just get a windows cd and load to the cd on the bootup. it'll take you all through the install process.
why is it not going to work? you just reformat your computer and install windows xp on it and in the middle of that installation, there should be an option that to reformat your hard drive which erases all the vista stuff. That's all it takes and why would it stall at the XP install unless the cd/dvd drive can't read the cd at all.....
You must be more precise when giving advice... The site you linked clearly states
Make sure you have a Windows XP Pro CD and a valid activation key.
To 'Just get a windows cd' will not work. There are major problems when downgrading from a machine built expressly for Vista, for example hardware drivers for XP may not be available because they have not been written. The first drivers required will, of course, be for SATA drives which are required at the start of the OS install if SATA drives are in use. Careful, very careful, preparation must be done before making the decision to give it a go.
Here is one of the responses on the linked site:
commented on Jan 23, 2008 4:03:29 PM
I love how this article tries to put the warm and fuzzy spin on the old trash and dash. Backup your data, trash your system, then run around like a mad man trying to find all your installation disks so you can have a functioning computer again! His follow up article will be titled "10 Reasons to Downgrade to Windows ME!"
For anyone contemplating the dumping of Vista in favor of XP I advise caution. Whilst not saying it cannot be done take every precaution especially if Vista came pre-installed, you might want to go back to Vista if the XP venture goes belly up.
Good luck.
