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December 23rd, 2007 20:00

Downgrading to XP

I have an Inspiron 530 and do not like Vista at all. I would like to install Windows XP, and I have a copy of it and know how, i just would like to know if I install XP, will my recovery partition still work?

Message Edited by illEffect on 12-23-2007 05:00 PM
  • keithg2

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    Posted December 23rd, 2007 21:00

    You will not have access to your Vista PCRestore via F8 and the "Repair Your Computer" feature. This is because the Dell MBR will be rewritten by the XP install.
     
    The RECOVERY partition will still be on your hard drive and you can run the Dell PCRestore via the Vista DVD that came with your system. I've performed this before and it works. Click here for instructions.
     
  • C3PO5

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    Posted December 23rd, 2007 21:00

    Yes it will work if you do not remove the d:\recovery !!
    I have did it many times!!
    Good Luck.
  • illEffect

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    Posted December 23rd, 2007 21:00

    So would I boot off my Vista DVD that came with my PC and follow the second part of the article? The part that involves the command prompt?
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    Posted December 23rd, 2007 22:00



    illEffect wrote:
    Alright, thanks both of you, going to go download the Audio drivers and start the process. One last thing, where it says "path=d:/windows;/d:/windows/system32 d: CD Tools PC Restore" The first line, is that all together and do I use the semi-colon?

    Exactly as you see it... After EACH LINE press ENTER
  • illEffect

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    Posted December 23rd, 2007 22:00

    Alright, thanks both of you, going to go download the Audio drivers and start the process. One last thing, where it says "path=d:/windows;/d:/windows/system32 d: CD Tools PC Restore" The first line, is that all together and do I use the semi-colon?
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    Posted December 23rd, 2007 22:00

    Right, sorry for being so daft:P sort of a noob:)
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    Posted December 25th, 2007 18:00

    Newbie to Vista, but love XP now compared to bottom of the barrel Vista. I have an ancient Inspiron 4150 notebook and was wondering if I could use that Windows XP CD to install on a new M1530. Or do I need to request/demand an XP copy from Dell. Thanks to all.
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    Posted December 25th, 2007 19:00

    Hi
    It is not legal to use the old XP it was assined to that computer only !!
    Or
    do I need to request/demand an XP copy from Dell.
    You are kidding right Dell is going to tell you to buy XP yourself !!
     
    See Yea