Downgrading Windows 7 to Win XP (Without Windows.old)

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  1. theog
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    theog said:
    You need to Delete all partitions & format the HD drive at this screen:

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    theog said:
    You can not install from Windows 7 decktop, need to boot the PC from Win XP CD.

    How to Clean install Win XP:
    XP Clean Install
    NO.
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  3. Solarstarshines
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    May I chime in and say ,7 was installed on your system for a reason

    Going back to XP will be more of a challenge cause the drivers support is no longer there also you would have to search for legacy drivers to get some of the coponents or apps to work


    Im no sure what version of 7 you are using but i would look toward upgrading it with xp support the business copies persay

    that will allow you to run xp and 7 without conflicts mind you this would be a better option then going scratch back to xp

    WINDOW 7 gives you choices my friend Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP[3]=Installation and Setup this is dual boot i advise you to read this to the full extent


    Windows XP Mode - Install and Setup[2]=Programs Features this is also a xp set up Im not tottally sure this is where you want to be but atleast you got some direction good luck and im sure other more Experienced members will offer maybe a better solution then I

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  4. gregrocker
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    Do you have a working CD drive or just a DVD drive?

    Follow these steps exactly to get XP to boot: How to Boot your Computer from a Bootable CD or DVD - Boot to CD

    Or use the one-time BIOS Boot Menu key to trigger CD drive to boot.

    If no prompt appears to "Press any key..." then it is not bootable CD. Try cleaning it. Or find another XP installer or ISO to burn to CD for the exact same version as the XP Product Key your friend gave you.
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  6. whs
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    Did you try this: Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP I still think you will run into a driver problem.
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  7. prince1630
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    Is there a missing file in my CD? Which cause the problem ? no bootmgr?
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  8. theog
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    Hi Solarstshines & whs.

    I have asked the OP for specs, twice.
    We can not sort out drivers without the specs.
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  10. prince1630
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    Guys when I tried To boot my Computer from the Windows XP CD .. It always say DISK FAILURE something like that ... I'm thinking that the disk failure is cause by the windows 7 that blocks me to downgrade ...

    Am i right ?? or wrong ?
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  11. prince1630
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    Can you tell me how to show you the specs ?
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  12. theog
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       New #29

    Not cause by the windows 7, bad CD.
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  13. Solarstarshines
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    theog said:
    Hi Solarstshines & whs.

    I have asked the OP for specs, twice.
    We can not sort out drivers without the specs.

    yup that is a problem
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