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Delete Vista OS and replace with Windows XP

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Started 4 months ago by WMacD
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WMacD

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Can anyone take me through step by step as to how to do this on a Dell desktop. I cannot burn from my JVC hard disk camcorder with Vista as it says rundll32 error all the time and am truly fed up with this and many other aspects...it is time for it to go ...Thanks

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rockfordfosgate

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hey just insert the bootable winxp sp3 installer then follow the simple steps..

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WMacD

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Thanks rockford..but does that mean you just put the disk in and follow the instruction...sorry that is why I asked the question as I am not good with these things. Do I not have to un install Vista first ?

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You will need to use the format option first. XP will not install over Vista. Do you have all your XP drivers ready. And if your hard drive is SATA, you may need to make a special "slipstreamed" XP installation disk.

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WMacD

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Thanks for the reply LH ..but this does not mean anything to me....please tell me step by step or even better with graphics Thanks

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raphoenix

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WMacD,
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Please post a Dell Link to your exact Desktop Model.
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Regards,
Rick P.

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WMacD

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Thanks..will do when I get back home as travelling at the moment...back end of the month

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Before we give instructions, let's make sure drivers are available for your machine.

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