Cant Install XP over Windows 7?

[ericerics]

Hi im using windows 7 atm but i dont like it at all. the visuals are great and it looks amazing but the folder setups and everything else is too much alike vista. the whole reason i sticked with XP throughout the vista phase was because i didnt like anything about vista, nothing about vista at all.

So i've decided to go back to XP but now windows 7 wont let me install XP because it says my current OS is newer and its blocking me from installing XP...

What should i do? someone help me please

ps. i dont have two OS's on my computer

 

[richc46]

Hi im using windows 7 atm but i dont like it at all. the visuals are great and it looks amazing but the folder setups and everything else is too much alike vista. the whole reason i sticked with XP throughout the vista phase was because i didnt like anything about vista, nothing about vista at all.

So i've decided to go back to XP but now windows 7 wont let me install XP because it says my current OS is newer and its blocking me from installing XP...

What should i do? someone help me please

ps. i dont have two OS's on my computer

If you used the upgrade version to get Win 7, XP is no longer available for use.

 

[ericerics]

is there a way where i can just unstall the windows 7 OS?

 

[Smoke]

You have to reformat the drive. back-up all important stuff and use Darik's BOOT and NUKE.

 

[richc46]

is there a way where i can just unstall the windows 7 OS?

This is an area that I really do not have too much experience, but I have read many times in this forum, that when you upgrade the upgraded OS (XP) has the key deactivated.

If I am right I would like to offer an alternative. If you don't like the icons, or color or aero effect and it cannot be changed, then we cannot help. . I love the OS, as most of the highly proficient, and intelligent people, on this site do too. I have read 100's of posts, some complaints, but no one wants to switch back.

Win 7 does support the classical look, maybe that is more to your liking? We can help you there.

We have real experts here that can help you tweek the system to be more to yourliking. Let us know your needs.

Everyone here gets their satisfaction from helping, I would enjoy helping if I can.

 

[theog]

is there a way where i can just unstall the windows 7 OS?

Hi

Back Up your DATA first.

No need to uninstall, just delete the partition.

Take a look at this tutorial:

How to Install Windows XP

 

[zigzag3143]

Rich is of course corrrect. If you upgraded from XP pro to win7 MS deactivates the XP license

 

[jimbo45]

is there a way where i can just unstall the windows 7 OS?

Hi there
EASY - at leats two different methods

1) download GPARTED
2) Re partition / format drive
3) Re-install Windows XP from the install CD.

Other method

Boot up a Dos disk / CD
run Fixmbr
now boot from Windows XP disk and install.


These licensing issues are a NON ISSUE -- you can always enter your old license code (on the ORIGINAL COMPUTER) of course -- no probs.

Even if there were just explain to MS via Phone licensing that W7 still has some issues and you need to revert back to XP for while.

I can't understand some of the posts here -- obviously people have READ stuff but actually haven't DONE IT yet.

I can assure all you peeps out there I've installed a load of this stuff till I'm blue in the face and have never had any serious licensing probs with Microsoft.

Cheers
jimbo

 

[whs]

It is unfortunate that you cannot get along with Windows7 - it is so much better than XP that you will be really missing something. But so be it. I think you have 2 scenarios possible.

1. if you still have your XP installation disk, you might want to give Microsoft a call so that they reactivate you XP product key - because as was said, it has been used for the Win7 upgrade (if it is that what you did).
2. You buy yourself a new XP installation disk and install that.

In both cases I would first reformat the whole disk. I would use Gparted (Linux) for that ( GParted -- Live CD/USB/PXE/HD ).

Edit: I think I am repeating stuff that was posted whilst I was typing. Sorry.

 

[ericerics]

is there a way where i can just unstall the windows 7 OS?

Hi

Back Up your DATA first.

No need to uninstall, just delete the partition.

Take a look at this tutorial:

How to Install Windows XP

>i wish it was that easy. when i try booting from the bootmenu, it just runs normally...
it says "Boot from CD:..." usually it says "Boot from CD: press any key"

i like the windows 7 visuals and stuff, but everything else is too vista-like. i really don't like vista at all, the security warnings "do you want to open this" or whatever. i like XP, although it is less safe i have anti-virus programs and firewalls to protect me from that. constantly asking me whether i want to open this or that slows me down from everything. also i cant find anything i want to find, i was struggling to find the "Run" in windows 7 when it was right there infront of me. i have many other relevant problems wherei think i cant get use to, so im just going to try to switch back

ps. i didnt upgrade.
thanks for all your help people! im going to try some of these things

 

[ericerics]

is there a way where i can just unstall the windows 7 OS?

