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Vista to XP downgrade on Satellite A215-S7437

post #1 of 10
9/30/08 at 5:37pm
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Hello. I read through thread a215-s4757- vista to xp...need drivers! and have downloaded the drivers for the XP installation.

I have purchased a full version of XP w/ SP2 and am ready to install it, but was wondering what the best procedure would be. I was thinking that I would completely wipe the drive and reformat it, then do a new clean install.

I do have my Recovery CD should I have any problems so I could restore it if necessary. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Leslie
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post #2 of 10
9/30/08 at 6:08pm
You could also look at dual booting, which would give you an operational OS while ensuring that you get everything for XP to make the laptop work right.
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post #3 of 10
10/1/08 at 1:15am
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Can I add a partition to my hard drive as it is right now and then install XP on that partition with out having wipe it out?
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post #4 of 10
10/1/08 at 8:12am
It can be done, read this
http://duitwithsbs.wordpress.com/200...-apc-magazine/
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post #5 of 10
10/1/08 at 5:13pm
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Thank you so much! I printed the article and will attempt to do this either tonight or tomorrow. I'll keep you posted on how it goes.

Leslie
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post #6 of 10
10/1/08 at 6:41pm
Good luck
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post #7 of 10
10/2/08 at 8:39pm
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I read the article on adding a partition, unfortunately I do not have any unallocated space on my drive. So now what do I do?
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post #8 of 10
10/7/08 at 6:16am
Sorry about that. No such thing as a stupid question. I was looking for a better article as I have not personally done this but see it recommended all the time because people tend to jump with downgrading and end up with a laptop with some functions that dont work.
Take a look at this because it explains allocting space for the new operating system and how to do it.
http://www.computerbooksonline.com/a..._dual_boot.asp
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post #9 of 10
10/9/08 at 12:13am
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Thank you. I will check it out. I have made the mistake of jumping to fast on my computer adjustments and have wound up with a mess, so I prefer not to do it with this. I like to think that I learn from my mistakes.

I'll keep you posted. And thanks again!
Leslie
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post #10 of 10
10/14/08 at 5:26am
the old site is gone
you can try

http://satellites.fileave.com/toshibaA200/
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