Goodbye, and help!

Tristan-117 · Oct 4, 2008

Hello everyone.

I have decided to leave the forums because I will no longer be using Windows Vista. My MEDION laptop is going to be re-formatted, re-partitioned and under control of Windows XP. However to do this I will need some help. Could anyone tell me how to do this. I already have an idea of how its done but would like to know everyones reccomendations. NOTE: For no reason will I keep Windows Vista, so please do not sway my determination to use Windows XP! I will however, want to keep the Windows Vista recovery drive in case Windows XP doesn't work, because I have a recovery disk for the recovery drive partition.

Goodbye everybody.

P.S. (That still means I want someone to answer)

Brink · Oct 4, 2008

Hello Tristan,

You should be able to boot from the XP installation DVD and format the C: drive during the beginning of installation. Afterwards you should be able to proceed installing XP.

If you need more information, please just let us know.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

bruce2 · Oct 5, 2008

Here is a similar request with detail answers:
http://www.vistax64.com/general-discussion/184861-would-some-one-kind-enough-help-me.html

Adamd · Oct 5, 2008

Can I ask why you want to go back to XP?

I find it hard to believe its better than Vista, but I am not you lol.

acdcfan · Oct 5, 2008

Adamd said:
Can I ask why you want to go back to XP?

I find it hard to believe its better than Vista, but I am not you lol.

I want to know answer to that question....

Tristan-117 · Oct 5, 2008

If you want to know why, here is my answer:

Well firstly, I still have the Windows Vista Home Premium installation disk and 2 partitions.

Anyway, I have had real trouble with compatibility with programs and games, my disk frive stopped working, I had trouble getting used to Vista's new ways and where everything is, and it was a bit slow. Sorry, but I still love Windows XP and want it again, I miss it.

damocles · Oct 5, 2008

If tristan-117 wants to go back to XP, that's OK. Vista can be challenge for some - it's easier, sometimes, to stick to what you know instead of investing time in learning something new.

At least tristan-117 tried it before going back - as most XP die-hards would slate Vista based on misinformation / ignorance / lack of hands on experience with Vista.

damocles · Oct 5, 2008

Your disk drives shouldn't 'stop working'...That sounds like a potential hardware or hard drive controller issue.

gazz496 · Oct 5, 2008

tristan get all the drivers from the manufacturers website before you do this as laptop os discs come with them, a normal xp install disc won't have those drivers for your network cards and so forth so make sure you grab them and put them to disc first.

and i think your nuts going back as most modern software and new software is being optimized for vista and support stops for xp soon as well i heard it was late next year but will probably change do make sure this is the right choice before you go ahead, if you are experiencing hardware issues i would contact the supplier as going to xp will not solve those problems.

good luck whatever your choice is.

echrada · Oct 5, 2008

Tristan, good luck to you, but I have a feeling you will be back. Once you have had Vista there is no going back.

Bare Foot Kid · Oct 5, 2008

echrada said:
Tristan, good luck to you, but I have a feeling you will be back. Once you have had Vista there is no going back.

Hello Tristan.

We'll be here when you come back ...

Later

Ted

Brink · Oct 6, 2008

Let's stay on the topic of the original post please. All off topic posts (Ex: What I dislike about Vista) have been removed.

Thank you,
Shawn

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