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fat_basterd21

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Vista to XP
« on: May 12, 2007, 02:37:47 PM »
I just got a Toshiba Satellite a135s2276 500mg ram 1.6 dual-core laptop and was not impressed that it had to be Vista... So I was wondering  how hard it would be to go back to Xp, if it would be trial and error or if there was a way to find out if its even possible at this point...
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    Re: Vista to XP
    « Reply #1 on: May 12, 2007, 02:40:37 PM »
    Why not Leave vista on the PC until SP2 comes out.
    Its possible to install XP as a second OS.


    Jonas ;)
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    « Reply #2 on: May 12, 2007, 02:46:22 PM »
    I would start by going to the Toshiba site and see if drivers are even available for XP. Did you get a Vista DVD to reinstall with if you change your mind, or would it be gone for good? (Please ignore the previous post up there.  ::) ::) ::) )
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    fat_basterd21

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    « Reply #3 on: May 12, 2007, 02:53:05 PM »
    Thanx GX1, I didnt get an install dvd and sadly I wasn't surprised. I did get a recover disk does this mean formating would erase for good without the chance of reinstalation?

    what should i ignore , Dual booting or leaving Vista on my Comp ? LOL
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      « Reply #4 on: May 12, 2007, 02:54:43 PM »
      Quote from: GX1_Man on May 12, 2007, 02:46:22 PM
      (Please ignore the previous post up there.  ::) ::) ::) )
      Now realy why are you this rude to me!
      I only try to help!
      Is it forbidden to be a teenager at this site.
      In the beginning you didn't knew it all to.
      Sorry for trying to learn new things.
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      fat_basterd21

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      Re: Vista to XP
      « Reply #5 on: May 12, 2007, 03:02:02 PM »
      I'm sorry Jonas We didn't mean any dissrepect this site is for begginers of all ages so we get alot of posts that should be overlooked...

      hang around long enough and you will see I and GX1-Man has a crude sense of humor that should not be taken personal...
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      « Reply #6 on: May 12, 2007, 03:03:55 PM »
      Quote from: Jonas Wauters on May 12, 2007, 02:40:37 PM
      Why not Leave vista on the PC until SP2 comes out.
      Its possible to install XP as a second OS.


      Jonas ;)

      OK, Jonas, it's your turn. How EXACTLY would he do this?
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        « Reply #7 on: May 19, 2007, 03:10:35 PM »
        Fist install VistaBootPro to manage the boot process.
        then insert the disk and instal the OS.

        Jonas ;)
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        Re: Vista to XP
        « Reply #8 on: May 19, 2007, 06:10:20 PM »
        And you have done this successfully?

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        I have never displayed a crude sense of humor. It is usually more of a "rapier wit".
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        Re: Vista to XP
        « Reply #9 on: May 20, 2007, 06:12:15 AM »
        Quote from: fat_basterd21 on May 12, 2007, 02:37:47 PM
        I just got a Toshiba Satellite a135s2276 500mg ram 1.6 dual-core laptop and was not impressed that it had to be Vista... So I was wondering  how hard it would be to go back to Xp, if it would be trial and error or if there was a way to find out if its even possible at this point...

        You might also want to check with the manufacturer to see how this will affect your warranty...as i said in another thread on this machine it will be seeing the shop soon with all the changes that are being made.
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