laptop with windows xp needed

[raja2281]

i want to buy a laptop with windows xp. but i have seen most of the laptops offering vista. i cant go for vista since softwares like tally 7.2 dont work on vista.

i checked acer they offer laptops with linux. upgrading to windows xp cost 6000 extra.

hp and compaq dont have drivers available for xp for some models and so not possible to change the os.

dell only has inspiron 1520 available with xp. but i need a 14'' screen.

what shud i do? i dont want to risk installing xp myself since some brands dont have xp driver support.

thx

[Choto Cheeta]

buy any Vista supported notebook and then install Windows XP (Rs. 6000/- for the pro) on top of it...

i cant go for vista since softwares like tally 7.2 dont work on vista.

Virtualization may help u in this regards

[raja2281]

Originally Posted by Choto Cheeta

buy any Vista supported notebook and then install Windows XP (Rs. 6000/- for the pro) on top of it...





Virtualization may help u in this regards

companies like compaq hp dont provide drivers for xp so cant install on them

[Choto Cheeta]

Originally Posted by raja2281

companies like compaq hp dont provide drivers for xp so cant install on them

Mention one model which doesnt have drivers for Windows XP... and regarding the PM which you send !!!

How can Virtualization May help you to run a program like Tally 7.2 which you find not compatible with Windows Vista...

FOr example you may use Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 which is a free product, and can be installed under Windows Vista...

now it gives you a virtual computer under your own Windows Vista... you may install Windows 98SE or XP or what ever you need in side that Virual PC software which you are running Windows Vista...

Read more on the process... http://www.chotocheeta.com/2007/09/0...rtual-pc-2007/

once you have a VPC WinXP running now install any XP compatible software under that VPC WinXP and start working with it

[raja2281]

Originally Posted by Choto Cheeta

Mention one model which doesnt have drivers for Windows XP... and regarding the PM which you send !!!

How can Virtualization May help you to run a program like Tally 7.2 which you find not compatible with Windows Vista...

FOr example you may use Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 which is a free product, and can be installed under Windows Vista...

now it gives you a virtual computer under your own Windows Vista... you may install Windows 98SE or XP or what ever you need in side that Virual PC software which you are running Windows Vista...

Read more on the process... http://www.chotocheeta.com/2007/09/0...rtual-pc-2007/

once you have a VPC WinXP running now install any XP compatible software under that VPC WinXP and start working with it

the model which i wanted to buy hp dv 2601tu and 2401 tu, i asked the authorised dealer if i can change the os to xp and he said we cant since drivers are not available. havnt checked the website though.

[MetalheadGautham]

Originally Posted by raja2281

i want to buy a laptop with windows xp. but i have seen most of the laptops offering vista. i cant go for vista since softwares like tally 7.2 dont work on vista.

i checked acer they offer laptops with linux. upgrading to windows xp cost 6000 extra.

hp and compaq dont have drivers available for xp for some models and so not possible to change the os.

dell only has inspiron 1520 available with xp. but i need a 14'' screen.

what shud i do? i dont want to risk installing xp myself since some brands dont have xp driver support.

thx

have you thought about OS less laptops? you also have lappys with a free OS. buy one of them and install XP.

have a look at digit's laptop shootout for a good idea of companies.

[NucleusKore]

Yes, buy a laptop that comes with Linux preloaded or without an OS. Acer supplies such machines.

[Choto Cheeta]

Windows XP Drivers for HP Pavilion dv2601tu Notebook PC

Windows XP Drivers for HP Pavilion dv2401tu Notebook PC

it seems your vendor has provided wrong information...

at present all Notebook PCs comes with drivesr and full support for Windows XP even the MAC books too

[raja2281]

Originally Posted by Choto Cheeta

Windows XP Drivers for HP Pavilion dv2601tu Notebook PC

Windows XP Drivers for HP Pavilion dv2401tu Notebook PC

it seems your vendor has provided wrong information...

at present all Notebook PCs comes with drivesr and full support for Windows XP even the MAC books too

hi i have chked that link before. just chk the drivers they r giving. and compare it with vista drivers on that same link

[Choto Cheeta]

^^

And ?? I mean what does that mean ?? it is possible that same ZIP file may contain drivers for both Vista and Windows XP...

many times when u download drivers from ASUS / Intel web site for ur Mobo drivers you may see same ZIP file may contain drivers for all Supported Windows OS...