Hi there
EASY - at leats two different methods

1) download GPARTED
2) Re partition / format drive
3) Re-install Windows XP from the install CD.

Other method

Boot up a Dos disk / CD
run Fixmbr
now boot from Windows XP disk and install.


These licensing issues are a NON ISSUE -- you can always enter your old license code (on the ORIGINAL COMPUTER) of course -- no probs.

Even if there were just explain to MS via Phone licensing that W7 still has some issues and you need to revert back to XP for while.

I can't understand some of the posts here -- obviously people have READ stuff but actually haven't DONE IT yet.

I can assure all you peeps out there I've installed a load of this stuff till I'm blue in the face and have never had any serious licensing probs with Microsoft.

Cheers
jimbo

for umm GPARTED can you explain how to use it please?
i've just downloaded it and its in a compressed folder but i see no .exe files

 

[iseeuu]

is there a way where i can just unstall the windows 7 OS?

Hi there
EASY - at leats two different methods

1) download GPARTED
2) Re partition / format drive
3) Re-install Windows XP from the install CD.

Other method

Boot up a Dos disk / CD
run Fixmbr
now boot from Windows XP disk and install.


These licensing issues are a NON ISSUE -- you can always enter your old license code (on the ORIGINAL COMPUTER) of course -- no probs.

Even if there were just explain to MS via Phone licensing that W7 still has some issues and you need to revert back to XP for while.

I can't understand some of the posts here -- obviously people have READ stuff but actually haven't DONE IT yet.

I can assure all you peeps out there I've installed a load of this stuff till I'm blue in the face and have never had any serious licensing probs with Microsoft.

Cheers
jimbo

for umm GPARTED can you explain how to use it please?
i've just downloaded it and its in a compressed folder but i see no .exe files

Here is a quick tutorial on using Gparted: http://www.sevenforums.com/software/22723-hard-drive-partitions-changing-gparted.html

Cheers!
Robert

 

[gregrocker]

Why not just boot from the XP CD, delete all partitions and full format NTFS to install?

You do not lose activation of XP when you use it as qualifying OS for Win7 Upgrade. You are only required under the EULA not to use it if you keep Win7. Many try both on dual boot for as long as they want without problems, and several have reported that MS told them this is okay as long as they stop using XP at some point.

Perhaps you would consider trying a dual boot for awhile so you have the ability to sample Win7 as you use XP for your work. Having Win7 on the first partition makes it ideal to later delete XP when it is no longer supported or you grow to like Win7.

If you choose to Dual boot, follow this guide using Method Two for when XP is installed last: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-xp.html

 

[ericerics]

Why not just boot from the XP CD, delete all partitions and full format NTFS to install?

You do not lose activation of XP when you use it as qualifying OS for Win7 Upgrade. You are only required under the EULA not to use it if you keep Win7. Many try both on dual boot for as long as they want without problems, and several have reported that MS told them this is okay as long as they stop using XP at some point.

Perhaps you would consider trying a dual boot for awhile so you have the ability to sample Win7 as you use XP for your work. Having Win7 on the first partition makes it ideal to later delete XP when it is no longer supported or you grow to like Win7.

If you choose to Dual boot, follow this guide using Method Two for when XP is installed last: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-xp.html

because windows 7 is preventing from doing it!
when i boot from CD in bootmenu, my system runs a normal startup...
and when i try to run my XP CD normally, it says something.. wait let me post a Screenie.
here it is: http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo6/mrwok101/dfgbxdb.jpg?t=1261860272

 

[gregrocker]

Why not just boot from the XP CD, delete all partitions and full format NTFS to install?

You do not lose activation of XP when you use it as qualifying OS for Win7 Upgrade. You are only required under the EULA not to use it if you keep Win7. Many try both on dual boot for as long as they want without problems, and several have reported that MS told them this is okay as long as they stop using XP at some point.

Perhaps you would consider trying a dual boot for awhile so you have the ability to sample Win7 as you use XP for your work. Having Win7 on the first partition makes it ideal to later delete XP when it is no longer supported or you grow to like Win7.

If you choose to Dual boot, follow this guide using Method Two for when XP is installed last: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-xp.html

because windows 7 is preventing from doing it!
when i boot from CD in bootmenu, my system runs a normal startup...
and when i try to run my XP CD normally, it says something.. wait let me post a Screenie.
here it is: http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo6/mrwok101/dfgbxdb.jpg?t=1261860272

You are trying to run XP from Windows 7, not booting the XP CD.

