Re: Re: How to install Windows Xp in Compaq presario c700

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Re: Re: How to install Windows Xp in Compaq presario c700
	2008-03-28 11:12:11

hi dude just download nlite software from net and add sata hdd files from compaq support and drivers site and enjoy winxp *K B <aarmybuddyyahoo.com>* wrote: you cannot install an older version of windows to a pc that already has a later version. XP is older than Vista. You can however, make a dual boot machine if XP is the FIRST version installed and you partition the hard drive to allow room for another (VISTA) operating system. I have done this to several laptops. I have NOT tried to re-partition a hard drive that already has Vista on it although theoretcally it's possible. I'd suggest PartitionMagic8 (it's what I use). Create a logical partition on the hard drive,,,it'll be at the back end of the hard drive. Now using the same program, move your existion partition (the one with Vista on it) to that new logical partition, OR copy it if you must to that new partition. Now format that OLD partition (the one that's in the front end of the hard drive), and install XP to it. I've never tried this, nor had a need to. I cannot guarantee it will work, but theoretically it should *Vignesh Babu <vigneshbabu48yahoo.co.in>* wrote: --- In Laptop_Repair%40yahoogroups.com">Laptop_Repairyahoogroups.com, "Sharon Wilson" <sw2357...> wrote: >; > Hi > Find someone with a corporate version of WinX P, might work, it's what I use > ;) > But I've not come across Vista Yet! > > On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 6:33 AM, Vignesh Babu <vigneshbabu48...> > wrote: >; > > presario c700 > > > > Hi guys my friend is having presario c700 laptop just a new one he > > told me to install Windows XP the laptop is already preloaded with > > Windows Vista,When i tried to boot it using windows XP boot cd it just > > shows a blank black screen for a long time and it does not respond. > > How to solve this problem thanks in Advance. i need to install a fresh > > copy of Windows XP without VISTA i hate vista, and also as i am new > > user of Internet i need some links where to find Driver for that > > presario c700 > > > > Thanks in Advance Guys > > > > Kurei.... > > > > > > > > > > -- > Kind Regards > Sharon >; Ya tried tat too still nothing on the Screen only the Same black screen while booting Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. 5, 50, 500, 5000 - Store N number of mails in your inbox. Click here. __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (8) Reply (via web post) \| Start a new topic . __,_._,___
RE: Re: How to install Windows Xp in Compaq presario c700
United States	2008-03-28 22:56:07

Thanks Man I will try it From: Laptop_Repairyahoogroups.com [mailto:Laptop_Repairyahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of azeez ahmed Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 9:42 PM To: Laptop_Repairyahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Laptop_Repair] Re: How to install Windows Xp in Compaq presario c700 hi dude just download nlite software from net and add sata hdd files from compaq support and drivers site and enjoy winxp *K B <aarmybuddyyahoo.com>* wrote: you cannot install an older version of windows to a pc that already has a later version. XP is older than Vista. You can however, make a dual boot machine if XP is the FIRST version installed and you partition the hard drive to allow room for another (VISTA) operating system. I have done this to several laptops. I have NOT tried to re-partition a hard drive that already has Vista on it although theoretcally it's possible. I'd suggest PartitionMagic8 (it's what I use). Create a logical partition on the hard drive,,,it'll be at the back end of the hard drive. Now using the same program, move your existion partition (the one with Vista on it) to that new logical partition, OR copy it if you must to that new partition. Now format that OLD partition (the one that's in the front end of the hard drive), and install XP to it. I've never tried this, nor had a need to. I cannot guarantee it will work, but theoretically it should *Vignesh Babu <vigneshbabu48yahoo.co.in>* wrote: --- In Laptop_Repair%40yahoogroups.com">Laptop_Repairyahoogroups..com, "Sharon Wilson" <sw2357...> wrote: > > Hi > Find someone with a corporate version of WinXP, might work, it's what I use > ;) > But I've not come across Vista Yet! >; > On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 6:33 AM, Vignesh Babu <vigneshbabu48...> > wrote: > > > presario c700 >; > >; > Hi guys my friend is having presario c700 laptop just a new one he > > told me to install Windows XP the laptop is already preloaded with >; > Windows Vista,When i tried to boot it using windows XP boot cd it just > > shows a blank black screen for a long time and it does not respond. > > How to solve this problem thanks in Advance. i need to install a fresh > > copy of Windows XP without VISTA i hate vista, and also as i am new > > user of Internet i need some links where to find Driver for that >; > presario c700 >; > >; > Thanks in Advance Guys >; > >; > Kurei.... > > >; > > > >; > > > -- > Kind Regards > Sharon > Ya tried tat too still nothing on the Screen only the Same black screen while booting Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.   5, 50, 500, 5000 - Store N number of mails in your inbox. Click here. __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (9) Reply (via web post) \| Start a new topic . __,_._,___

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