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**Phantom_X** · 09-07-2006, 06:11 PM

I'm downloading windows vista RC1 and I'm wondering, how can you unistall vista?(in case I don't like it)

**Disturbed0** · 09-07-2006, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantom-X

I'm downloading windows vista RC1 and I'm wondering, how can you unistall vista?(in case I don't like it)

Format the hard drive.

**Vanden** · 09-07-2006, 06:53 PM

yes format the HDD with any OS you want or you can get

**PopeOfDope** · 09-08-2006, 01:42 AM

Format the partition
Put in Windows XP CD
Boot into recovery console, type fixmbr

**twelve** · 09-08-2006, 02:02 AM

There is no uninstall option for any Operating System. You can either create a new partition for the OS or use a seperate hard drive. then if you want to remove it you format the partition/hard drive. Then you have the fantastic task of trying to remove the vista bootloader.

**Macca** · 09-08-2006, 02:09 AM

PopeOfDope just said how to remove the bootloader...

**twelve** · 09-08-2006, 02:38 AM

you do know that doesn't always work, right?

Most versions of XP Home don't have the recovery console on them. Especially if it was a pre installed version. Such as on a Dell or Fujitsu Siemens. They usually come with a "recovery cd". Which is a stripped down XP CD.

**Southparkmaniac** · 09-08-2006, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by twelve

you do know that doesn't always work, right?

Most versions of XP Home don't have the recovery console on them. Especially if it was a pre installed version. Such as on a Dell or Fujitsu Siemens. They usually come with a "recovery cd". Which is a stripped down XP CD.

MY Compaq latpop has that and it's annoying and crap.

**twelve** · 09-08-2006, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jaker

MY Compaq latpop has that and it's annoying and crap.

Yep my mum's toshiba had it and so did our old Fujitsu Siemens pc. The laptop now has a pirate XP Pro on it and the Fujitsu got thrown out the window. (the window was open tho). I then built a proper PC and that has the same XP Pro on it.

And of course so does mine. So we have the same XP Pro with the same wga workarounds and the same cd key on all 3 computers. The police could have a field day going through the pirated software in my household.

**Macca** · 09-08-2006, 03:41 AM

Well all you have to do it reset the mbr and it should be sweet.

**twelve** · 09-08-2006, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Pepsi

Well all you have to do it reset the mbr and it should be sweet.

full format and reinstall fixes it to but its a pain to have to back up/lose everything to do it.

**Macca** · 09-08-2006, 04:04 AM

You can use a dos bootdisk and just fdisk /mbr, I think that should work.

**twelve** · 09-08-2006, 04:17 AM

you need to have reliable floppy's for that. I got a floppy drive but all my disks keep corrupting. And I'm not going to buy more redundant technology. lol

**Tommi** · 09-08-2006, 06:08 AM

floppys arent even used on laptops anymore.
and my laptop doesnt have a pc card socket coz apparently they are phazing them out.

**Theknightinhell** · 09-08-2006, 09:46 PM

Can you make a Vista boot disc? Or do you HAVE to put it on the HD

**twelve** · 09-08-2006, 11:35 PM

I believe that Linux is the only OS that can be booted from the cd. Not 100% sure so don't bite my head off if I'm wrong.

**Jincast90** · 09-09-2006, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by twelve

I believe that Linux is the only OS that can be booted from the cd. Not 100% sure so don't bite my head off if I'm wrong.

You are wrong!

/Biteing twelves head off.

**twelve** · 09-09-2006, 01:31 AM

Instead of spamming prove me wrong if I'm wrong.

**PopeOfDope** · 09-09-2006, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by twelve

I believe that Linux is the only OS that can be booted from the cd. Not 100% sure so don't bite my head off if I'm wrong.

Mac OSX 7 can boot off a USB flash drive
http://nothickmanuals.info/doku.php?id=minivmac

Might be the same for a CD. There is also a version of XP that can do that but it takes long to make.

