Dell, hewlettpackard, and lenovo are among the vendors offering an xp pro recovery disc to customers who want to convert a vista machine to xp pro. Help downgrade from xp to vista on gateway please note. Some people say i should be patient and vista will smooth out as the bugs are fixed. The lawsuit, submitted to a seattle federal court last. End users may reinstall windows vista business, vista ultimate, windows xp professional, windows xp tablet pc edition, windows server 2003, or windows small business server 2003 at any time, provided the downgrade operating system has been removed from the computer, and that software is reinstalled on the pc it was originally installed on. There is no direct path to downgrade from windows vista to windows xp. Microsoft to simplify downgrades from vista to xp zdnet. Can you downgrade from windows vista to windows xp. And also, if you read articles about dell, hp, and other companies, all of them let people downgrade from vista to xp. If there are drivers, download them and store on a cdr or usb thumbdrive. The option was for business and ultimate, not vista home basic or vista home premium. The rep will walk you through the rest of the procedure. Microsoft has confirmed that it plans to allow customers that buy windows 7based pcs to continue using windows xp by exercising their downgrade rights, a move that doesnt bode well for vista. Microsoft isnt actively promoting the offering, but.
Microsoft has given xp a reprieve, but few pcs come with anything but vista. Microsoft wins windows xp downgrade lawsuit computerworld. I am a pctechnician and i know that too many people downgrade from vista to xp, because i have too many clients that do that. All volumelicensed versions of vista, along with retail and oem versions of vista business and vista ultimate, come with downgrade rights. Help downgrade from xp to vista on gateway october 2009. Microsoft doesnt view the popularity of user requests to downgrade from vista to xp as a ding against vista, ball emphasized. Jun 05, 2008 pc oems dell, hp, lenovo and others, i believe offer pcs with vista preinstalled, but customers who wish to downgrade to windows xp can request a downgrade disc for systems that have windows vista business and vista ultimate installed. You cant simply insert the windows xp installation cd media into the. Volume licensing media provided the end user has a volume licensing agreement, retail fpp, or system builder hologram cd provided the software is acquired in accordance with the microsoft oem system builder license. A software update is available for the windows vista installation.
How to downgrade to windows xp from vista part 1 youtube. I have a new toshiba satellite laptop that came with vista home but i want to downgrade back to xp pro, however i cant seem to get the drivers for the hardware to work with xp pro. Install vmware server or virtual pc 2007 both free or any other virtualization software, and then install windows xp into the virtual machine environment. Apr 03, 20 volume licensing allows for downgrades to additional earlier versions and editions. Specifically, these downgrade rights lets owners of some versions of vista replace it with windows xp without having to pay for another license. Each of these pc makers offer an xp pro recovery disc to those who request one that can be used to revert a vista machine to xp pro. Additionally, these updates help improve reliability when you install or remove windows vista sp1. If you are installing windows 10 on a pc running windows xp or windows vista, or if you need to create installation media to install windows 10 on a different pc, see using the tool to create installation media usb flash drive, dvd, or iso file to install windows 10 on a different pc section below. Microsoft has denied that it makes money when users downgrade windows vista to the older xp, as a lawsuit filed last week alleges. Go to the oems website and look for xp drivers for your specific model computer.
Im told microsoft is now offering a downgrade program to xp for vista users. More info on windows xp support, downgrades from windows vista. Windows vista home premium and vista basic are not eligible for downgrade rights. To microsoft, downgrade describes the licensing rights it grants to older operating systems.
Thanks to downgrade rights, end users who have acquired a later version of the software such as windows 10 pro or windows server 2012 r2 standard can use an earlier version of the software until. A federal judge has dismissed a yearold lawsuit against microsoft corp. Jul 21, 2010 downgrading windows 7 to xp and vista. Jun 22, 2007 but if you decide to downgrade from vista to install xp, there is also a simple guideline that you can observe to ensure that the migration goes smoothly. In fact, at microsofts worldwide partner conference in denver in. End users can use the following media for their downgrade. Feb 10, 2008 each of these pc makers offer an xp pro recovery disc to those who request one that can be used to revert a vista machine to xp pro. Hi im wondering if it is possible to downgrade vista to an xp, i find there is to many problems in vista and its slow as hell, it was bought as a. If thats true then there must be major problems with vista that makes me scared to stay with it. Microsoft offers free vistatoxp downgrade help infoworld.
In addition, office professional plus 2016 users may not use earlier versions of the microsoft office onenote note. Customer demand for this vista downgrade varies, said newbould. Option 1 dual boot its by far the easier and best method to run xp instead of vista if you have another partition or hard disk. Windows vista business and windows xp professional upgrade. Downgrade to windows xp i have been asked by a local company to suggest a replacement for a pc that runs some industrial equipment the software needs win xp info from software supplier. An understanding of both your microsoft windows downgrade rights. Downgrade rights are documented in the microsoft software license terms that customers accept upon first running windows and windows server software. By microsoft s enduser licensing agreement eula, you cant have both the vista and its downgraded xp installed at the same time on the same or different machines. That means youre entitled to an xp activation key from microsoft or your pc maker. Microsoft offers free vistatoxp downgrade help microsoft is offering free tech support to businesses that buy vista pcs, and if the customers are unsatisfied, the company will offer a free. This article describes the prerequisite software updates that apply to versions of windows vista that are mentioned in the applies to section. You will get windows xp which runs inside windows vista, with minor compromise on speed, performance and have to go through windows vista first on every bootup.
