How to Reformat Windows Vista to XP

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How to Reformat Windows Vista to XP

Reformatting your computer back from Windows Vista to Windows XP is necessary when you decide that you do not care for the features of the Vista operating system, preferring XP instead. Accomplish this by overwriting your current Vista installation with the installation files for Windows XP, a process that takes around 45 minutes to perform.

Things You'll Need

  • Windows XP CD
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Instructions

    • 1

      Insert the XP CD into the PC.

    • 2

      Restart the PC. Press any key when prompted to boot from CD.

    • 3

      Press "Enter" at the Welcome screen and "F8" at the license terms.

    • 4

      Highlight the drive containing Vista and press "Enter," overwriting the Vista files with XP.

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