angeleyes041968 :
Hello, i have a laptop with linux operating system i hate it so i wonder if anyone can tell me how i can change it to xp?
XP is dead.
Windows 7 is so much better and faster. Use Win7 x64 if possible.
1. Back up all of your documents and files, preferably to an external drive.
2. Disconnect the back up drive before installing Windows.
3. Boot from the Windows XP CD or Win7 DVD when your laptop starts up.
.... You will have to press F1 or Del or Esc or something.
.... Unfortunately every machine is different
.... I can't help you there, read the manual or look at the bottom of the screen.
.... You only have a few seconds to do it as soon as you turn on the machine.
4. Then install windows using the fresh install option.
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5. Your computer will format the disk ERASING EVERYTHING ON IT ! ! !
You did back up in step one, right?
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6. Then Windows will install. Just follow the prompts.
7. When Windows has finished installing, re-connect the back up drive and copy your files onto the laptop with the fresh copy of Windows.
Good Luck and remember to back up often (monthly, at least).