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windows 7 to win xp

I have a hp win 7 home premium 64bit computer that was recently purchased through a big box store. when we tried to connect it to some of the devices on the network (scanner & printer) we found no win 7 drivers for them. So what I would like to do is install windows xp onto the box after I wipe out win 7 currently installed.  The problem is that when I boot to the xp cd it starts loading the drivers but then errors out before I can even get to the 1st pront screen. do i have to reformat that drive 1st or why is it giving me the error ?  the system works fine when it boots from the currently installed win 7 os
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thanks to all for your support & ideas ... I have decided to go with vmware player and it is working good at least for now.
thanks to all for your support & ideas ... I have decided to go with vmware player and it is working good at least for now.