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December 19th, 2008 09:00

You can install XP, but you're on your own - be sure you survey the component makers' websites for the drivers you'll need BEFORE you begin installing.  You will also get no support from Dell for XP.

 

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December 19th, 2008 09:00

Welcome to the forums :emotion-21:

 

 

You can install any OS you want - on any system.  But a couple of points worth baring in mind, before you switch to XP...

 

1.  Dell won't offer you support, if you're using an OS other than the one which was pre-installed on the system :emotion-55:

2.  Since XP drivers are not offered for the Vostro A860 on the Dell website, you may have trouble finding all the drivers you need?

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December 19th, 2008 10:00

Thank you guys so much.

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December 21st, 2008 12:00

 

You can install XP, but you're on your own - be sure you survey the component makers' websites for the drivers you'll need BEFORE you begin installing.  You will also get no support from Dell for XP.

 

There's a terrible echo in this thread :emotion-55:

 

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January 29th, 2009 00:00

You can make downgrade Windows from Vista Bussines or Ultimate to Windows XP Professional.

This is legal, read on teh microsoft.com

But Dell no support XP on Vostro A860.

I wasproblem with  Realtek LAN RTL8102EL driver but now all is working.

 

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