Comments on: How can I downgrade from windows 7 to Windows XP or Vista? http://www.windows7vista.com/how-can-i-downgrade-from-windows-7-to-windows-xp-or-vista/ Compare Windows 7 and Vista editions News , Guides and Tips Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:29:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: David S http://www.windows7vista.com/how-can-i-downgrade-from-windows-7-to-windows-xp-or-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1399 David S Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:06:02 +0000 http://www.windows7vista.com/how-can-i-downgrade-from-windows-7-to-windows-xp-or-vista/#comment-1399 Hi The difference between Windows XP and Windows Vista was from the ground up, making it difficult for programs and drivers from XP to work in Vista cus everything fuctioned in a different way and system files were replaced or located in different folders. And a bunch of new features were added. HOWEVER This is not so with Windows 7, 7 is not a radical redesign of the OS, its basically Windows Vista with a new interface and slightly optimised resource management to improve speed.... That is why everyone rants about how Windows 7 is so smooth and bug free for a new OS.... its not actually anything significantly new besides the GUI, Libraries (which are basically shortcuts) and a few other niggles... The only programs that dont work with Windows 7 are programs that deal directly with the inner working of the PC (for things like Tune-Up programs, Anti-virus and Disk partitioning software) - Not for things like photoshop, Pro-Tools and Solidworks I installed Pro Tools HD and Pro Tools regular on Windows 7 with no hassle, however if u still have problems i recommend going to the program files folder that contains ProTools.exe or ProToolsLE.exe , right clicking on it, Properties>Compatibility then in the "Compatibility Mode" area click "Vista Service Pack 2" from the drop down menu, then click in the box below "Run as administrator" Althought im doubtful there would be any issues cus i dont have any (on my 64bit systems) this should solve any problem Also check that your not trying to install the 64bit (x64) editions on a 32bit (x86) PC Hi

The difference between Windows XP and Windows Vista was from the ground up, making it difficult for programs and drivers from XP to work in Vista cus everything fuctioned in a different way and system files were replaced or located in different folders. And a bunch of new features were added.

HOWEVER

This is not so with Windows 7, 7 is not a radical redesign of the OS, its basically Windows Vista with a new interface and slightly optimised resource management to improve speed…. That is why everyone rants about how Windows 7 is so smooth and bug free for a new OS…. its not actually anything significantly new besides the GUI, Libraries (which are basically shortcuts) and a few other niggles…

The only programs that dont work with Windows 7 are programs that deal directly with the inner working of the PC (for things like Tune-Up programs, Anti-virus and Disk partitioning software) – Not for things like photoshop, Pro-Tools and Solidworks

I installed Pro Tools HD and Pro Tools regular on Windows 7 with no hassle, however if u still have problems i recommend going to the program files folder that contains ProTools.exe or ProToolsLE.exe , right clicking on it, Properties>Compatibility then in the "Compatibility Mode" area click "Vista Service Pack 2" from the drop down menu, then click in the box below "Run as administrator"

Althought im doubtful there would be any issues cus i dont have any (on my 64bit systems) this should solve any problem

Also check that your not trying to install the 64bit (x64) editions on a 32bit (x86) PC

]]> By: arou42 http://www.windows7vista.com/how-can-i-downgrade-from-windows-7-to-windows-xp-or-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1400 arou42 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:06:02 +0000 http://www.windows7vista.com/how-can-i-downgrade-from-windows-7-to-windows-xp-or-vista/#comment-1400 If the program works with Vista, get Vista drivers for it they usually work with 7. Or How to perform a clean install of Windows. A clean installation consists of removing all data from your hard disk by reformatting your hard disk and reinstalling the operating system and programs to an empty (clean) hard disk. Note: To boot from your Windows CD, the BIOS settings on your computer must be configured to do this. On start up keep tapping either F2, Esc, or Del, to enter the BIOS set-up. Look for "Drive configuration", "Boot order" or similar and make the CD/DVD drive the first boot device. Save settings and exit. Start your computer from the Windows CD. To do this, insert the Windows CD into your CD drive or DVD drive, and then restart your computer. When you see the "Press any key to boot from CD" message, press any key to start the computer from the Windows CD. At the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to start Windows Setup and then press F8. Follow the instructions on the screen to select and format (NTFS) a partition where you want to install Windows. You may be asked if you wish to install 3rd party SATA drivers by pressing F6. Unless you have a Laptop, you can ignore this request. If you do have a Laptop, you'll have to download and copy the SATA drivers to disk or flash drive for later installation. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Windows Setup. You will be asked to enter "Regional and Language/Keyboard Settings" your serial/product key and then activate Windows. If the program works with Vista, get Vista drivers for it they usually work with 7.

