Roll back to xp

[curlyrebel]

id like to roll back from windows 7 to xp. is this possible?

I have xp service pack 3.....any problems other than xp can only support 4MB of memory

 

[ss202sl]

You have to do a clean install Windows XP, you can't just roll back.

 

[curlyrebel]

ok i realize that......my dilema is that my hp laptop cant read my cd/dvd drive

 

[runswindows95]

The biggest problem you might find is a lot of companies quit making drivers for XP.

 

[curlyrebel]

lets assume i can find all my hardware drivers....why wont my laptop read the cd drive ?

 

[rgd1101]

do you mean it won't boot from the dvd drive? change boot sequence in bios.

 

[jnkweaver]

I would assume it was a hardware failure before I assumed the operating system was at fault unless you have proof otherwise.

 

[ss202sl]

Is this an original CD, or a burned CD?

 

[rdc85]

It more like the problem with the optical device (hardware) than OS.....

try cleaning the disk first..
and try verify it still in good condition using other comp....

 

[popeyejohnson]

make a bootable usb drive and bypass the optical drive......
google it theres plenty of guides around and freeware tools to do it for you