**twelve** · 09-09-2006, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by PopeOfDope

Mac OSX 7 can boot off a USB flash drive
http://nothickmanuals.info/doku.php?id=minivmac

Might be the same for a CD. There is also a version of XP that can do that but it takes long to make.

Thats not OSX7 on USB. Its Macintosh Plus, 128K or SE.

But at least your post is constructive and to the point.

Edit: It kinda is almost osx7 its actual OS/7 no 'X'

**PopeOfDope** · 09-09-2006, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by twelve

Thats not OSX7 on USB. Its Macintosh Plus, 128K or SE.

But at least your post is constructive and to the point.

Oops, yeah, I just saw 7.5.5 on the page and assumed it was 7. I guess it wasn't.

**Jincast90** · 09-09-2006, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by twelve

Instead of spamming prove me wrong if I'm wrong.

Ok I will then. What I was typing was not spamming.

You can get a live cd/dvd/flash drive whatever with windows xp using this program: http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/

Next time you should reconsider what you think spam is.

**twelve** · 09-09-2006, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jincast90

Ok I will then. What I was typing was not spamming.

You can get a live cd/dvd/flash drive whatever with windows xp using this program: http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/

Next time you should reconsider what you think spam is.

Really? because what you said was 100% spam. How on earth you think it wasn't, I don't know.

Making a post that says nothing at all is called spam. If you had put that link in and actually proved that I was wrong then it would not have been spam. Anyone could have put "You are wrong!". PopeOfDope confirmed I was wrong and backed it up with evidence.

Next time you should think about what you are posting.

**Jincast90** · 09-09-2006, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by twelve

Really? because what you said was 100% spam. How on earth you think it wasn't, I don't know.

Making a post that says nothing at all is called spam. If you had put that link in and actually proved that I was wrong then it would not have been spam. Anyone could have put "You are wrong!". PopeOfDope confirmed I was wrong and backed it up with evidence.

Next time you should think about what you are posting.

Ok. Sorry if I was spamming then. Wont happen again.

**cyanide** · 09-09-2006, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by twelve

There is no uninstall option for any Operating System.

Wrong! Windows XP and older versions can be uninstalled if they've been installed using the "Upgrade" option and the user has selected "Allow me to uninstall Windows XP".

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Originally Posted by twelve

Instead of spamming prove me wrong if I'm wrong.

Instead of spamming, how about you use google?

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Originally Posted by twelve

Really? because what you said was 100% spam.

Wrong. What he said was 100% fact.

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Originally Posted by twelve

Making a post that says nothing at all is called spam.

And yet his post contained info, while yours contained nothing but flames. Who's the spammer now?

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Originally Posted by Jincast90

Next time you should reconsider what you think spam is.

Bingo!

Now for the Windows version of a live CD, better known as Windows PE or Preinstallation Environment.
http://www.google.com/search?q=windo...en-US:official

How about you keep "slamming the ban hammer" on idiots and let the people who have the "know-how" do their job of helping the ones with questions or problems. Your moderation post doesn't give you a right to flame members.

**twelve** · 09-09-2006, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Riiiidge Raaaacer!

Wrong! Windows XP and older versions can be uninstalled if they've been installed using the "Upgrade" option and the user has selected "Allow me to uninstall Windows XP".

Instead of spamming, how about you use google?

Wrong. What he said was 100% fact.

And yet his post contained info, while yours contained nothing but flames. Who's the spammer now?

Bingo!

Now for the Windows version of a live CD, better known as Windows PE or Preinstallation Environment.
http://www.google.com/search?q=windo...en-US:official

How about you keep "slamming the ban hammer" on idiots and let the people who have the "know-how" do their job of helping the ones with questions or problems. Your moderation post doesn't give you a right to flame members.

As staff (which you are but seem to think it makes you above the rules) you should be aware of the quick justice policy which states:
"If you're going to take the time to post "Use Search!", take the time to give them an answer. Otherwise don't bother replying. Posts consisting of nothing other than "Use Search!" will not be tolerated."

