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> On 4/02/2010 1:45 PM, pavane wrote:
> > > wrote in message
> > ...
> > |
> > | I see you're a bit of a computer/Windows guru...... just a quick question if
> > | I may.
> > |
> > | We have a laptop with (Blech!!) Vista on it. Can I overwrite it with XP and
> > | not lose any of the work/files etc that I have on there already?
> >
> > Why of course you can, Petey. Do it on all of your drives. We will all
> > be quite grateful.
> >
> > pavane
> >
> >
> I don't think I'd believe this idiot pavane. You can usually upgrade, ie
> to Windows 7 without data loss but it is rare that you can downgrade. In
> any case, the golden rule is to back up ALL your data BEFORE any
> attempt, upgrade or downgrade. That way you have a fallback. Anyway, a
> fresh install of Windows XP is the safest way to go.
>
> Krypsis

He could just dual boot it into his Vista.

Scotty