Installing Windows XP Pro over Vista !!!

[raksrules]

I know this question must have been asked million of times on this forum and i suppose there are tutorials on the same available. But before jumping into the well, i want to get clarifications so i don't mess up things when i attempt the install.

1. I have a Toshiba Satellite L300D-01N laptop with 32 bit Vista Home Premium installed on it. It has AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core QL-60 1.90 Ghz processor and SATA drive (i suppose). Heres the link for the full config:

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Can i install windows XP over this pre-installed Vista ?
Will i need to use the Shrink volume utility in Vista to create a partition for XP ?

2. Will i encounter issues while i boot my machine using a Windows XP bootable CD, like HDD not found for install, etc ?

3. If yes then how do i rectify this issue without minimum effort? I suppose doing something in BIOS will be of help but am not sure. I also know something about slip streaming the SATA drivers and creating a new bootable XP CD but i want to avoid it.

4. Suppose i am able to install Windows XP properly, I expect not being able to boot into Vista again at this point (as per whatever i have read on the net till now). In this case i need to install EASYBCD in XP to rectify this issue so i get a dual boot screen at startup for booting into either of the OSes. Am i correct ?

5. Should i face any issues while using EasyBCD like the Vista Boot partition not found or any other unexpected problem? I mean i don't want to get stuck at a point of no return and render the laptop useless.

6. The laptop did not come with any vista CD but has a hidden partition which will be helpful for Vista recovery (dont know how to use it though). I have created a 2 DVD Vista recovery disc using Toshiba's inbuilt recovery disc creator software. Will it be helpful incase i screw up things.

7. What about the drivers that are needed for XP (if any) to interface with the available hardware in my laptop ? How to be certain that the installed XP will work flawlessly on the laptop ?

I have tried to be as much point blank as possible with my questions. Please let me know if any more information is needed.

[NIGHTMARE]

its ur Question or answers

[raksrules]

These are my questions with certain knowledge that i have gathered from various places and just want to get clarifications where i have mentioned and need answers to my questions.

[Faun]

you have done your homework

[JojoTheDragon]

EASY BCD is good if you currently have vista and now newly installed xp. But it is totally useless if you are installing vista over xp in some cases. May or may not work.