Ok, so I have a laptop, Gateway Model MT6705, running Vista 32 Bit Operating System. Simply put, I AM SICK OF VISTA. So, I have this Operating Disk for XP, thing is , it came with my Dell Desktop. Can I use the CD to install XP on my lappy, or can it harm it in anyway? Help or Advice would be greatly appreciated.
A little question?
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I think this belongs in technology section. But I dont think there would be any problem installing the XP disc.
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First off, what do you hate about vista, exactly? You can change the settings so that your OS is extremely similar to XP, but still Vista. It's easier than installing a new XP disc, anway, and potentially messing something up. Just google how to make it similar to XP, it is a really simple process, I read.
lmao, I figuired I needed help, hence posted here.
So, I should give it a go?
My Computer memory is waaaay to low. 1 GB. Also, Vista tends to crash....alot......so yea.... I did what you said already, but to no real avail. And here I stand
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Dell installation CDs can be very tricky. I don't believe it will let you use it to download XP onto the laptop since it is not a Dell built machine, let alone putting desktop software on a laptop but it couldn't hurt to try. If it doesn't work there are still a ton of tweaks you can make to vista to have it run smoother.
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