I want to take the XP system off my computer and replace it with the Vista software my roommate gave me from his computer. How to I delete my old software without a disc that erases it?I want to upgrade to Vista... How do I rip off my old system without a removing disc?
XP computers don't have the memory,drivers,ect to do that. you can downgrade Vista to XP but not the other way round [ without MAJOR problems ]I want to upgrade to Vista... How do I rip off my old system without a removing disc?
If you haven't used vista, I highly advise you to stay away from it. Xp is lightyears ahead of vista.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
How to convert xp pro to mce in a dual boot configuration if xp is in d:? 10 pts?
how would i convert xp pro to mce if windows xp is in drive D: in my dual boot? is it gonna affect vista? my vista is installed in c: and i'm scared it might replace the dll's in vista with the xp versions because i believe that most of the commands are with c: and i might not be able to run media center again in vista...
AND dont tell me you cant do that because i already have the iso AND i already tried it on my friend's desktop and worked!!!!How to convert xp pro to mce in a dual boot configuration if xp is in d:? 10 pts?
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AND dont tell me you cant do that because i already have the iso AND i already tried it on my friend's desktop and worked!!!!How to convert xp pro to mce in a dual boot configuration if xp is in d:? 10 pts?
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Upgrade Windows Vista Home Premium to Ultimate with a purchased key?
Ok so I was one of the few who in January 2007 bit the bullet and upgraded my Windows XP (Windows Vista Capable Laptop) to Windows Vista Ultimate. I purchased the upgrade through Windows Marketplace and installed the new OS. Then of course the problem started and I downgraded back to Windows XP.
Recently my old laptop was replaced with a new one (thanks HP!) and this new one came with Windows Vista Home Premium SP1. I am not trying to advertise Vista or anything, but it finally is working smoothly and everything. I haven't had any serious problems with it (knock on wood).
So anyway, I just remembered last week I still have this upgrade to Windows Vista Ultimate (pre-sp1). I am wondering how can I use this to upgrade my OS to Ultimate. I have the key and the software. But when I tried to upgrade it said my current OS is like more advance or something so it can't upgrade without doing a clean installation. I don't want that!
So how can I use this key that I still have to my advantage? Its a Genuine Key and I just want to upgrade it Windows Ultimate. I tried searching doing the Windows Anytime Upgrade, but I didn't see anything that applied to me.
Help. Upgrade Windows Vista Home Premium to Ultimate with a purchased key?
Hello
On this page you'll get
the requested information.
http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/vis
I hope you could help.
Recently my old laptop was replaced with a new one (thanks HP!) and this new one came with Windows Vista Home Premium SP1. I am not trying to advertise Vista or anything, but it finally is working smoothly and everything. I haven't had any serious problems with it (knock on wood).
So anyway, I just remembered last week I still have this upgrade to Windows Vista Ultimate (pre-sp1). I am wondering how can I use this to upgrade my OS to Ultimate. I have the key and the software. But when I tried to upgrade it said my current OS is like more advance or something so it can't upgrade without doing a clean installation. I don't want that!
So how can I use this key that I still have to my advantage? Its a Genuine Key and I just want to upgrade it Windows Ultimate. I tried searching doing the Windows Anytime Upgrade, but I didn't see anything that applied to me.
Help. Upgrade Windows Vista Home Premium to Ultimate with a purchased key?
Hello
On this page you'll get
the requested information.
http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/vis
I hope you could help.
Dell Latitude D830 web cam not recognized?
I just got a Dell Latitude D830 through work and it has a 2.0 MP web cam integrated into the bottom of the screen. The machine looks like it was originally built for vista, but my company replaced Vista with Windows XP ( for obvious reasons ).
So now I have this great new laptop, but the web cam won't get recognized when I run MSN Messenger. Does anyone know how I can get the system to recognize the web cam? Any place I can get the specific driver?Dell Latitude D830 web cam not recognized?
contact dell support and see if they can supply you with a downloadable driver for the webcam that is compatible for XPDell Latitude D830 web cam not recognized?
The Dell Latitude D830 does not come with a web camera. What you beleive to be a web camera is actually an ';ambient light detector.'; Do not fret, I was fooled as well...
