Are XP PCs still available

uk_dave&gill · 1st February 2009, 13:10

Our PC is due to be replaced soon, and I'm hoping I'll still be able to get XP (we've got Vista on our recently purchased laptop, and I just can't get on with it - sorry, I have tried!)

I know Dell were still doing Vista to XP "downgrades" recently, but a quick visit there hasn't given me much hope :-(

Anyone know of a reputable supplier that still does them?

eddybrown · 1st February 2009, 13:42

I don't know of any suppliers that still do them although you might be able to build yourself a pc, or purchase a pc without an OS and then install XP yourself if you have a license for XP.

James.uk · 1st February 2009, 14:47

I just installed WinXP pro on a lady friends laptop, she hated Vista!

..

All you need is a "genuine" copy of WinXP on CD.

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LeePrescott · 1st February 2009, 15:46

Have a look at Insight (www.insight.com/uk ), most HP PC's come with an XP downgrade option and their configuration centre will downgrade it for you fairly cheaply.

I am a manager at Insight and we see lots of Vista machines being downgraded and you will be suprised at the choice available to you.

Cheers
Lee.

JohnDotCom · 1st February 2009, 16:15

As said several Companies Dell included will load Windows XP if they are going to loose a sale through Vista being preloaded.

uk_dave&gill · 1st February 2009, 17:13

Thanks for the replies!

Quite happy to get a Vista machine - as long as it comes with a downgrade option!

Think I need to get a move on though, before it's too late

comanche · 1st February 2009, 21:43

both these companies are still offering pc's with XP

web-systems.co.uk - collect only notts

powerc.com - mail order/collection

hope these help

Robert

Simon W · 2nd February 2009, 02:19

Windows XP with Service Pack 3 is available here:

http://www.rlsupplies.co.uk/rlstore/...stems_173.html

(They're a good outfit, ask for Lucy or Richard if phoning).

uk_dave&gill · 2nd February 2009, 12:17

Nice to know it's still possible to get XP on it's own - at least this way I might have more choice of what to buy, although it would be galling to have to pay for Vista and then effectively throw it away!

Might be critical to get a new PC soon. Seems it didn't like me asking about a replacement! Made a load of strange whirring and clicking noises in the night, load enough to wake me up, which takes some doing! It was in "hibernate" which was odd... Loaded up this morning, but currently none of the USB sockets seem to be working...

ColinB · 2nd February 2009, 19:15

Novatech still do XP home

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/home.html

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uk_dave&gill This is my second home .. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Town Posts: 4,166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 189 Times in 105 Posts	Are XP PCs still available Our PC is due to be replaced soon, and I'm hoping I'll still be able to get XP (we've got Vista on our recently purchased laptop, and I just can't get on with it - sorry, I have tried!) I know Dell were still doing Vista to XP "downgrades" recently, but a quick visit there hasn't given me much hope :-( Anyone know of a reputable supplier that still does them? __________________ Dave

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LeePrescott Avid contributor VW Golf sports plus TDi Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have a look at Insight (www.insight.com/uk ), most HP PC's come with an XP downgrade option and their configuration centre will downgrade it for you fairly cheaply. I am a manager at Insight and we see lots of Vista machines being downgraded and you will be suprised at the choice available to you. Cheers Lee. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

1st February 2009, 17:13	#6
uk_dave&gill This is my second home .. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Town Posts: 4,166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 189 Times in 105 Posts	Thanks for the replies! Quite happy to get a Vista machine - as long as it comes with a downgrade option! Think I need to get a move on though, before it's too late __________________ Dave

2nd February 2009, 12:17	#9
uk_dave&gill This is my second home .. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Town Posts: 4,166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 189 Times in 105 Posts	Nice to know it's still possible to get XP on it's own - at least this way I might have more choice of what to buy, although it would be galling to have to pay for Vista and then effectively throw it away! Might be critical to get a new PC soon. Seems it didn't like me asking about a replacement! Made a load of strange whirring and clicking noises in the night, load enough to wake me up, which takes some doing! It was in "hibernate" which was odd... Loaded up this morning, but currently none of the USB sockets seem to be working... __________________ Dave

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James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	I just installed WinXP pro on a lady friends laptop, she hated Vista! .. All you need is a "genuine" copy of WinXP on CD. .

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	As said several Companies Dell included will load Windows XP if they are going to loose a sale through Vista being preloaded.

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comanche Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer 2.0 V6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mansfield , Notts Posts: 136 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post	both these companies are still offering pc's with XP web-systems.co.uk - collect only notts powerc.com - mail order/collection hope these help Robert

2nd February 2009, 02:19	#8
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	Windows XP with Service Pack 3 is available here: http://www.rlsupplies.co.uk/rlstore/...stems_173.html (They're a good outfit, ask for Lucy or Richard if phoning).

2nd February 2009, 19:15	#10
ColinB Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Croydon, Surrey Posts: 1,141 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Novatech still do XP home http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/home.html