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Microsoft confirms that Windows 7 users will be able to downgrade to XP

by Heather Wood on Apr 6, 2009 at 03:29 PM

Microsoft has confirmed that users of the new Windows 7 will be able to downgrade to either Vista or XP. Downgrade rights will be open through the company’s PC partners, including HP.  This will allow users that are more comfortable with Vista or XP to downgrade their operating system at… Continue Reading »

Dell issues last minute extension of XP sales

by Arnold Zafra on Jun 22, 2008 at 03:27 PM

A couple of days ago we reported that Dell will stop selling computers with pre-installed Windows XP to get ahead of Microsoft’s June 30 deadline for the life-cycle of the said ten year old OS. As an option to its customers, Dell will be offering downgrade option from Vista to… Continue Reading »

HP now offering the Mini-Note 2133 with Windows XP

by Robert Nelson on May 12, 2008 at 04:31 PM

Following up on the earlier rumors, HP has begun to officially offer the Mini-Note 2133 with Windows XP. Although HP has commented that Windows XP will be pre-installed they are doing it by way of the free Vista downgrade option, so when the notebook arrives it should include an install… Continue Reading »

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