How do I wipe Windows Vista off and Replace it with Windows XP Home Edition?

Recently had problems with our BT Home Hub Wireless Internet.

We have 3 Laptops in the house, 2 have XP and one has Vista - The Vista has nothing but problems with the connectivity to the Hub and limited connectivity to the Internet and I have read that this is a common problem with Vista and the BT homehub.



So ive tried to fix it but to no avail, and I have now decided that Id just rather get rid of the vista and replace it with XP (like the other two have) to ensure there is no more future problems, because quite frankly its becoming a pain in the backside.



My question is, could somebody please give me a quick step by step guide to installing XP and getting rid of the Vista that's on it?..Do i just boot the PC from the cd drive and the XP cd will do it all by itself?...



Thanks to all who reply in advance!How do I wipe Windows Vista off and Replace it with Windows XP Home Edition?
Set your lappy to boot from CD.



Stick in the XP disk, choose 'run from cd' should it appear. When the option appears choose ' perform quick format'.



Install away!



Depending on makes, the manufacturer should supply you with an XP disk, it is worth asking them.



Try Ubuntu on it as well.How do I wipe Windows Vista off and Replace it with Windows XP Home Edition?
formatt your pc
You can boot to it, but it isn't magic. You will have to follow the prompts to set it up.
You cannot install an older operating system over a newer one. In other words, Windows XP will not install over Vista, but you can erase Vista and install XP from scratch. To do this, get a Windows 98 boot disk (stay with me here), and delete the partitions. All of them so you have a blank drive. Then simply install XP as you normally would. Here' some great prices on software:



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If you need to know how to partition a hard drive, just ask.
Before making any quick moves, verify the driver availability from the PC mfgr'.

Vista drivers won't go on XP.

While you're at the mfgr's website, get all the XP drivers available, put them to a CD...you'll need them later I'm sure.
You will have to ensure that your laptop has the necessary drivers to run XP. Look at the manufacturers website for more details. You need to be looking into 'downgrading Vista to XP' in your searches as that is what you'll be doing.