VISTA reinstall XP

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to reinstall xp in vista, follow the steps.   warning:: It will remove everything from your C:  drive.  including ' dell system restore '  .  Therefore,  in future, if you want to reinstall Windows Xp againg, there will be only one way.   material:   1. dell system restore disk.  (order it from dell.  price: $ 10 to $ 20 ) 2. dell driver installation disk. (price: $ 10 to $ 20 ;  order in from dell)   after you get this disk.   back up your all necessary data.  [ try to back up it manualy.   do not use windows back up.]   close all the programs.   insert the 'XP reinstall'  disk into cd/dvd drive.   shutdown the computer.   after the computer shutdown.  press and hold'F12'  and start computer.   you will see boot menu.   select cd/dvd drive using aero keys.   press ENTER.   and follow the instruction..   if you have any question.  e.mail me, [[ dhaval@vyascentral.com  ]].   please replay if this post is helpfull to you.   dhaval :smileyhappy:

jmwills · Answer

That is only true if you put Vista on the same partition as XP to begin with, whihc has not been recommended to do.

jmwills · Answer

Sadly, too many people rush into things like this before doing their research.

dhruva023 · Answer

yes, you are right.   but i found out that many people had already done this including me!!!.   that is why i post this massage.

astralzzzz · Answer

When you use the Vista restore DVD that came with my Dell, I don't remember having to enter a CD-Key or going through any activation process.  Did others have this experience as well?   Thanks, Chris

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VISTA reinstall XP

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