Downgrade to xp problem!

[DrR3v0lUt1oN]

Hey guys i currently have windows 7 and i want to downgrade it to xp. Please dont ask why i have my own reasons. Anyways the problem imhaving is that when i press the cd icon in my computer the setup runs but where it says intall windows xp its faded so there is no way i can download it. I cant even download it when my computer is turning on even tho i knw the cd works cause i used on 2 computers so far. I really need to download it it will be great if someone can help me. Thx

P.S. i have a emachines laptop.

[Neil]

You need to put the CD in before booting your computer, meaning you boot to the CD, not the hard drive. You can't install XP over Windows 7, you must reformat.

If the CD doesn't boot, you will have to change the boot order in your BIOS.

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[DrR3v0lUt1oN]

You need to put the CD in before booting your computer, meaning you boot to the CD, not the hard drive. You can't install XP over Windows 7, you must reformat.

If the CD doesn't boot, you will have to change the boot order in your BIOS.

Moved to Tech Corner.

i c what u mean by boot order but i relly dont knw how and i dont knw how to reofrmat. it would be nice if u can tell me step by step.

[Neil]

The Windows XP disk will reformat your hard drive for you.

Your disk isn't booting because the boot order is currently set to your hard drive, you need to enter the BIOS (achieved by hammering a key as you switch on your PC, usually Delete, F2 or F8) and looking for the boot order menu. Look at your manual if you can't find it. Make sure it boots from your CD drive first and Windows XP Setup will start.

[Haku351]

be careful when reformatting your PC though.. unless you know what you are doing with your drivers.

You may not have sound, internet ect..

When i format i have to install internet drivers sound drivers.

Just letting ya know