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Tip 1 - Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows Vista

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Daniel Stacer | permalink

Get information about the installation choices available to you for upgrading from Windows XP to Windows Vista.

For further reading: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/upgrading-from-windows-xp-to-windows-vista ^[1]

Tip 2 - FAQ: Giving up on Vista? Here's how to downgrade to XP

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jude Sprowls | permalink

For some PC users, what's old is new. They've tried Windows Vista, don't want or need it, and they're ready to turn back the OS clock and reinstall XP. Here's how to do it.

For further reading: http://www.computerworld.com/article/2541321/operating-systems/faq--giving-up-on-vista--here-s-how-to-downgrade-to-xp.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - Upgrading your new laptop from Vista to XP

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jerzy Rey | permalink

After installing XP on my new Vista laptop I was absolutely astounded by the speed and performance when running XP over Vista. For proper speed, perfo...

For further reading: http://www.instructables.com/id/Upgrade-your-new-laptop-from-Vista-to-XP/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - Still Running Windows XP? Here's What to Do When Support Ends

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Gal Cohen | permalink

After April 8, Microsoft is yanking support for Windows XP. But what if you can't upgrade? Here's what to do.

For further reading: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/running-windows-xp-how-to,news-18270.html ^[4]

Tip 5 - How to Upgrade Windows XP to Vista

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Brian Gast | permalink

This procedure will guide you on upgrading your Windows XP machine to Vista without reformatting. Back up your files.
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Upgrade-Windows-XP-to-Vista ^[5]