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How to perform a clean install of Windows.

A clean installation consists of removing all data from your hard disk by reformatting your hard disk and reinstalling the operating system and programs to an empty (clean) hard disk.

Note: To boot from your Windows CD, the BIOS settings on your computer must be configured to do this. On start up keep tapping either F2, Esc, or Del, to enter the BIOS set-up. Look for "Drive configuration", "Boot order" or similar and make the CD/DVD drive the first boot device. Save settings and exit.

Start your computer from the Windows CD. To do this, insert the Windows CD into your CD drive or DVD drive, and then restart your computer.
When you see the "Press any key to boot from CD" message, press any key to start the computer from the Windows CD.

At the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to start Windows Setup and then press F8.

Follow the instructions on the screen to select and format (NTFS) a partition where you want to install Windows.

You may be asked if you wish to install 3rd party SATA drivers by pressing F6. Unless you have a Laptop, you can ignore this request.

If you do have a Laptop, you’ll have to download and copy the SATA drivers to disk or flash drive for later installation.

Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Windows Setup.
You will be asked to enter "Regional and Language/Keyboard Settings" your serial/product key and then activate Windows.

]]> By: The Plop http://www.windows7vista.com/how-can-i-downgrade-from-windows-7-to-windows-xp-or-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1401 The Plop Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:06:02 +0000 http://www.windows7vista.com/how-can-i-downgrade-from-windows-7-to-windows-xp-or-vista/#comment-1401 Not possible. Upgrading to a different and newer version of Windows is a one way trip Not possible. Upgrading to a different and newer version of Windows is a one way trip

]]> By: i am special http://www.windows7vista.com/how-can-i-downgrade-from-windows-7-to-windows-xp-or-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1402 i am special Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:06:02 +0000 http://www.windows7vista.com/how-can-i-downgrade-from-windows-7-to-windows-xp-or-vista/#comment-1402 if you want to run it than right click and select troubleshoot compatibility to downgrade you have to boot from xp or vista disk press f12 at startup if you want to run it than right click and select troubleshoot compatibility

to downgrade you have to boot from xp or vista disk
press f12 at startup

]]> By: Khanya http://www.windows7vista.com/how-can-i-downgrade-from-windows-7-to-windows-xp-or-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1403 Khanya Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:06:02 +0000 http://www.windows7vista.com/how-can-i-downgrade-from-windows-7-to-windows-xp-or-vista/#comment-1403 Get the XP cd and re-install. Back-up your drivers. Get the XP cd and re-install. Back-up your drivers.

]]> By: isank http://www.windows7vista.com/how-can-i-downgrade-from-windows-7-to-windows-xp-or-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1404 isank Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:06:02 +0000 http://www.windows7vista.com/how-can-i-downgrade-from-windows-7-to-windows-xp-or-vista/#comment-1404 this is a simple job my friend... just u will have to reinstall that is u have to install windows xp again from its cd in ur pc as u have installed windows 7 and here u r done..... this is a simple job my friend…
just u will have to reinstall that is u have to install windows xp again from its cd in ur pc as u have installed windows 7 and here u r done…..

