downgrading it possible

I wish to downgrade from Vista, simply because I am not happy with how it runs (or does not run) with programs such as AIM. Is this possible? I tried simply inserting my XP CD and it does not give me the option to reinstall XP.

Nope, not possible, if you upgraded from XP, you just have to reinstall XP. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
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I wish to downgrade from Vista, simply because I am not happy with how it runs (or does not run) with programs such as AIM. Is this possible? I tried simply inserting my XP CD and it does not give me the option to reinstall XP.

Max wrote:

I wish to downgrade from Vista, simply because I am not happy with how it runs (or does not run) with programs such as AIM. Is this possible? I tried simply inserting my XP CD and it does not give me the option to reinstall XP.

The normal way to "uninstall" any operating system is to format the hard drive and install a new OS of your choice.
Simply boot from the WinXP installation CD. You'll be offered the opportunity to delete, create, and format partitions as part of the installation process. (You may need to re-arrange the order of boot devices in the PC's BIOS to boot from the CD.)
HOW TO Install Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;316941
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm
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I actually have found a way around the AIM problem. Trillian will work on Vista so you will be able to continue to get on your AIM account.
"Max" wrote:

I wish to downgrade from Vista, simply because I am not happy with how it runs (or does not run) with programs such as AIM. Is this possible? I tried simply inserting my XP CD and it does not give me the option to reinstall XP.

I actually have found a way around the AIM problem. Trillian will work on Vista so you will be able to continue to get on your AIM account.
"Max" wrote:

I wish to downgrade from Vista, simply because I am not happy with how it runs (or does not run) with programs such as AIM. Is this possible? I tried simply inserting my XP CD and it does not give me the option to reinstall XP.

I actually have found a way around the AIM problem. Trillian will work on Vista so you will be able to continue to get on your AIM account.
"Max" wrote:

I wish to downgrade from Vista, simply because I am not happy with how it runs (or does not run) with programs such as AIM. Is this possible? I tried simply inserting my XP CD and it does not give me the option to reinstall XP.

No you can not downgrade from Vista to XP. You will have to format you hard drive to reinstall XP. Hope you backed up your drive first. When you format everything will be lost. "Millican" wrote in message

I actually have found a way around the AIM problem. Trillian will work on Vista so you will be able to continue to get on your AIM account.
"Max" wrote:
I wish to downgrade from Vista, simply because I am not happy with how it runs (or does not run) with programs such as AIM. Is this possible? I tried simply inserting my XP CD and it does not give me the option to reinstall XP.