downgrading my operating system from windows vista home premium to windows xp sp3

[lizedit]

i would like to downgrade my compaq presario cq40-339tu built-in windows vista home premium

operating system to windows xp home edition sp3 that could make my notebook computer run

faster, how is that be? would this really be recommendable?

[CherylG]

1st thing to keep in mind is that HP does not support XP on your model.

2nd  relates to the lack of support from HP.You will need to identify all hardware in Device Manager before removing Vista to know which drivers you will need in XP. Which wireless adapter,which video chip,etc.Make a list now.

3rd thing is the need to slipstream SATA driver into XP install cd since you have Intel controller and a SATA hdd which XP will not recognize without the SATA driver.

Part 3 of the XP Downgrade Guide will provide help with the SATA driver and slipstreaming.It also provides many drivers.

Be sure you have burned your Vista Recovery set before starting the process in case you decide to go back to Vista.F11 will no longer work to boot into Recovery once you change OS!

[CherylG]

If you need a more detailed guide on SATA driver and slipstreaming, Daniel has a guide devoted to just that topic HERE

[lizedit]

..thank you very much for your abrupt response. it was informative but to gain more knowledge

should i change my inquiry to like; may i know the relevance of getting a windows operating system of vista premium to a xp sp3 home premium., (the difference of which) supporting my presario cq40-339tu model?

(with 4gb ram)...thanks.

[CherylG]

Many owners change to XP for specific software requirements, hope of increasing performance,etc. The task does require a real desire since it isn't straightforward or easily accomplished.

If you have no software requirements for XP why not consider going with>> Windows 7  It is better than Vista, uses less resources,more stable,etc.

[lizedit]

..may i know in particular what windows 7 edition would you recommended to my presario cq40-339tu;

as if it is almost the same with the package installed vista home premium when it comes to (support &) drivers?

thanks again...

[CherylG]

Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit to take full advantage of the 4gb of memory:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5213932&CatId=306

[lizedit]

..can i install a 64-bit operating system to my "x86-based PC", of which i knew a 32-bit processor (or would it be compatible)?

[CherylG]

Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5213931&CatId=306