For example, in this Vista downgrade rights document targeting resellers, the company said "media is provided by the customer. In some cases, discs are shipped with the PCs; in others, users must request them.
Don't bother calling Microsoft; it won't provide installation media and will instead direct you to your reseller. If the computer maker won't send a Windows XP Pro disc, you're on your own.
While perhaps not easy, getting your hands on the install media isn't impossible. Install it see "How do I downgrade? As a last resort, buy a copy. This isn't a downgrade, not as Microsoft defines it, but it's what most users think of when they use the term. What can I do if I don't have downgrade rights? Nothing is stopping you from punting to XP other than the money invested in the Vista license already on the PC and what it will cost to replace it. The total may be inconsequential to some, a deal-breaker for others.
But there are options. Because you're paying for the swap, you can switch to any flavor of XP. Windows XP Media Center is usually priced between the two. Once you pick an edition, you can choose from OEM, upgrade, and full product versions, which are priced in that order, lowest first. OEM, often called "system builder," omits support and can be installed on only one machine, ever. You don't need to install that predecessor, only insert its CD at some point during the XP installation.
No earlier Windows version is necessary to install this, and like the upgrade, it can be transferred later to another PC. Of course, the most affordable downgrade is one using the XP installation CD you saved when you upgraded that well-worn machine of yours to Vista earlier this year.
You did save it, right? If you didn't get an install disc with that box when you bought it -- and some vendors don't bother, instead slapping restore files in a hidden partition on the hard drive, which has been, of course, copied over by Vista -- you may be able to pry one from the reseller. Dell owners, for instance, can use an online form to request one free copy of the install CD. I have XP and I'm ready to downgrade.
Now what? From here, a downgrade is just like any clean install. How can I do this? This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question 1. Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Read the info below. Reload all Drivers and Utilities for your Motherboard. To downgrade to XP from Vista, you have to basically delete the whole hard disk that installed with Vista, and start anew with XP.
However, each system configuration is different, so you may have to adapt the steps to suit your own need. Note: If the setup does not allow you to delete or format the Vista partition or drive, you will need to find a third party software that can recognize and read NTFS filesystem to clear the drive or partition first.
You will also need a XP product key even if you legally can downgrade from Vista Ultimate or Business edition. You can also create a second partition with disk management utilities such as Acronis Director or Partition Magic, and then move the data files to the new partition. Ensure that also you have CD or DVD setup media for the software applications that you want to install and use after wiping off your system from Vista.
Run through the setup wizard at per normal. However, when prompting for where to install Windows Vista, delete by pressing D and then confirmation , create and format the Vista disk drive or partition if you have multiple partition.
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