Downgrading Windows 7

panyabuku

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Where do I get the manual of downgrading from Windows 7 down to XP. Windows 7 is rubbish and would like to get back to old XP.
 
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There is no manual. You just reformat the hard drive and reinstall XP and hope you can find all the drivers for your computer.
 

cassandraf_winteam

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Yep, what Grumpy9117 said, but also as he warned. I'd recommend doing some research for XP drivers before reinstalling XP as sometimes they are no longer available / hard to find. You will also need your original XP disc for the installation as there isn't a way to downgrade without the disc.

Cheers,
Cassandra
Microsoft Windows Outreach