I've been searching everywhere for info about this ';webcam'; too, also for the Latitude D830. Thank you, Francisco, for ending my chaotic search and explaining why it has been so fruitless. An ambient light detector, eh? Why don't they say that somewhere useful??
Thanks Francisco. I found this out from Dell tech support as I too thought it was a webcam.
So now I have this great new laptop, but the web cam won't get recognized when I run MSN Messenger. Does anyone know how I can get the system to recognize the web cam? Any place I can get the specific driver?Dell Latitude D830 web cam not recognized?
contact dell support and see if they can supply you with a downloadable driver for the webcam that is compatible for XPDell Latitude D830 web cam not recognized?
The Dell Latitude D830 does not come with a web camera. What you beleive to be a web camera is actually an ';ambient light detector.'; Do not fret, I was fooled as well...
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I've been searching everywhere for info about this ';webcam'; too, also for the Latitude D830. Thank you, Francisco, for ending my chaotic search and explaining why it has been so fruitless. An ambient light detector, eh? Why don't they say that somewhere useful??
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Thanks Francisco. I found this out from Dell tech support as I too thought it was a webcam.
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Need help with vista and windows??
i got a new computer for my daughter...
but its in windows vista...
i have no idea how to use windows vista nor do i have the time to learn...
so is there anyway to get rid of windows vista and replace it with windows xp?
please give detailed step by step instructions!?!?!?Need help with vista and windows??
Well vista isn't that bad dude. Its same as XP but better.. Theres nothing different except for the Sidebar. I wouldn't recommend you replace it, because of all the trouble..Only way to convert Vista into XP is to download a windows XP version which may contain a virus and ruin your computerNeed help with vista and windows??
vista isnt really that different, you say its for your daughter,how old? vista has great parental control features and such. its cheaper to just keep it. the way to replace it is to go out and buy a windows xp installation disc. pop it in the cd or dvd drive restart the computer and the cd then loads...however you will lose everything currently on the computer..
personally i prefer vista...but then agian i am a tech nerd.camera House training puppy
but its in windows vista...
i have no idea how to use windows vista nor do i have the time to learn...
so is there anyway to get rid of windows vista and replace it with windows xp?
please give detailed step by step instructions!?!?!?Need help with vista and windows??
Well vista isn't that bad dude. Its same as XP but better.. Theres nothing different except for the Sidebar. I wouldn't recommend you replace it, because of all the trouble..Only way to convert Vista into XP is to download a windows XP version which may contain a virus and ruin your computerNeed help with vista and windows??
vista isnt really that different, you say its for your daughter,how old? vista has great parental control features and such. its cheaper to just keep it. the way to replace it is to go out and buy a windows xp installation disc. pop it in the cd or dvd drive restart the computer and the cd then loads...however you will lose everything currently on the computer..
personally i prefer vista...but then agian i am a tech nerd.
What would be the best way to install the Windows 7 beta for me (triple-boot)?
I guess the beta is being released tomorrow, and I want to try it out. Currently I'm triple-booting Vista, XP and Linux. I'd be willing to replace my Linux partition with Windows 7 for the time being as I rarely use it.
Here is my HDD configuration:
Disk 0: Windows Vista Ultimate x64 (500 GB)
Disk 1:
Partition 1: Windows XP (200 GB)
Partition 2: Linux (50 GB)
Currently my computer loads GRUB first, which defaults to Windows, then it switches over to the Windows Vista boot menu with XP and Vista, defaulting to Vista.
I'm trying to think of how would be the easiest way to do this. Of course I'd have to first disable GRUB somehow. Can I do this with EasyBCD? Then, reformat the Linux partition.
Then, would it be best to unplug my Vista drive so I don't overwrite the Vista Boot Menu? I think I did that when installing XP so I wouldn't overwrite the Vista Boot Menu.
Is the Windows 7 boot menu the same as the Vista boot menu? If so, it would make things a whole lot easier.
Sorry if this is all a bit confusing. Thanks for any help you can give.What would be the best way to install the Windows 7 beta for me (triple-boot)?
Windows 7 is my only OS right now and i have yet to complain about it. I switched a week ago and i just rolled the dice, hoping that it would be satisfactory. I can tell you that the Win7 boot menu, as most of its features, is exactly the same as that of WinVista.What would be the best way to install the Windows 7 beta for me (triple-boot)?
