Hello,

I have read on this forum that it was possible to install Win XP on the XPS 8500 and wanted to thank you Trailblazers!!! :emotion-2:

I was wondering if anyone has attempted yet to install XP on the 8700?

I should receive my XPS 8700 with Win 7 Premium on it next week?

I will then unplug the original HD and try to install the XP on one of my free SATA 3 SSDs.

Also, most probably I will change the Video Card for an another model with compatible driver that I have been using for few years in another i7 PC (I have a spare card).

The anticipated problem would be the drivers, especially the LAN/Ethernet drivers :emotion-9:

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

***Please note that (despite having legal copies for Win 7 and Win 8 Pro lying around) I prefer Win XP for my typical usage.***

Thanks,

XPSTester