Don't want vista

NewWaveGodess · #1 July 11th, 2007, 03:36 PM

Hey all,

I'm getting a new laptop and I have to get a dell because they're the only people I have any credit with. I have a Dell desktop right now. All of the laptops Dell make now are loaded with Windows Vista and I personally don't want it or like the OS. I was wondering if there was any way I could get rid of the Vista install on my new laptop and use the Windows Home XP edition SP1a disc to install it on my laptop. (Or take it to someone to have it done for me.)

Thanks for any help!

**Murray S.** · #2 July 11th, 2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NewWaveGodess

use the Windows Home XP edition SP1a disc to install it on my laptop.

Howdy:

Which XP cd are you referring to here? The one that came with your desktop?

Murray

NewWaveGodess · #3 July 11th, 2007, 04:13 PM

Yep

**Murray S.** · #4 July 11th, 2007, 04:16 PM

Won't work.

Firstly, the cd for your desktop was made specifically for your desktop and won't have the drivers necessary to install on the laptop.

Secondly, it is illegal as that cd is married to the system it came with and you wouldn't be able to activate it. That means it stops working in 30 days or less.

If you want XP, you get to go out and buy a retail version.

Murray

Porthos · #5 July 11th, 2007, 11:23 PM

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All of the laptops Dell make now are loaded with Windows Vista and I personally don't want it or like the OS

They will still sell you one with XP untill Jan. 31, 2008

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Dell manager Lionel Menchaca noted the complaint on his Dell blog and announced customers can now purchases XP Home or Pro on certain Dimension desktops and Inspiron notebooks.
The models are: Dimension E520 and E521 desktops, and Inspiron 1501, E1405, E1505, and E1705 notebooks
The XP option is available only to US customers.

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Manufacturers will only be able to pre-install XP on systems until Jan. 31, 2008 when Microsoft will force them to switch no matter what internet denizens ask for. ®