I suggest you look into getting VMware.
Here is my HDD configuration:
Disk 0: Windows Vista Ultimate x64 (500 GB)
Disk 1:
Partition 1: Windows XP (200 GB)
Partition 2: Linux (50 GB)
Currently my computer loads GRUB first, which defaults to Windows, then it switches over to the Windows Vista boot menu with XP and Vista, defaulting to Vista.
I'm trying to think of how would be the easiest way to do this. Of course I'd have to first disable GRUB somehow. Can I do this with EasyBCD? Then, reformat the Linux partition.
Then, would it be best to unplug my Vista drive so I don't overwrite the Vista Boot Menu? I think I did that when installing XP so I wouldn't overwrite the Vista Boot Menu.
Is the Windows 7 boot menu the same as the Vista boot menu? If so, it would make things a whole lot easier.
Sorry if this is all a bit confusing. Thanks for any help you can give.What would be the best way to install the Windows 7 beta for me (triple-boot)?
Windows 7 is my only OS right now and i have yet to complain about it. I switched a week ago and i just rolled the dice, hoping that it would be satisfactory. I can tell you that the Win7 boot menu, as most of its features, is exactly the same as that of WinVista.What would be the best way to install the Windows 7 beta for me (triple-boot)?
I suggest you look into getting VMware.
How to install XP on a wiped SATA HD?
i have a Vaio VGN NR-385E notebook which came with vista preinstalled recently it crashed while i was attempting to replace the install with xp. now, the HD is blank, i have no os, and i cant get xp to read my HD. so far i have tried using an external floppy drive, and slipstreaming the drivers, but nothing works. if anyone has any suggestions it would be very much apreciated.How to install XP on a wiped SATA HD?
format then instalHow to install XP on a wiped SATA HD?
Try this:
http://www.digitgeek.com/how-to-slipstre
1. In BIOS, make sure the boot order lists the CD Drive as first, followed by the hard drive.
2. Insert the XP install disk.
3. When prompted, boot from disk.
4. You should be able to format your drive and install XP.
hi hi I'm winner .I want to be your friend.you must for your yahoonick.
well i would bet that you will not beable to put XP onto a machine that came with Vista, but in order to make the sata portion work you will need to change the settings in the bios to make xp recognize it by default it does not it needs the drivers and the drive needs to be configured...
the other option would be to load vista back on it and run the notebook the way it was ment to be run
There are too many variables here to properly diagnose your problem. I would first recommend that you verify that you are doing it the right way. Here are Sony instructions on ';How to downgrade to the Windows庐 XP operating system using the SATA HDD drivers';:
http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/micro
If clicking on the above link doesn't work, then copy the link and paste it in the Address box of your web browser, then follow the instructions on that link.
If you still cannot get it to work, then I suggest that you talk to a live person, who can assist you interactively. You can contact Sony Tech Support through the link below:
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/support
Good luck!
format then instalHow to install XP on a wiped SATA HD?
Try this:
http://www.digitgeek.com/how-to-slipstre
1. In BIOS, make sure the boot order lists the CD Drive as first, followed by the hard drive.
2. Insert the XP install disk.
3. When prompted, boot from disk.
4. You should be able to format your drive and install XP.
hi hi I'm winner .I want to be your friend.you must for your yahoonick.
well i would bet that you will not beable to put XP onto a machine that came with Vista, but in order to make the sata portion work you will need to change the settings in the bios to make xp recognize it by default it does not it needs the drivers and the drive needs to be configured...
the other option would be to load vista back on it and run the notebook the way it was ment to be run
There are too many variables here to properly diagnose your problem. I would first recommend that you verify that you are doing it the right way. Here are Sony instructions on ';How to downgrade to the Windows庐 XP operating system using the SATA HDD drivers';:
http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/micro
If clicking on the above link doesn't work, then copy the link and paste it in the Address box of your web browser, then follow the instructions on that link.
If you still cannot get it to work, then I suggest that you talk to a live person, who can assist you interactively. You can contact Sony Tech Support through the link below:
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/support
Good luck!
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