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dellmac · **Downgrade (go back to XP) -** 03-11-2010, 12:08 AM

I have OS X SL 10.6 + Win 7 dual boot on my Dell Mini-10v now. For some reason I need to send my Dell Mini-10v to dell for repair. I am suppose to send it with factory installed OS. Can someone guide me how I can install XP now?

Thanks

holmes4 · 03-11-2010, 12:51 AM

Use the restore/install XP CD Dell gave you. If it is a regular installation, choose a "Custom" install, then "Advanced", then delete all existing partitions and allow the install to use the unpartitioned space.

dellmac · 03-11-2010, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holmes4

Use the restore/install XP CD Dell gave you. If it is a regular installation, choose a "Custom" install, then "Advanced", then delete all existing partitions and allow the install to use the unpartitioned space.

Thanks for your reply. I have this green color CD "Reinstallation CD"
Recovery Media for Microsoft WIndos XP Home Edition Production SP3. You suggesting me to use this CD? I am not sure if this is a bootable CD or not?

holmes4 · 03-11-2010, 03:14 PM

Yes, that's a bootable CD and the one you want.

Lunasin92x · 03-11-2010, 03:50 PM

Have a similar issue, so I guess I need to buy or borrow an external CD Drive?

I haven't found a way to successfully copy the contents of the "green XP CD" to a bootable USB drive.

Any help would be appreciated.

---------- Post added at 04:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:47 PM ----------

Disregard my last post, just read another thread and going to give winsetupfromUSB a try.

dellmac · 03-12-2010, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lunasin92x

Have a similar issue, so I guess I need to buy or borrow an external CD Drive?

I haven't found a way to successfully copy the contents of the "green XP CD" to a bootable USB drive.

Any help would be appreciated.

---------- Post added at 04:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:47 PM ----------

Disregard my last post, just read another thread and going to give winsetupfromUSB a try.

I followed this and got all worked out well
Installing Microsoft Windows XP from usb device (usb-stick, usb-hdd, SD card) simpler method [EeeUser Eee PC Wiki]

If you get any problem PM me or post here

voodoodaddy · 03-12-2010, 09:21 PM

If I were to get an external cd/dvd drive, would installing XP from the re-installation disc be like doing any basic Windows install?

holmes4 · 03-12-2010, 11:29 PM

Yes, it would.

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dellmac Junior Member Posts: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010	Downgrade (go back to XP) - 03-11-2010, 12:08 AM I have OS X SL 10.6 + Win 7 dual boot on my Dell Mini-10v now. For some reason I need to send my Dell Mini-10v to dell for repair. I am suppose to send it with factory installed OS. Can someone guide me how I can install XP now? Thanks

holmes4 Super Moderator Posts: 5,958 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Hampshire	03-11-2010, 12:51 AM Use the restore/install XP CD Dell gave you. If it is a regular installation, choose a "Custom" install, then "Advanced", then delete all existing partitions and allow the install to use the unpartitioned space. Steve Mini 9\|2GB RAM\|64GB RunCore\|Intel 5300\|Windows 8

holmes4 Super Moderator Posts: 5,958 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Hampshire	03-11-2010, 03:14 PM Yes, that's a bootable CD and the one you want. Steve Mini 9\|2GB RAM\|64GB RunCore\|Intel 5300\|Windows 8

voodoodaddy Junior Member Posts: 29 Join Date: Feb 2010	03-12-2010, 09:21 PM If I were to get an external cd/dvd drive, would installing XP from the re-installation disc be like doing any basic Windows install?

holmes4 Super Moderator Posts: 5,958 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Hampshire	03-12-2010, 11:29 PM Yes, it would. Steve Mini 9\|2GB RAM\|64GB RunCore\|Intel 5300\|Windows 8

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