Installing XP Instead of Vista On My M1530

Question

Hey there, I am currently running windows vista ultimate, and i really am beginning to hate it!  I have had my laptop for close to 2 months now, and I have had to reset the power via the power button about 37 times, because it keeps freezing up.  Also, all of my .exe files, are suddenly 'Corrupted', and it says to run the 'Chkdsk Utility'.  So i ran the utility, 4 times, and tested every single bit of hardware on my laptop, and absolutely nothing was wrong!  Windows vista is horrible!  It also has tons of security holes.  I had 142 tracking cookies, and 2 other bugs on my computer (im not even joking), and i am running 4 individual firewalls!  I am trying to install XP Professional, but when i enter the disk, it will not let me for some reason, install XP!  If anyone can help me, or if anyone else hates vista as much as me, please reply. Thanks

Nome018 · Answer

ok thanks a ton

ejn63 · Answer

The problem could very well be the four firewalls - you should not run more than one firewall.

If you want to install XP, go into the BIOS setup, set the drive to ATA compatible mode (from AHCI).

F2 at powerup.

XPSM1530_owner · Answer

Welcome to the Forum Nome018 :smileyhappy:

As you may have figured out by now it's not Vista and you can end up in the same mess with XP - though there's likely going to be a honeymoon period with any fresh install. Additionally, Dell does not support XP on the 1530 - believe me I've been there.

As mentioned before, use only the Windows firewall and Defender - multiple firewalls do not play nice together and are not created equally - let alone the junkware included with some.

Getting Vista to work best for you does take some effort. Please see my post here for additional suggestions:

http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=Tech_Talk_XPS_Laptop&message.id=23300#M23300

Hope this helps

Phil2S · Answer

I was advised by Dell support that the model XPS 1530 only has drivers for vista and thus can not operate XP.  Is that factually correct?

bikerboy94 · Answer

you can put xp in but you will loose your tech support. they wont support xp on  a vista shipped computer thats why you were told that.

XPSM1530_owner · Answer

Message Edited by XPSM1530_owner on 08-10-2008 06:06 AM

talktobishu · Answer

The post discusses the frustration of the author with Windows Vista Ultimate on their M1530 laptop. They have experienced frequent freezing, corrupted .exe files, and security issues. They express a desire to install XP Professional instead but are facing difficulties. They seek help and express their dislike for Vista. The answer in response to the post mentions the author's concern about software compatibility and asks if there is any other way to remove Vista from the M1530 laptop.

TheRealFireblad · Answer

@talktobishu wrote:

is any any other way to get rid off vista in t 1530...

Other than what?

The only way to "get rid" of Vista, is by reformatting the hard drive, and installing XP.
But as mentioned above... installing XP rules out your entitlement to tech support from Dell.

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