How to Get Rid of Vista and Load Windows XP Professional

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Install Windows XP on Your Pre-Installed Windows Vista Computer More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by E Smith | permalink
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The question I am asked most often is “How do I install a dual-boot with Windows XP on my new Windows Vista computer?” The answer is that it’s not that difficult, it’s just very time consuming, and you need to own a copy of Windows XP.

For further reading: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/install-windows-xp-on-your-pre-installed-windows-vista-computer/ ^[1]

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How to Install Windows XP on a Windows Vista Computer More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by A Maranca | permalink
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So you just bought a laptop with Windows Vista (or Windows 7) installed, and you hate Vista, one of your programs doesn't work, or you just miss Windows XP. Here's what you do to get back that old operating system that you miss so much....
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Install-Windows-XP-on-a-Windows-Vista-Computer ^[2]

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Optimize Windows for better performance - Windows Help More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Gloria L Lan Ser | permalink
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Learn how to make Windows run faster and smoother with tips on improving your hardware and tweaking your software.

For further reading: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/optimize-windows-better-performance ^[3]

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Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 - Windows Help More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Trupti Shah | permalink
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Learn how to install Windows 7 on a computer running Windows XP.

For further reading: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-xp-to-windows-7 ^[4]

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Uninstall or change a program - Windows Help More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Mirau 00e 7 Kuyumcu | permalink
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Learn how to uninstall a program in Windows if you no longer use it or want to free up space on your hard disk.

For further reading: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uninstall-change-program ^[5]

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Category: Fun | 9 years, 5 month(s) ago

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1. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/install-windows-xp-on-your-pre-installed-windows-vista-computer/

2. http://www.wikihow.com/Install-Windows-XP-on-a-Windows-Vista-Computer

3. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/optimize-windows-better-performance

4. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-xp-to-windows-7

5. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uninstall-change-program