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Are you still able to dual boot XP/Vista after a clean install ...
You have XP running and done a clean install of Vista using an upgrade disc and can dual boot XP/Vista. Some say once Vista is activated then XP will no longer function and therefore dual booting will not be possible Some say they can still dual boot and XP continues to run fine after months.

Linux Loaded Lenovo Laptop..More Linux Slopware..This is ...
What about drivers, hardware support, and upgrades? Want to upgrade you XP to Vista? no chance. might as well do a fresh install and shell out $300. `---- http://jagtalon.wordpress.com/2007/04/30/does-wine-linux-support-more-apps-than-vista/ TransGaming and Mandriva Renew OEM Agreement to Game Enable MandrivaLinux

xp-vista
The main project I'm working on is a measurement system using XP pro as the operating system and will probably continue with XP Pro as long as possible. I'm planning to upgrade to VS2008 and keep up with the new tools from MS. Would it be benificial to use Vista then? Have you had any problems with development

Upgrade and Downgrade
Could it be an unconscious desire for the makers of the cards and routers to force the users to upgrade the entire network? An unconscious in the sense that making sure that the Network card will be both XP and Vista compatible is an additional hassle. Perhaps it is more on a conscious level?

Can't upgrade 2000sp2 to sp4
Maar, kan iemand me zeggen hoe dat dan moet als ik onverwacht (hopelijk nooit) moet herinstalleren? Of als ik na een jaar of anderhalf eens een compleet schone installatie wil doen - moet ik dan eerst weer die XP prof erop zetten, en daarna de Vista Upgrade uitvoeren? Alvast bedankt! Wim.

Bootcamp advice: Vista or XP?
I was asking to gauge how much vista computability people needed. My local computer supplier (suppliers businesses rather than home users) says he has had a lot of trouble with Vista and only supplies XP unless pushed for Vista and half of them come back for an upgrade to XP..... So to clarify I don't use vista

NewestShareware.com Issue #9
Herb Tyson [MVP] h...@1x2y3z.xnw microsoft public word docmanagement Office XP should work fine with Vista. What you're describing sounds more like a virus. Is the software just not going to be compatible with Windows Vista forcing me to either upgrade or replace the program or is there a way to fix the older

Windows Feedback Program
John Barnes jbar...@email.net microsoft public windows vista installation_setup Yes, but make sure you follow all the advice from the upgrade advisor and uninstall any kernel level programs Is there a way to use the upgrade ability of Vista to upgrade xp pro to Vista Business without having to do a fresh install?

[Rival] Windows Vista's Flop is Good for Business, Say ...
That said, my hubby does have a laptop with Vista on it. He's been OK with it but that laptop is not really doing much. He said he'd stick with XP too if he had a choice. I even have an old laptop with 98 on it! Still does what I need it to...and doesn't have enough memory (yet) to upgrade to XP.

Vista upgrade vanaf XP... en dan?
If you're doing an upgrade install those drivers that will work in Vista will carry over; all other drivers, and if a clean install of Vista, all drivers have to be installed, either from the Vista DVD or through windows update or get them from the device manufacturer's web site and install manually.

"98, XP, Vista, Vienna+" - I need your Help!
Andrew E. eckric...@msn.com microsoft public windowsxp setup_deployment With 5 Vista & 1 XP Media (xp to ME),the rest being vista to install,simply boot to vista cd & perform a clean installation w/o upgrading thru windows explorer. "TCW" wrote: I recently purchased 5 Vista Business License and XP Media to upgrade

maximum RAM for homebuilt new system on XP/Vista?
Although; I was talking to a technician the other day... apparently there's a rumor that MS plans to discontinue XP this summer and force everybody to upgrade to Vista. I might end up making that switch to Linux after all - or (egads,perish the thought) consider switching to MAC and using an emulator to run my

Vista Upgrade from XP-pro
upgrade to XP or Vista before it's too late! My suggestion was the run the manufacturer's diagnostic on the drive... looks like you never did that. If the drive is bad, you are just wasting your time trying to use it. I did not know that the memory tester does not work on a Xenon There are other memort testers out

Vista to XP sharing issue
I have a new laptop with Vista Home Premium and I want to downgrade to XP Pro. I have read that with the Business or Ultimate editions that I can phone customer support and do a downgrade to get an XP key if I give them my unactivated Vista key. Since I don't have Business or Ultimate, can I do an upgrade to that

Clean Install Upgrade home premium from xp media center - partion
I also have total control over the system which is not (yet) possible in Vista. I don't know why anyone with a choice would "upgrade" XP with Vista. Those of you who can should do a clean install of Vista and leave your XP system intact. You can even do it with an upgrade disk if you research a little.

windows is unable to find a system volume that meets its criteria
Saucy saucyle...@newsgroup.nospam microsoft public windows vista general There is no 'upgrade' path from Vista to XP. Any installation of XP will there will be a 'clean' install [and not an upgrade to a currently installed operating system]. Yes, you can install froom the XP CD-ROM: Boot from the CD ROM,

using office xp documents in windows vista
So my questions basically are: is it worth it to buy a laptop which comes with a basic Vista OS, wipe it and do a clean install of XP Pro? I am not worried about voiding a warrantee in this case. Or if it works better, can my XP software be installed as a backwards "upgrade" over Vista Home?

Reinstalling Vista Business Upgrade
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia "bspeed" wrote: I have a laptop which came with XP, but I installed the Vista upgrade several months ago. I want to restore or re-format the harddrive. I assume I must use the XP disc to restore the laptop, then reinstall the Vista upgrade. Is there anyway after I install Vista to

Reverting back to XP from Vista
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NewestShareware.com Issue #45
I asked for vista as well, but for my current PC. my current laptop came with XP tablet PC edition and vista business (x86) edition. my laptop also works I just hope they were not lying about the offer. it would be nice to have vista ultimate for when i finally want to upgrade or just want to use it in a dual