Beginners Guides: Downgrading Windows Vista Back To Windows XP

Posted on Wednesday, September 23 2009 @ 4:05 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

In this PCSTATS Beginners Guide we cover the many steps necessary to either reverse an unfortunate upgrade to Windows Vista, or to re-install Windows XP on a brand new PC that came pre-installed with Vista. Sharpened wooden stakes, garlic and holy water are recommended, but not essential. First the unfortunate truth: There is no 'undo' button for getting rid of Windows Vista. Sadly, there is no easy way to go back to Windows XP as such... you'll either have to remove the entire operating system and start fresh with Windows XP, or do nothing at all.

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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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Re: Beginners Guides: Downgrading Windows Vista Back To Windows XP
by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 23 2009 @ 8:31 CEST

why would you do that?

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