So i wanted to re-install windows tonight and wipe my pc to nothing. By accident i put in my windows vista disc into a windows xp pc reinstalled windows and now i cannot log into my pc as i need the new cd key for vista. I have now got the windows xp disc but cannot seem to load it in any way at login. How can i load the disc so i can remove windows vista and put xp back ?
HELPPP !!!
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OK you're going to have to slow down and be more specific.
Did you manage to get into the Windows XP Setup?
If Yes, what exact steps did you take to try and install XP?
At a guess, it sounds like you tried to upgrade rather than do a clean install of XP. But until you answer the two questions above I can't say for sure.
Did you manage to get into the Windows XP Setup?
If Yes, what exact steps did you take to try and install XP?
At a guess, it sounds like you tried to upgrade rather than do a clean install of XP. But until you answer the two questions above I can't say for sure.
Yeah you can't upgrade an installation from new -> old
You can do a clean install with the XP disk though.
When you boot from the XP CD it will give you the option to format and reinstall windows. You need to delete the existing partition with your current data on and do a clean install.
You can do a clean install with the XP disk though.
When you boot from the XP CD it will give you the option to format and reinstall windows. You need to delete the existing partition with your current data on and do a clean install.
