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Old 06-21-2007, 03:30 AM
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Re: Vista -> XP clean install?

Gustaf wrote:[color=blue]
> I want to downgrade to XP on my new computer with a pre-installed Vista.
> I got an XP CD, but when I insert it during startup, it's ignored and
> Vista is loaded as usual. I find no way to access the BIOS, so that I
> can change the boot device order. So, how can I get the XP setup to run
> at startup?
>
> Gustaf[/color]

Try hitting Del before you computer beeps when booting up. If that
doesn't work, try F2. Also, when you first boot, you should see "set up"
and what key you need to press to get in, be it Del, F2 or something else.

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Old 06-21-2007, 03:30 AM