I know some of Dell computers in my office were shipped with downgrade version.
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Is it possible to purchase Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system licenses "With the downgrade to Windows xp option" that will allow for a fresh installation of Windows XP (not an upgrade).
Is it possible to purchase Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system licenses "With the downgrade to Windows xp option" that will allow for a fresh installation of Windows XP (not an upgrade).
People keep telling me different things. Some people say that this is possible, while other people say that this definitely isn't possible any longer.
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for more info see http://www.microsoft.com/l
If you want my opinion then stay with XP for at least a year.
Nothing in W7 that really justifies the upgrade (I call W7 'Vista service pack').
It is bugged by the lack of drivers especially x64 version.
However you can have a dual boot option (which I think is better in your case).
So you can have a stable Windows version on one side (XP) and a fancy looking app.
on the other.But if you are bored with XP then ...
I agree with KTCS.
Windows 7 has persuaded me to cancel my move to Macs.
There is very little problem with drivers. Unlike XP AND Vista at initial release. I've been using 64-bit Vista with no driver problems since Vista SP1 was released. I wrote about it here in 2007:
http://mywitsend.co.n
I'v
I've spent the last 6 months extensively testing OS X, Ubuntu, Mandriva and Windows 7 before deciding which system to settle on. Windows 7 wins hands down.
My only gripe is MS's upgrade pricing - it was much cheaper for me to buy an OEM version.
No I don't work for MS - but I do work with MS Products and have for some time and I have no predudical views, just a wealth of experience. XP64 drivers are about as rare rocking horse droppings, Win7 64 has many more drivers. Having used Win7 RTM now for a good two months I have seen just how good it is, how resiliant and stable
Other alternatives for you TechSupportExpert:
You can use XP mode in Windows 7 Pro or Ultimate. It's a free downloadable virtual XP environment:
http://windows
Or you can run the free virtualization programs: VMware Server, VirtualBox, or MS Virtual PC using your own XP licence OR in the case of the MS VPC with a free XP testing installation.
Saves the hassle of dual-booting.
VMware Workstation is even better, it's not free, but it's outstanding. It's virtually (no pun intended) indistinguishable from running XP natively.
Just a quick note to strongly disagree with 'senad' - both your technical evaluation of Windows 7 and your demeanor are wrong.
Comparing 7 to Vista is about like comparing XP to ME.
I've been Beta-Testing 7 on a variety of platforms since it first became available and completely concur with the statement that "Win7 is what Vista should have been".
The comment from vallis at http:#a25679763 makes a lot of sense.
Just as I never moved from NT to 2000 (I waited for XP and AD 2003), I haven't yet recommended anyone migrate to Vista - but I have started telling customers to go with Windows 7 as they replace their old XP boxes.
There will be a learning curve - just as there always is with new versions - but 7 is the real deal and Vista can now quietly go away.
In my opinion Win 2000 are the most stable windows ever.W7 is ok too but not worth the upgrade from XP SP3.
I have everything working perfectly under XP while under W7 x64 it was a quest.My external disks had no drivers,my printers had no drivers,my scanner had no drivers....Some I managed to get working (used Vista 64 drivers) but with some I am out of luck.Then I had trouble with other software...'would be x64 programs' kept installing under Program Files (x32) etc....
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by: KCTSPosted on 2009-10-27 at 15:56:58ID: 25678617
If you have an open licence agreement then there is a downgrade option available