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Uninstall Win 7 Ultimate

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by bg9208, 2013/08/24.

  1. 2013/08/24
    bg9208

    bg9208 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Just bought an unbranded desktop with Windows 7 Ultimate installed. I don't like Win 7 and would like to wipe the system clean so that I can Install XP which I am comfortable with. How Can I do this,?
    Can Ijust Format the C: drive or is it a lot more complicated, assuming that it not impossible ?
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    I would highly recommend you get used to Win 7...

    But, you need to verify that you can get XP drivers for your hardware BEFORE formatting the drive.
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi bg9208. I agree with Steve. Windows XP is set to end support in April of 2014 so it would be better if you kept Windows 7 on the desktop system. You can make the interface similar to Windows XP so it won't feel as different.

    What motherboard, video card, and processor does the computer have?
     
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    MrBill

    MrBill SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    Got to agree with Steve and Evan here. Tell us what you don't like and maybe we can help you get it the way you like.
     
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    James Martin

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    Maybe you could leave Windows 7 intact and do a virtual install of XP on the same machine. I have not tried this yet, but maybe someone with more experience can guide you on it.
     
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    Arie

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    Like others have said: Windows XP is no longer an option, it will be obsolete in 8 months and have zero-day exploits forever shortly after.

    Use Windows 7 for a month. You get used to it quickly.

    If by chance you can't get used to it, use something like Classic Shell, but I'd suggest getting to grips with Windows 7 "as-is ".
     
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    James Martin

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    Classic Shell is a nice touch to Windows 7, but I am staying with the Aero look.

    Another great thing about Classic Shell is the ability to bring back the original Windows 7 start menu (my current setting looks like Windows Vista) by holding down the Shift key before clicking on the start button.
     
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