"Post with Purpose! These forums are very busy, and we are a GREAT resource and repository for a lot of useful information. However, it's hard to sift through this information with posts that don't add anything or contribute to the discussion."

So there you have it. His post contributed nothing, he is in violation of the policy. Now onto your post.

" Parrot Posts are not allowed. A parrot post consists of repeating what has already been previously stated or addressed in the thread. These posts are considered spam and may result in a temporary ban."

Your post added nothing knew you just resaid what has already been covered.

**Vanden** · 09-09-2006, 06:49 AM

i just adding a easer way to get rid of your vista boot screen

VistaBootPRO

http://www.vistabootpro.org/

**cyanide** · 09-09-2006, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by twelve

As staff (which you are but seem to think it makes you above the rules)

As staff, you're supposed to give the RIGHT instructions. As staff, you're supposed to do your f'in research before posting crap. Like I said, how about you keep "slamming the ban hammer" while letting the people with know-how help the people here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by twelve

"If you're going to take the time to post "Use Search!", take the time to give them an answer. Otherwise don't bother replying. Posts consisting of nothing other than "Use Search!" will not be tolerated."

And yet YOU don't use google?

Quote:

Originally Posted by twelve

"Post with Purpose! These forums are very busy, and we are a GREAT resource and repository for a lot of useful information. However, it's hard to sift through this information with posts that don't add anything or contribute to the discussion."

Again, how about you f'in use google before crying? A simple search for "Windows live CD" in google will give you the most relevant results. These forums are not supposed to contain all the wisdom of the internet. You have to search for it.

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Originally Posted by twelve

I believe that Linux is the only OS that can be booted from the cd. Not 100% sure so don't bite my head off if I'm wrong.

Again, a simple google search would've contradicted your beliefs. But noooo! You're supposed to threaten the members for more info, right?

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Originally Posted by twelve

So there you have it. His post contributed nothing, he is in violation of the policy.

Wrong. His post did contribute enough. But according to your "Quick Justice" policy, he was supposed to copy-paste a link + write a post detailing all of that. How lazy and selfish of you.

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Originally Posted by twelve

" Parrot Posts are not allowed. A parrot post consists of repeating what has already been previously stated or addressed in the thread. These posts are considered spam and may result in a temporary ban."

Lol, you amuse me! Jincast90 said you were wrong, so you flamed him. I gave a bit more info, plus a google link which would've helped you on your way. And you found my post "spam"? How about you re-read my post? Oh wait, you want me to copy+paste the whole wikipedia article here along with the instructions, right? LOL!

Stop defending your stupidity, I can go on all day long...

**Capt.ArD** · 09-09-2006, 09:22 AM

I think this is embarassing. This is just a battle of people who refuse to admit defeat. True, i have opinions on who is in the wrong, and i do think some of these new posting rules are getting ridiculous, but there is a point when a person is no longer worth arguing with. Neither of you are contribuing to the question prestented anymore, whether you were originally or not. For that matter, neither am I. please, just chill out. If someone gets on your case, ignore it. If they keep trying to argue, they only make themself look like a tool.
To be honest, nobody really cares all that much about a "use search post" anyway. it's teaching people how to do the right thing, instead of being spoon-fed knowledge.

**cyanide** · 09-09-2006, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt.ArD

I think this is embarassing. This is just a battle of people who refuse to admit defeat. True, i have opinions on who is in the wrong, and i do think some of these new posting rules are getting ridiculous, but there is a point when a person is no longer worth arguing with. Neither of you are contribuing to the question prestented anymore, whether you were originally or not. For that matter, neither am I. please, just chill out. If someone gets on your case, ignore it. If they keep trying to argue, they only make themself look like a tool.
To be honest, nobody really cares all that much about a "use search post" anyway. it's teaching people how to do the right thing, instead of being spoon-fed knowledge.

