Re: Help removing Vista and installing XP on Dell 9400



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I have been contacted by a friend who has just bought a brand new Dell
9400
laptop, but it came with Vista. He doesn't want vista and would like
to
remove it and install Windows XP Pro. Can this be done?

I am a bit worried about tackling this as I know Dell laptops commonly
have
hidden partitions etc.

Can someone in the know advise me please?

Thanks




fit a new hard drive and install XP on it....


Bit drastic that! Why a new drive? Also updated drivers would be needed
to be got of Dells website.
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Not really.............might be for you.


No it 'ain't sonny! Although you seem to be an idiot:-(
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