They dont install hardware drivers or any of the software dell included. Have it search whatever drive you have the drivers on. Use of the downgraded operating system is governed by the windows. You will get windows xp which runs inside windows vista, with minor compromise on speed, performance and. Get end of support information for windows vista and find out what you need to know to upgrade to windows 10 or find a new pc. Be aware that there are no downgrade rights to windows 7 ultimate. Install windows xp normally, providing either the product key that came with the disk, or the one you got from microsoft customer support. Can i downgrade my oem version of windows vista business to windows xp professional. Sep 25, 2011 microsoft has extended these downgrade rights under the windows vista business upgrade license to let you use windows 98 or windows 95.
If you exercise this right to use an earlier qualifying windows operating system for which microsoft plus. How to downgrade windows vista to windows xp tech journey. Lawsuit targets microsoft over vistatoxp downgrades. These software updates are a prerequisite for windows vista service pack 1 sp1. Microsoft will allow users of windows 8 pro to downgrade their new pcs to windows 7 or even vista, according to the operating systems licensing agreement. Windows xp professional, windows xp tablet pc edition, or windows xp x64 edition. Microsoft will allow downgrades from windows 8 to windows 7. Pc oems dell, hp, lenovo and others, i believe offer pcs with vista preinstalled, but customers who wish to downgrade to windows xp can request a downgrade disc for systems that have windows vista business and vista ultimate installed. Mar 11, 2008 vista downgrade to xp posted in windows vista.
Downgrade right for windows xp professional and windows vista business licenses if you have a license for windows xp professional or windows vista business, and you have this license together with software assurance, you are eligible to use an earlier version of windows instead of the version you have licensed. Beside, unless you specifically buy a new license for your windows xp, you may actually break the s law of the state by using illegal nongenuine microsoft software. If you bought a license or product id key to use windows vista, or windows vista was preinstalled as oem version with your new laptop or desktop system, but now you decided to give up windows vista and back to windows xp instead, the downgrade process from windows vista to windows xp may not as easy as you think. Downgrade rights for microsoft commercial licensing, oem. Do not post advertisements, offensive materials, profanity, or personal attacks. Downgrade to xp from vista debate by blueyes121705 oct 14, 2008 9. Microsoft has extended these downgrade rights under the windows vista business upgrade license to let you use windows 98 or windows 95. Use of the downgraded operating system is governed by the windows vista business license terms, and the end user cannot use both the downgrade operating system and windows vista business. The place for nonprofits, charities, and libraries.
Note a windows 8 customer who has multilanguage functionality cannot downgrade to windows 7 pro or to windows xp pro. In response to high demand, microsoft has changed the vista licensing terms so that pc vendors are able to provide downgrade rights from vista business or vista ultimate to windows xp professional. Hi im wondering if it is possible to downgrade vista to an xp, i find there is to many problems in vista and its slow as hell, it. Could someone please confirm that microsoft are not allowing you to use your purchased vista licence to temporarily downgrade to xp while the well. There are no downgrade rights granted for windows vista home basic or windows vista home premium. A software update is available for the windows vista.
In fact, at microsoft s worldwide partner conference in denver in. By microsofts enduser licensing agreement eula, you cant have both the vista and its downgraded xp installed at the same time on the same or different machines. Oem downgrade rights for desktop pc operating systems apply to windows vista business and windows vista ultimate as stated in the license terms. Microsoft denies it profits from vistatoxp downgrades. But if you decide to downgrade from vista to install xp, there is also a simple guideline that you can observe to ensure that the migration goes smoothly. Feb 17, 2009 microsoft has denied that it makes money when users downgrade windows vista to the older xp, as a lawsuit filed last week alleges. How to downgrade windows vista to xp my digital life.
Oct 11, 2007 oem downgrade from vista be to xp pro. Visit us at there you can find a few links to purchase a legit license for windows xp. Upgrade to vista from xp using a reinstallation cd dell. Jun 28, 2007 microsoft doesnt view the popularity of user requests to downgrade from vista to xp as a ding against vista, ball emphasized. Volume licensing allows for downgrades to additional earlier versions and editions. Apr 10, 2020 this article describes the prerequisite software updates that apply to versions of windows vista that are mentioned in the applies to section. However, microsoft has done little to ensure that new computer buyers and even channel partners will be able to seamlessly transition back to windows. The following table sumarizes downgrade eligibility. May 25, 2007 however, microsoft has done little to ensure that new computer buyers and even channel partners will be able to seamlessly transition back to windows xp from windows vista. Downgrade doesnt mean the process for rolling back windows from vista to xp, since there isnt such a procedure, not in the generally accepted use of upgrade. Microsoft offers free vista to xp downgrade help microsoft is offering free tech support to businesses that buy vista pcs, and if the customers are unsatisfied, the company will offer a free. You would need to contact toshiba support and ask them if a downgrade to windows xp is supported on your.
In an oldertonewer move, developers usually make it possible to retain all the digital detritus. If there are no xp drivers, then you cant install xp. Downgrade to xp from vista debate november 2008 cnet. In effect, the license for vista is transferred to xp. Mar 14, 2017 downgrade rights are documented in the microsoft software license terms that customers accept upon first running windows and windows server software.
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