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Old 1st April 2008 | 16:34
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mixture
 
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Unfortunately, getting a new computer without Vista is now becoming extremely difficult and the last time I had a requirement for such, a second hand one with XP on was the only obvious solution.
I believe HP make machines that you can downgrade to XP out of the box.

Also, I know I promised not to talk about licensing again ... but .... Microsoft give downgrade rights to XP from Vista Business. You have to provide your own CD and legal license key from a copy of XP licensed to you (e.g. on your old PC). But this can only be done with Vista Business and not Home, Ultimate, whatever....

Of course, unless you buy one of the HP type boxes mentioned above, if downgrading from VB on any other machine, you will need to make sure XP drivers are available .... otherwise you will be doing this ... ==>
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