Re: Brand new laptops/pc with xp pro -64 bit


"Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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It''s Mrs. 2 u wrote:
HELP! I recently pruchased 2 new laptops and 1 pc from Dell. For some
reason when they arrived they have the Windows XP Professional -64 bit
operating system.


"For some reason?" The reason would most likely be that that was what was
ordered.


This operating system is not conducive to our network operation using
various HP printers and our virus protection. Our computer tech has
suggested reinstalling the 32 bit operating system to rectify the problem
so that I can have use of the software, printers, etc. Dell has
accommodated my situation by sending me the 32-bit o/s software to
install.


Well and good.


THIS IS MY QUESTION: When the software arrives (hopefully the US Mail
will be kind and deliver tomorrow), how do I install the new o/s? I am
pretty savvy when it comes to working on the computer (Externally not
internally!); But I am not sure what to do when the software does arrive.
I maybe jumping the gun before the software gets here and I read the
instructions, but I would like to get some feedback before tomorrow so
that I know what to expect. [I currently DO NOT have any programs that
run off of a -64 bit o/s, this is why I want to revert back to the -32
bit o/s.] Once I install the -32 bit o/s, I WILL log back on and tell of
my experience! Thanks in advance for your replies. :)


Your computer tech won't be handling this?

Anyway, it's not particularly difficult.

Simply boot from the WinXP installation CD. You'll be offered the
opportunity to delete, create, and format partitions as part of the
installation process. (You may need to re-arrange the order of boot
devices in the PC's BIOS to boot from the CD.)

There's a little bit more to it than that. How about having all the 32bit
drivers handy for that laptop?


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