"aa" <a@microsoft.ru> wrote in message
news:eOCR31u%23JHA.4692@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> Thanks, Bruce, for detailed feedback.
> HP Support exactly say two things:
> 1. Removing VISTA or even installing XP for dual boot willinvalidate the
> warranty. I do not worry about this for with VISTA I am not using the
> machine anyway. If some hardware breaks down, I will remove XP and
> reinstall
> VISTA. Or just swap the HD for I awyas store my date on a separate drive
> or
> at least on a separate partition.
>
> 2. They do not guarantee I will find ALL the drivers for XP. The answer is
> quite ecasive, but I could not get from them anything else
>[color=green]
>>First and foremost, if the specific computer model in
>> question was designed specifically for Vista, there may well be no
>> WinXP-specific device drivers available to make the computer's diverse
>> components work properly[/color]
>
> That was exactly the source of my worry. They now have a stick on all the
> computers Recommended for VISTA or something like that. If MS do not sell
> them a licence for XP, manufacturers have little point in developing XP
> drivers
>
> Also do you know if it is legally OK to buy, say, on ebay that OEM XP ?
> Will
> MS give support to such an installation?
>[/color]


No.

OEM is supported by the system builder..

That's you..

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Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience
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