XP on Santa Rosa?

last SG · 2007-07-07T12:50:49+00:00

Well, as I've said, you could try an unactivated copy of Windows XP to bypass it. Chances are that it won't allow, because there are some detection codes whi...

deathscythe99 SG

Hmm...

What if I get a Macbook, install windows there? Will applications like Autocad and Matlab for Windows work??

LazerLordz SG

Yes, why not. Mr. Green It's not emulated, because you will be running XP natively.

deathscythe99 SG

Hmm.

Hope I get a disc on Macbook if possible.

So I can install XP (windows version I bought??)

ndmmxiaomayi SG

If you don't want Linux, just take out the XP disc and format away Linux and install XP.

And drivers problems are just too problematic for Linux. It takes way too long. Even cleaning out viruses in Windows is way faster.

On a laptop, it actually won't be so bad. Because most hardware are integrated, so the detection rate is high. In fact, I hardly ever need to install drivers on Linux for a laptop, because there's no need to. For a PC, it's another issue.

ndmmxiaomayi SG

Use Bootcamp.

Autocad doesn't work on Mac, however, Matlab does.

http://www.mathworks.com/support/sysreq/current_release/macintosh.html

deathscythe99 SG

Mi Matlab cant work Sad

deathscythe99 SG

So (just to refresh)...how do I get XP into a system pre-loaded with Vista already?

Do I install XP to allow a dual-boot of XP and Vista?

Any guides? Thanks!

ndmmxiaomayi SG

You can dual boot XP and Vista. However, you can't uninstall Vista to install XP. Microsoft's rules, can't defy. Mad

deathscythe99 SG

Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:
You can dual boot XP and Vista. However, you [b]can't uninstall Vista to install XP. Microsoft's rules, can't defy. Mad [/b]

Cant remove? Hmm.

Ok for dual-booting, is there a need to install 3rd party Linux?

deathscythe99 SG

I found this online: http://cyberjunction.wordpress.com/2007/06/25/vista-downgrade-rights/

How to downgrade Vista Business/Ultimate to XP Pro (Who will do this anyway? Well, if you have custom applications that only run on XP Pro, you have no choice or use Virtual PC). Follow the step by step guide below.

1.

Install the Machine with XP PRO Media and get any valid XP Product Key.
2.

After finishing the installation, there will be 2 options for you to pick for the Windows Activation. Activate online or activate through Phone Call. Pick activate through Phone Call.
3.

The system will show a series of Installation ID for activation.
4.

Send an email to [email protected], and include all the information below:

1.

XP PRO Product Key and COA (Certificate of Authenticity) installed to the machine
2.

Vista Business/Ultimate Product Key and COA if possible
3.

XP Installation ID that shown in the system
4.

Customer information
5.

Microsoft will verify the information and respond within 24 hours. (Common case is about 5-6 hours)
6.

You will received an email from SEAPA, with the activation key. Key in the activation key.

You have 30 days to activate your Windows.

ndmmxiaomayi SG

Nope.

deathscythe99 SG

So in that case I can install XP and Vista on same partitions? Or different?

ndmmxiaomayi SG

Nope either. Every OS runs in their own partitions.

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