I want to uninstall WINDOWS 7 and install XP


  1. normderby
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
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    I want to uninstall WINDOWS 7 and install XP


    hi i was wondering how do i delete this rubbish copy of 7 and install my genuine copy of xp back onto my computer?
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  3. ignatzatsonic
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    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
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    It's been many years since I installed XP.

    Have you backed up your data, booted from the XP disk, and attempted to continue with the installation---which would presumably offer you the chance to format the drive or delete existing partitions?

    If yes, what happened?

    If no, why not?
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  4. gregrocker
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    What's the problem with Win7? Maybe we can help you resolve any issues.

    XP is so old it will hardly install to newer hardware. Is this a PC which came with Win7?
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  6. AddRAM
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    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    normderby said:
    hi i was wondering how do i delete this rubbish copy of 7 and install my genuine copy of xp back onto my computer?
    You don`t delete 7, you just reinstall xp. Make sure you delete the partition that now has windows 7 on it. You will know it by it`s size. Right it down b4 you start the new install. You should be done in 45 minutes.

    Any questions ask now. Or PM me.
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  7. wanchoo
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    I would start from scratch. First using a partitioning utility boot disk like Partition Wizard or Acronis Disk Director, I would delete the the System Reserved Partition if it exists, and the Windows 7 Partition and create a single partition instead.

    After that just pop in the XP Installation CD in the CD/DVD Tray and install XP on this newly created partition by following the instructions on the monitor screen as they come along.
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  8. smarteyeball
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    Install XP disk (have sata/ahci/raid drivers on disc as well etc) format the Seven partition during installation procedure and install XP.

    Done.
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