if possible use system restore

If it possible to use system restore to go back to Windows XP? I haven't install vista yet and I do not have a system restore disk from my purchase of Dell desktop computers. I am asking this so that I will not have to install vista if it does not restore back to windows XP.

I want to commend you for asking this question BEFORE installing Vista.
We have heard from many people who have already upgraded their production or main home computer to Vista, and who then come here and ask if they can uninstall Vista and restore thier XP operating systems. It is hard not to be exasperated with such people, but clearly, the first time they have ever been to this site is when they post thier cry for help.
Not only can you not restore XP, but you have a very high risk of loosing all your data when Vista crashes.
Browse the site and read the misadventures of other posters who upgraded their production or main home computer to Vista, and lost their data.
"Black_drahgo" wrote in message

If it possible to use system restore to go back to Windows XP? I haven't install vista yet and I do not have a system restore disk from my purchase of Dell desktop computers. I am asking this so that I will not have to install vista if it does not restore back to windows XP.

Thank you for asking us before installing Vista.
No. System Restore only restores the currently installed OS to an earlier date for that OS (these dates are call "restore points"). System Restore for Vista would only have restore points saved for dates following installation of Vista anyway.
The feature you are asking about is actually a "rollback". It is not possible to rollback Vista to XP.
To try Vista you should use a second hard drive or better yet a second machine.
"Black_drahgo" wrote in message

If it possible to use system restore to go back to Windows XP? I haven't install vista yet and I do not have a system restore disk from my purchase of Dell desktop computers. I am asking this so that I will not have to install vista if it does not restore back to windows XP.

If it possible to use system restore to go back to Windows XP? I haven't install vista yet and I do not have a system restore disk from my purchase of Dell desktop computers. I am asking this so that I will not have to install vista if it does not restore back to windows XP.

If it possible to use system restore to go back using Windows XP? I am asking this question becauseI do not have system restore disk which did not came with the purchase of Dell desktop computers and I have not install windows vista if I cannot restore back the computer OS to Windows Xp.

No, you cannot go back to XP that way. Vista cannot be uninstalled. The only way to go back to XP would be to boot with an XP disc and do a clean install. If you don't have XP install or restore discs, then do not use Vista.
-- Jane, not plain ;) 64bit enabled ;) Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;) "Black_drahgo" wrote in message

If it possible to use system restore to go back using Windows XP? I am asking this question becauseI do not have system restore disk which did not came with the purchase of Dell desktop computers and I have not install windows vista if I cannot restore back the computer OS to Windows Xp.