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Windows 7 / XP Pro downgrade

  • 08-10-2010 12:26pm
    #1
    J_Wholesale
    Closed Accounts Posts: 245 ✭✭


    Does anyone know how the XP Pro downgrade thing works? I'm looking at this PC here:

    http://elara.ie/products/detailsfullat.asp?productcode=ECE2044782#spec

    I was wondering if it's just a case of running an installation CD, or would it be prone to error? Has anyone done this?

    I know XP is antiquated, but we have to have one fast XP machine in the office for reasons I won't go into as it would involve publicly slagging off a large Irish company.


Comments

  • #2
    Odaise Gaelach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,235 ✭✭✭Odaise Gaelach


    I would get in touch with Elara Online's customer support and ask them what form the downgrade takes.


  • #3
    bhickey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭bhickey


    How about just buy a Dell and borrow a Dell XP CD from someone.


  • #4
    subway
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,113 ✭✭✭subway


    it means you can install windows xp on it without the need to purchase an additonal license.
    you just need to get a key and cd somewhere.
    you can use any cd/key and when it gets to activation stage you just call microsoft to tell them what you are doing and they give you a manual activation key.

    http://www.microsoft.com/oem/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/downgrade_rights.aspx#windows7
    To perform the downgrade, legally licensed Windows XP or Windows Vista
    software media is required. The facilitating party should obtain such media
    from the end user. The end user may already have the appropriate media, or
    may be able to request media from the system builder who manufactured the
    system. Note, however, that neither Microsoft nor the system builder is
    obligated to provide such downgrade software media.


  • #5
    subway
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,113 ✭✭✭subway


    to add, if you already have an xp disc and key in your office you are good to go.
    this is the same for any legally sourced copy of 7 pro as per the above link


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    I did this once before for a customer, using Vista Business as the downgrade. I used an OEM disc and a Windows XP Pro product key taken from a scrapped case. When it came to activation I phoned Microsoft and told them I was downgrading. He gave me a confirmation ID right away, didn't issue me a new product key or anything. Not sure if that's the correct procedure (on their side) though.


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  • #7
    woolymammoth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,772 ✭✭✭woolymammoth


    what's wrong with Windows 7 + Windows XP mode? Best of both worlds!


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