Going back to XPMC from Vista

KNiVES · 8 Feb 2007 at 23:39

I am currently using Vista Home Premium 64 OEM, and it's been activated. But I hate the performances and crashes it brings, and I want to go back to Windows XP Media Center edition that was installed on the PC when I bought it a month ago.

Both XPMC and Vista64 are OEM editions, with their cdkeys and all that; is it safe to reformat the PC and put back XPMC on it, then when Vista is more stable down the line, I can reinstall that and use the CDkey again, or will I have to purchase another Vista?

In other words, can I uninstall Vista, then install it again another time?

KNiVES · 9 Feb 2007 at 00:05

Can you _please_ answer my questions guys

I'm not stupid, and I know the deal with drivers and their usage/reliability under certain manufacturers. Fact of the matter is, Vista is not mature enough to meet my needs.

KNiVES · 9 Feb 2007 at 00:46

And I really appreciate it. Replies come very fast on this forum, and that's why I frequent the place.

KNiVES · 9 Feb 2007 at 11:28

Ronaldo said:
i think once upgraded u cannot uninstall just reinstall xpmc

Can you clarify on that? Do you mean once I've installed Vista, I can't install it again at a later date anymore?

KNiVES · 9 Feb 2007 at 13:20

Thanks very much for the clarification.