--- In [email protected], Bruce Kemp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> m_alexander61 wrote:
> > Hi, all!
> > I wish to replace Vista with XP on a new laptop, then partition
the
> > hd to share XP and Linux (still haven't decided which distro, I
like
> > most all of 'em). XP is needed for some older s'ware and h'ware,
but
> > my new XP upgrade doesn't recognize the harddrive when trying to
load
> > it. Any suggestions?
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Mark
> > P.S. The XP is an upgrade version, so I assume that it can
only be
> > installed with an existing version of Windows.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> I don't believe an upgrade can be used to downgrade. You need
either a
> full instal disk or an earlier Windows version.
> Bruce
*Thanks to everyone, but this is the "best" answer to my problem,
IMHO. In other words, that was what I was afraid of...another $200+
to M$ for a full-install version of XP. After that it's all gravy.
Sigh.... Incidentally, David, while I have enjoyed the experience of
using Vista as something new and different, I only bought this
computer because it was one whale of a good deal, and I would have
gladly paid the extra $ for the XP "downgrade" if it was available
with this model, or better still, purchased it with XP already
installed.
Again, thanks to all!
Mark
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