]]> By: jcurrieii http://www.windows7vista.com/how-can-i-downgrade-from-windows-7-to-windows-xp-or-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1405 jcurrieii Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:06:02 +0000 http://www.windows7vista.com/how-can-i-downgrade-from-windows-7-to-windows-xp-or-vista/#comment-1405 If you have an XP disk, you can install (preferably on an empty partition) the OS on the laptop and dual boot. As for the Virtual Mode...that is limited to the top one or two versions of W7. At least that is the information that I was provided by the Windows 7 newsletter I receive (and the editor receives her info directly from Microslut). As for "downgrading"...W7 hasn't been released yet (only "trial" editions that either have - 31 Aug - or will - Jun/10 - "self destruct" when their appointed date comes around), so since the *upgrade* packages aren't available yet, there won't be any downgrade packages. Besides, even if they *were* available right now, W7 can only be upgraded from Vista, so any downgrade would be to it only. Your only choice right now (other than the dual boot) is to do a clean wipe and re-install. Good Luck! EDIT: Wheee! The Idiot Thumbs-Down-Cause-I'm-Bored Faerie seems to have come along...either that or Love32 wanted to be closer to the top? If you have an XP disk, you can install (preferably on an empty partition) the OS on the laptop and dual boot.

As for the Virtual Mode…that is limited to the top one or two versions of W7. At least that is the information that I was provided by the Windows 7 newsletter I receive (and the editor receives her info directly from Microslut).

As for "downgrading"…W7 hasn’t been released yet (only "trial" editions that either have – 31 Aug – or will – Jun/10 – "self destruct" when their appointed date comes around), so since the *upgrade* packages aren’t available yet, there won’t be any downgrade packages. Besides, even if they *were* available right now, W7 can only be upgraded from Vista, so any downgrade would be to it only.

Your only choice right now (other than the dual boot) is to do a clean wipe and re-install.

Good Luck!

EDIT: Wheee! The Idiot Thumbs-Down-Cause-I’m-Bored Faerie seems to have come along…either that or Love32 wanted to be closer to the top?

]]> By: Cassandra http://www.windows7vista.com/how-can-i-downgrade-from-windows-7-to-windows-xp-or-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1406 Cassandra Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:06:02 +0000 http://www.windows7vista.com/how-can-i-downgrade-from-windows-7-to-windows-xp-or-vista/#comment-1406 Windows 7 has not been released yet. You need to reinstall Windows Vista or XP Windows 7 has not been released yet.

You need to reinstall Windows Vista or XP

]]> By: ikaros http://www.windows7vista.com/how-can-i-downgrade-from-windows-7-to-windows-xp-or-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1407 ikaros Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:06:02 +0000 http://www.windows7vista.com/how-can-i-downgrade-from-windows-7-to-windows-xp-or-vista/#comment-1407 From 7 to XP! Oh boy,another genius! From 7 to XP! Oh boy,another genius!

]]> By: Sundi http://www.windows7vista.com/how-can-i-downgrade-from-windows-7-to-windows-xp-or-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1408 Sundi Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:06:02 +0000 http://www.windows7vista.com/how-can-i-downgrade-from-windows-7-to-windows-xp-or-vista/#comment-1408 like everyone else said- you'll have to reinstall. I've tried Windows 7 already- I've reinstalled three times and I think it's crap. I work on computers for a living so I know what I'm doing. I'll be staying with XP on my work computers. I just bought a new computer at home which came with Vista Premium and I decided to keep it. If I get frustrated then I'll put XP on this also. If I decide to later upgrade to 7 at least I know I have it for free as a Vista Premium owner :) like everyone else said- you’ll have to reinstall.
I’ve tried Windows 7 already- I’ve reinstalled three times and I think it’s crap. I work on computers for a living so I know what I’m doing.
I’ll be staying with XP on my work computers. I just bought a new computer at home which came with Vista Premium and I decided to keep it. If I get frustrated then I’ll put XP on this also. If I decide to later upgrade to 7 at least I know I have it for free as a Vista Premium owner :)

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