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Old 03-12-2007, 11:33 PM   #1
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I have Server 2003, and i want to install XP home...

But I want to keep my old files and documents and all my installed games. But I dont want server anymore, just Home XP. What is the process I need to do? Thanks!
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Old 03-13-2007, 12:12 AM   #2
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You can't downgrade like that. It requires a reformat.
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Old 03-13-2007, 01:30 AM   #3
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Can I have two OS's? and will it run slower?

basically, since i cant downgrade, can i install win xp home and run that, but will my computer be slow from having two OS's running, or is it not running the other one thats not in use?
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Old 03-13-2007, 02:48 AM   #4
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You'll basically set up a dual boot system and you'll just be running one OS at a time. You'll be asked which one you want to run during boot up. You can get a better understanding of dual booting by reading this first.

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Old 03-13-2007, 07:43 AM   #5
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Please don't start a new thread - I've merged the 2 threads.

In order to dual boot XP and Server 2K3, XP has to be installed FIRST.
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