Posts by rookie208

Don't get me wrong, I absolutely hate Vista. But it seems I can't find a "how to" guide anywhere on the Internet that fully explains how to downgrade the right way. I really don't wanna mess up a perfectly good machine and then...

I am currently looking to purchase a good used Alienware laptop. Is there certain models to stay away from? Or features for that matter?? Any advice would be helpful, as my purchase will probably be on eBay.

Thanks for the replies. After more research, I think I'll deal with Vista until I can get my hands on a good used Alienware laptop that still has XP. It appears HP/Compaq warns against downgrading due to some serious hardware conflicts....

thanks for the reply. Is there a simple way to explain how to dual boot?

I have an older Acer Travelmate that I am thinking about totally rebuilding. I have been checking out motherboards and chips online. As cheap as individual parts are now I wonder if I could replace the motherboard and components on a...

So, where do we find the drivers???

Oh yeah, I do have the same model as you......

Getting ready to do the same thing. How many drivers did you have to reinstall and how many did XP provide?? Did you ever find the GeForce driver??

I recently purchased a Presario F750US with (unfortunately) Vista Home Premium. I hate it. I just got a new LEGAL copy of XP Home SP2. How many of you have performed the downgrade and what advice can you offer. Will XP search for...