Installing XP with same disc

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1040EZ

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Howdy all.

I got a new notebook for school, and it runs pretty well, but it has Vista on it.

I'm not inherently adverse to Vista; I think it's neat and I don't have many problems with it. After some research, though, I decided that if I installed XP, I would probably be able to have my computer run more efficiently.

Is this true? If I install XP, would that make my computer run any faster, or is that just a myth spread by those who hate Vista?

And if it is indeed true, can I install XP on my computer with a disc that was already used on my home computer? The XP disc came with my desktop system, and I installed it (obviously.) Does that mean I can't use the serial again?

And for posterity, I'll post my specs.

HP Pavilion dv6000
Windows Vista SP1
3.0G RAM
AMD Turion x64 2.0 GHz
 
The answer is Yes, it Will work faster with xp. It's faster and more reliable, and stable, while vista had very many crashes (when I had it about 1 year ago). Biggest trouble you could get installing xp could be finding compatible drivers, if you only have drivers for vista.
And about installing from the same disk as on your home pc, you can install it, but not activate it.
 
As said above, you'll need XP hardware drivers for the laptop, and you will not be able to use the prodcut key on an additional installation.

Click here for a link to the XP drivers.
 
I must say, i've heard horror stories about amateurs who don't use the proper hardware drivers, so if you're not up to installing drivers, then bear the Windows Vista...
It's not a good OS, but it's tolerable if no other options are available.
 
What happens if I don't activate XP? Does it mean I don't get support for it, or does it mean it won't update?

And yeah, the main reason I plan on installing XP is because I'm going to school soon, and I will be majoring in Electrical Engineering. I don't know what kind of software I need, but I figured that it would be a good idea to keep Windows on rather than just install Debian. That always leaves me with the option of a dual-boot system, but if I could make it faster with XP, or even just install Debian, that'd be great.

That's a question for a different thread, however. Thanks for the help.
 
If you don't active XP after 30 days you won't be able to get into the OS at all, won't be able to log in, so do it while you can!

And you can also get updates as well, but you need to have the OS registered!!!!
 
If you don't active XP after 30 days you won't be able to get into the OS at all, won't be able to log in, so do it while you can!
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You're making it sound like the OS will be useless if not registered in 30 days and it will need to be installed. That is not the case. While you won't be able to Log In after the 30-day period expires, you will have the option to Register, or Shut Down the System.

And you can also get updates as well, but you need to have the OS registered!!!!
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Some (many?) updates will install regardless of the OS being Registered. It's the big ones like SP's and whatnot that look to make sure they're installing to a Registered product.
 
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