Restart the computer and tap any key when prompted to boot from the CD.

If the prompt fails to appear, restart and tap the F-key given for Boot Menu on first boot screen, or Enter BIOS setup to set CD drive to boot first.

Now you can do a full format clean install which can only be done from boot mode.

 

[ericerics]

Why not just boot from the XP CD, delete all partitions and full format NTFS to install?

You do not lose activation of XP when you use it as qualifying OS for Win7 Upgrade. You are only required under the EULA not to use it if you keep Win7. Many try both on dual boot for as long as they want without problems, and several have reported that MS told them this is okay as long as they stop using XP at some point.

Perhaps you would consider trying a dual boot for awhile so you have the ability to sample Win7 as you use XP for your work. Having Win7 on the first partition makes it ideal to later delete XP when it is no longer supported or you grow to like Win7.

If you choose to Dual boot, follow this guide using Method Two for when XP is installed last: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-xp.html

because windows 7 is preventing from doing it!
when i boot from CD in bootmenu, my system runs a normal startup...
and when i try to run my XP CD normally, it says something.. wait let me post a Screenie.
here it is: http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo6/mrwok101/dfgbxdb.jpg?t=1261860272

You are trying to run XP from Windows 7, not booting the XP CD.

Restart the computer and tap any key when prompted to boot from the CD.

If the prompt fails to appear, restart and tap the F-key given for Boot Menu on first boot screen, or Enter BIOS setup to set CD drive to boot first.

Now you can do a full format clean install which can only be done from boot mode.

i've mentioned above thats what happens when i run my cd.
when i run boot from the boot menu (restart thing) it wont boot...
i cant take any screenies of that part though. i would if i could

 

[gregrocker]

OK let's troubleshoot why your CD won't boot, since XP won't run from Win7 even in elevated compatibility mode.

Do you get a prompt during bootup to "tap any key to boot from CD?"

If not, as asked earlier, can you tap the F-key given on first bootup menu for Boot Menu, then choose CD from there?

Or tap the F-key to Enter BIOS setup, then in BIOS set CD drive to boot first, save settings, restart, look for prompt.

If none of these work, where did you get the XP CD? Did you burn it yourself? Please verify CD with ImgBurn. View attachment 43841

 

[iseeuu]

According to the motherboard manual, hit the "F12" key at this screen to enter the "Boot menu". Then select the CD / DVD drive where the XP install cd is waiting and it will boot to the XP installer?

 

[ericerics]

OK let's troubleshoot why your CD won't boot, since XP won't run from Win7 even in elevated compatibility mode.

Do you get a prompt during bootup to "tap any key to boot from CD?"

If not, as asked earlier, can you tap the F-key given on first bootup menu for Boot Menu, then choose CD from there?

Or tap the F-key to Enter BIOS setup, then in BIOS set CD drive to boot first, save settings, restart, look for prompt.

If none of these work, where did you get the XP CD? Did you burn it yourself? Please verify CD with ImgBurn. View attachment 43841

lol i dont think it's the CD's problem (i've used them many times in the past on other computers and this computer). I've tried 3 other CD's XP (home and pro)/Vista
they are my cousin's CDs
and it doesnt work when i tap any key... it doesn't tell me to tap a key, usually it would tell me to tap anykey to continue my boot. but ever since i've installed W7 it doesn't tell me to tap anything it just says "To Boot from CD:..."

According to the motherboard manual, hit the "F12" key at this screen to enter the "Boot menu". Then select the CD / DVD drive where the XP install cd is waiting and it will boot to the XP installer?

View attachment 43840

it doesnt work... i've tried, usually thats how i would reformat my computer but i don't know what's happenning. i've reformatted my computer many times with different window's operating systems but it seems none of them work against W7...

 

[gregrocker]

Please tap the F-key given on first bootup screen to Enter BIOS setup, usually F2.

Look for the boot order selection menu and follow prompts to set CD drive to boot first, then HDD.

Also look for how CD drive is registered in the BIOS: Master, Slave, SATA1, SATA2, etc.

Save settings and exit. Now look for prompt to "hit any key to boot from CD"

If this does not fix it, open your case and remove your CD drive, check jumpers, set to Master and remove anything else on cable. Change the ribbon cable if possible. If necessary, try another CD drive.