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The thread discusses reverting from Windows 7 back to Windows XP, with the original poster expressing concern about Windows XP still being in windows.old after upgrade and asking if reverting is possible. A reply confirms that it is possible to revert by renaming the "program files.old" folder and booting from the XP CD to repair the previous installation, warning to rename the folder beforehand to avoid issues with third-party software. Overall, the conversation provides a method for downgrading, indicating a helpful but somewhat technical solution.
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bowlesbe

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Hi there,

I installed windows 7 on top of XP, I noticed my XP is still in windows.old.
Is there anyway of reverting back? probably not i guess.... let me know thanks!

ps i love windows 7, i have it on my laptop, my main issue for my desktop is that it wont let you make the fonts that small!

Ben
 

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Yes

All you have to do is rename program files.old just take out the .old. But not for windows just program files. boot from your xp cd it will find the previous version of windows and you can repair it. If you don't rename program files first your 3rd party software will be all messed up.
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Jeremy

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Yes

All you have to do is rename program files.old just take out the .old. But not for windows just program files. boot from your xp cd it will find the previous version of windows and you can repair it. If you don't rename program files first your 3rd party software will be all messed up.
 

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