ok this is a laptop/desktop computer that is really pimp but my Q this pc restricted to vista which i dont know how great that is since everyone seems to hate it and i heard that alot of old games dont work with it which would suck for me since im a gamer but the real Q is could i change this back to XP if i had the disk
Whats the deal with the xps 2010?
i have an xps w/vista.. you will love it! and it is great for gaming!
Whats the deal with the xps 2010?
Of course you can.
One of the great things about computers is that there is always a way to do something. Its just not always the most "fun" way of doing.
First, let me give you advice. It will not be a fun process.
If you want to have XP on the machine as the OS Then you will have to remove Vista in the process. (You can put it back and do what we call "Dual Booting")
If you just want to run Windows XP Programs then I suggest keeping Vista and getting what is called a "Virtual Machine" Which is a program that acts like windows xp and allows you to "install" xpprograms to it.
Virtual machine is really easy to use as well. So don't feel intimidated. Its as easy as running windows in a window. *wink*
For more info about Virtual Machine check the sources log.
If you don't want to do Virtual Machine and you really just want XP as the Primary OS. Then you will end up erasing the Vista Install. If you get a Vista Install CD when you get the computer, then you can very easily install WindowsXP and then WindowsVista. Just remember that when you Install WindowsXP you will have to spend some time getting alot of updates and making sure you get all the correct drivers for your laptop. *Which you can usually get by using windows update
As for whether or not to get it becuase of gaming. I game on a Windows Vista laptop (I have the XPSM1730) and I do just fine. Most ofthe older games that just say "XP" will run on it. So its not a big a deal as everyone makes it out to be.
Hope that helps,
-Ark
lilac
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