Microsoft’s Windows Vista Still Can’t Vanquish XP

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I don't see why everyone is giving up. Go online, download it for free, call Microsoft for the confirmation code or get a keygenerator off the Internet. Microsoft brought this on themselves; now they should face the consequences

Yddet of PA 5:21PM August 21, 2008

That's the problem -- many manufacturers no longer provide XP drivers for newer machines (clearly under a "deal" with MicroSh)...

anudas 5:07AM August 21, 2008

You don't need to buy your computer from a major manufacturer in order to get a 'downgrade' license to Windows XP Pro. Just make sure whatever computer you buy has Vista Business Edition on it. That allows you to use the product key to downgrade to XP Pro, using any XP Pro disk.
It's advisable to make sure there are drivers compatible with all of your computer parts before downgrading, or you may have something (sound card, network card, etc.) that won't work after the downgrade. You may also lose any programs or data you may have stored or installed, depending on how you 'downgraded'. It's recommended you know what you're doing before embarking on a downgrade from Vista to XP, or have an IT professional help you out.

Fatesrider of CA 2:29AM August 21, 2008

Microsoft keeps claiming that they are going to fix it, but I don't see any evidence that they even understand what it wrong with it. They just don't get it that things have changed.

Daniel J Swanson of MI 12:07AM August 21, 2008