SEARCH

The How-To Geek Forums Have Migrated to Discourse



Join the Discussion at discuss.howtogeek.com

How-To Geek Forums / Windows 7

Want XP on my Windows 7 laptop

(12 posts)
  • Started 3 years ago by RusBunter
  • Latest reply from raphoenix
  • Topic Viewed 5164 times

RusBunter
Posts: 7

How do I remove win 7 and install XP on my Compaq Presario cq60-615DX laptop?

Posted 3 years ago #
Top
 
mickeyblue
mickeyblue
Posts: 1521

if you have the XP installation cd, its rather easy.
before you start......make sure you download the XP drivers for your exact model of laptop, eg sound, video, LAN, ect.
then.... restart your pc hit tap the F10 key to enter your bios.
insert XP CD, then navigate to boot options, change the boot order to boot from CD/DVD drive, save and exit bios.
system should boot from CD, and bring up the XP installation screen.
follow usual installation promps, when it comes to disk formatting, format all disks (this will remove win7 and all other files, so back up anything you want onto a external HD) thenchoose the drive you want to install XP on and follow prompts, done.
once installed, install device drivers.
then go back into bios and change boot order back to HD.

Posted 3 years ago #
Top
 
RusBunter
Posts: 7

Thanks so much. I'll give it a try.

Posted 3 years ago #
Top
 
RusBunter
Posts: 7

It didn't work. I think I bought a OEM copy of XP because it doesn't have a format file. I keep getting an error message.

Posted 3 years ago #
Top
 
mickeyblue
mickeyblue
Posts: 1521

does it show the Hard drive in the options?

Posted 3 years ago #
Top
 
jd2066
jd2066
Posts: 3814

I recommend against installing Windows XP over Windows 7 on a new computer; you will most likely encounter many problems and gain very little.
Windows 7 is a very good operating system and has many advantages over Windows XP; one of those advantages is being optimized for newer processors and other hardware.
You're best bet is to just learn how to use Windows 7, the help system in Windows 7 is a great place to start learning; you can also ask for help in this forum and others online should you encounter any problems with Windows 7.

Posted 3 years ago #
Top
 
raphoenix
raphoenix
Posts: 14920

Totaly AGREE with Justin.
---
Use these HTG HowTo(s) to help you transistion. Invaluable !!!!
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto.....-windows7/
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto.....n-windows/
---
Regards,
Rick P.

Posted 3 years ago #
Top
 
mickeyblue
mickeyblue
Posts: 1521

i agree with above statements, stick it out with WIn7.

Posted 3 years ago #
Top
 
RusBunter
Posts: 7

When I boot to the xp disc there are no options. It just begins loading files and then the BSOD. I need XP because too many of my (and the wife's) programs will not run on Win 7.

Posted 3 years ago #
Top
 
raphoenix
raphoenix
Posts: 14920

RusBunter,
---
Please post a list of programs that won't run in Win7.
---
Many members may run same programs and have solutions. :) :)
---
Regards,
Rick P.

Posted 3 years ago #
Top
 
RusBunter
Posts: 7

The old WEP games. Tai Pei from 1991.

Posted 3 years ago #
Top
 
raphoenix
raphoenix
Posts: 14920

http://www.microsoft.com/windo.....nload.aspx

Posted 3 years ago #
Top
 



Topic Closed

This topic has been closed to new replies. Please create a new topic instead.


Create New Topic Return to Forum