Q: I really want to downgrade windows vista to windows xp. I have a CD that came with my Dell Desktop which has Windows XP Media Center on it. I was wondering if I could install it on my Gateway laptop which has Windows Vista Home Premium. In simpler terms: 1. Can I use my Dell Desktop Windows XP CD on my laptop from gateway? 2. If I can, will it erase any pictures or documents when I downgrade to XP?
A: You sure can use your Dell CD, i use one on my toshiba all the time. Your files will be deleted, so back them up on a CD, DVD, USB stick, or external hard drive.