Can you downgrade Vista Basic to Windows XP Professional?

[denisonjobcorps]

I've been trying to install virtual pc on to my new laptop, it has vista basic as its operation system, which doesn't meet the system requirements of Virtual PC 2007. And it wont let me run Virtual PC 2004 either. I need to downgrade to XP. Windows XP CD wont boot.

[Muslim]

There are 2 issues here.
1- Booting from Windows CD
2- Compatibility

1: Check your BIOS to make sure it boots from the CD first rather from the hard disk

2- Compatibility is a serious issue. Many if not most new laptops do not support Win XP. Although you may be able to install XP, you will not find the XP drivers needed for such things as Lan / Modem / Screen / graphics / etc.
You should check the laptop manufacturers website to find out if you can download XP drivers specific to your make and model.

[Tofu]

Check your BIOS for boot orders.

[wish]

hii
yes windows is giving all users tat oppurtunity too now ,
but all u need is a special dvd , for downgrade ..

otherwise , install a fresh copy of xp and make it multiple os