Blunted 2 Posted April 23, 2009 CID Share Posted April 23, 2009 Ok I am trying to install Windows XP on a computer that has Windows Vista on it and it gets an error and I can't do it. the error it gets is memory overflow or something. How can I install Windows XP on this computer with Windows Vista on it ? Anyone have any idea what could be wrong or what I have to do to get this working ? It's an HP computer and any info anyone needs just ask and i'll get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug7272 Posted April 23, 2009 CID Share Posted April 23, 2009 Are you wanting to dual boot or just have the one OS? (XP) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunted 2 Posted April 23, 2009 Author CID Share Posted April 23, 2009 I just want to have Windows XP on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted April 23, 2009 CID Share Posted April 23, 2009 Reformat and put the XP disk in and go from there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunted 2 Posted April 23, 2009 Author CID Share Posted April 23, 2009 Thats it ? Do I need any special program to format it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted April 23, 2009 CID Share Posted April 23, 2009 All you have to do is set the boot order so the CD/DVD Drive boots first with the XP disk in and follow the prompts. Now if you really want to wipe the drive use a bootable disk with Boot and Nuke. B&N takes about 2 hours to run. I've just done the reformat and have had good luck. PS: You know Vista has its own partition manager built in if you want to dual boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug7272 Posted April 23, 2009 CID Share Posted April 23, 2009 All you have to do is set the boot order so the CD/DVD Drive boots first with the XP disk in and follow the prompts. Now if you really want to wipe the drive use a bootable disk with Boot and Nuke. B&N takes about 2 hours to run. I've just done the reformat and have had good luck. PS: You know Vista has its own partition manager built in if you want to dual boot. You may want to make a driver cd first. If you need anymore help on how to use Boot and Nuke just holler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunted 2 Posted April 23, 2009 Author CID Share Posted April 23, 2009 Cool guys thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug7272 Posted April 23, 2009 CID Share Posted April 23, 2009 Cool guys thanks for the help Let us know when your done man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunted 2 Posted April 23, 2009 Author CID Share Posted April 23, 2009 I will and thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug7272 Posted April 24, 2009 CID Share Posted April 24, 2009 I will and thanks again Hey! Its not very often someone asks a question I know the answer to. Dont cheapen it for me. :evil6: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunted 2 Posted April 24, 2009 Author CID Share Posted April 24, 2009 Hey! Its not very often someone asks a question I know the answer to. Dont cheapen it for me. :evil6: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlos_owns Posted April 24, 2009 CID Share Posted April 24, 2009 hi everyone my name is carlos. i'm running windows vista at the momment an not very happy with it i was wondering if someone can help me dual boot with xp an vista or atleast install xp an get rid of vista for good if anyone can help me please reply with a contact notice thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlos_owns Posted April 24, 2009 CID Share Posted April 24, 2009 well i'm a gamer an xp fits me best if anyone wonders the hurry lol bob how u doing buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunted 2 Posted April 24, 2009 Author CID Share Posted April 24, 2009 Whats up Carlos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlos_owns Posted April 24, 2009 CID Share Posted April 24, 2009 nothing much trying to get someones help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug7272 Posted April 24, 2009 CID Share Posted April 24, 2009 nothing much trying to get someones help. Do you have a copy of windows XP to install? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlos_owns Posted April 24, 2009 CID Share Posted April 24, 2009 no but i have a copy on disk if that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug7272 Posted April 24, 2009 CID Share Posted April 24, 2009 Tell me what you want to do. Do you want to dual boot or just have XP? I would say dual boot. http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_vista_and_xp_with_vista_installed_first__the_stepbystep_guide.htm This is a pretty good tutorial. There are several parts and they walk you through it well. If you have any problems or questions let us know. If this doesn't help post up what type of PC you have, if the hard drive is partitioned and what you want to get done and we will help ya out. Its really easy but can appear intimidating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlos_owns Posted April 24, 2009 CID Share Posted April 24, 2009 to be honest me following steps is not a good idea if u can aim/msn or w/e to help me i would really be happy with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug7272 Posted April 24, 2009 CID Share Posted April 24, 2009 I am at work now but if nobody else can help Ill catch ya later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlos_owns Posted April 24, 2009 CID Share Posted April 24, 2009 hey that will do just i'll be on here an we will contact eack other somehow hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlos_owns Posted April 24, 2009 CID Share Posted April 24, 2009 well heres the thing i found all the drivers i need should i just remove vista an add xp or add dual what would any1 recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug7272 Posted April 24, 2009 CID Share Posted April 24, 2009 well heres the thing i found all the drivers i need should i just remove vista an add xp or add dual what would any1 recommend? That is the hardest step. Once you have a good driver cd you are on your way. I like one operating system myself, depends on your uses of the machine and tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlos_owns Posted April 24, 2009 CID Share Posted April 24, 2009 should i install all drivers or what are the main drivers i'll link the page tyo the pc i have if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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