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

[theog]

You need to Delete all partitions & format the HD drive at this screen:

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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.

 

[Solarstarshines]

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 http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-xp.html?filter[3]=Installation and Setup this is dual boot i advise you to read this to the full extent


http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8247-windows-xp-mode-install-setup.html?filter[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

 

[gregrocker]

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.

 

[whs]

Did you try this: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-xp.html I still think you will run into a driver problem.

 

[prince1630]

Is there a missing file in my CD? Which cause the problem ? no bootmgr?

 

[theog]

Hi Solarstshines & whs.

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

 

[prince1630]

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 ?

 

[prince1630]

Can you tell me how to show you the specs ?

 

[theog]

Not cause by the windows 7, bad CD.

 

[Solarstarshines]

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

 

[theog]

Click on the links in post 5 & 19 or the ones below.

For better help with problems, Can you post your specs.
http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/22550-filling-out-system-specs.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/hardware-devices/6936-dont-know-what-hardware-you-have.html
VistaForums SysInfo Tool - Vista Forums

 

[prince1630]

here's one im still downloading the program for CPUZ

 

[prince1630]

 

[theog]

When needed drivers for Win XP, ECS GeForce6100PM-M2
ECS Web Site

 

[prince1630]

ahhh i see.. I need to buy a new Win XP CD right ? then my problem is solve ?

 

[theog]

Looks that way.

Take a look at dual booting.

 

[prince1630]

One more thing sir .. Everytime I try to preview a picture or fullscreen a video or open a game may computer shutsdown .. i already put a Thermal paste on my processor

 

[prince1630]

I also replaced my PSU 500w to 600W

 

[gregrocker]

Did you try the steps I wrote out to boot the CD correctly?

Are you getting a prompt to "Press any key to boot CD" after setting CD drive to boot first in BIOS or using one-time BIOS boot menu key?

If your friend gave you a legitimate retail XP Product Key then you don't need to buy another copy of XP, just locate an installer for that version.

 

[prince1630]

Did you try the steps I wrote out to boot the CD correctly?

Are you getting a prompt to "Press any key to boot CD" after setting CD drive to boot first in BIOS or using one-time BIOS boot menu key?

If your friend gave you a legitimate retail XP Product Key then you don't need to buy another copy of XP, just locate an installer for that version.

yes sir i already did what you told me .. but i still doesn't see " Press any key to boot CD"