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How to install windows xp in sony vaio i3 processor

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i have sony vaio laptop............

 


E series.......
model no = "VPCEB44EN"

 

CORE i3 Processor........

 

already installed "windows 7 home basic 64 bit"..

 

i want to install "windows xp sp2" in this laptop configuration CORE i3 processor "...so plz kindly reply me.......


Message edited by Mousemonkey on 02-07-2012 at 04:16:18 PM
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good luck. Normally you install XP first and then 7 so that the controller and partition are setup correctly for XP. Working backwards you may just end up reformatting.

If you were wanting to run a virtual pc then you will need an aftermarket program as I dont think the HOME version comes with it.

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You would have to shrink the volume using something like Gparted, although it is not recommended because you still may lose everything because of how the boot tables are configured in Windows 7. Why would you want Windows XP on a Windows 7 computer anyway? Kind of a waste if you ask me, mostly all Windows XP applications run under Windows 7 x64, and the few that don't i run a VM.

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