They should make you a mod. They're supposed to be there to diffuse situations and help members, not go around threatening and flaming people

09-07-2006, 06:11 PM	#1
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Vanden Join Date: Aug 2005 Real First Name: Vanden Location: Vandenland Just Played: Marval 1 Posts: 11,489 Trader Feedback: 0	yes format the HDD with any OS you want or you can get __________________ You know where to find me.

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Theknightinhell Suicide Silence Theknightinhell Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,163 Trader Feedback: 0	Can you make a Vista boot disc? Or do you HAVE to put it on the HD __________________

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Vanden Join Date: Aug 2005 Real First Name: Vanden Location: Vandenland Just Played: Marval 1 Posts: 11,489 Trader Feedback: 0	i just adding a easer way to get rid of your vista boot screen VistaBootPRO http://www.vistabootpro.org/ __________________ You know where to find me.

09-08-2006, 01:42 AM	#4
PopeOfDope DopaMean Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London UK Posts: 3,739 Trader Feedback: 0	Format the partition Put in Windows XP CD Boot into recovery console, type fixmbr

09-08-2006, 02:02 AM	#5
twelve Muffin Love n Lemon Join Date: Jul 2005 Real First Name: Phil Location: Surrey, UK Just Played: Why is this mandatory? Posts: 11,734 Trader Feedback: 0	There is no uninstall option for any Operating System. You can either create a new partition for the OS or use a seperate hard drive. then if you want to remove it you format the partition/hard drive. Then you have the fantastic task of trying to remove the vista bootloader.

09-08-2006, 02:09 AM	#6
Macca QJ Is Cluttered. Join Date: Jun 2005 Real First Name: Daniel Location: New Zealand. Posts: 6 Trader Feedback: 2	PopeOfDope just said how to remove the bootloader...

09-08-2006, 02:38 AM	#7
twelve Muffin Love n Lemon Join Date: Jul 2005 Real First Name: Phil Location: Surrey, UK Just Played: Why is this mandatory? Posts: 11,734 Trader Feedback: 0	you do know that doesn't always work, right? Most versions of XP Home don't have the recovery console on them. Especially if it was a pre installed version. Such as on a Dell or Fujitsu Siemens. They usually come with a "recovery cd". Which is a stripped down XP CD.

09-08-2006, 03:41 AM	#10
Macca QJ Is Cluttered. Join Date: Jun 2005 Real First Name: Daniel Location: New Zealand. Posts: 6 Trader Feedback: 2	Well all you have to do it reset the mbr and it should be sweet.

09-08-2006, 04:04 AM	#12
Macca QJ Is Cluttered. Join Date: Jun 2005 Real First Name: Daniel Location: New Zealand. Posts: 6 Trader Feedback: 2	You can use a dos bootdisk and just fdisk /mbr, I think that should work.

09-08-2006, 04:17 AM	#13
twelve Muffin Love n Lemon Join Date: Jul 2005 Real First Name: Phil Location: Surrey, UK Just Played: Why is this mandatory? Posts: 11,734 Trader Feedback: 0	you need to have reliable floppy's for that. I got a floppy drive but all my disks keep corrupting. And I'm not going to buy more redundant technology. lol

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Tommi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Broxburn, Scotland Posts: 967 Trader Feedback: 0	floppys arent even used on laptops anymore. and my laptop doesnt have a pc card socket coz apparently they are phazing them out.

09-08-2006, 11:35 PM	#16
twelve Muffin Love n Lemon Join Date: Jul 2005 Real First Name: Phil Location: Surrey, UK Just Played: Why is this mandatory? Posts: 11,734 Trader Feedback: 0	I believe that Linux is the only OS that can be booted from the cd. Not 100% sure so don't bite my head off if I'm wrong.

09-09-2006, 01:31 AM	#18
twelve Muffin Love n Lemon Join Date: Jul 2005 Real First Name: Phil Location: Surrey, UK Just Played: Why is this mandatory? Posts: 11,734 Trader Feedback: 0	Instead of spamming prove me wrong if I'm wrong.

09-09-2006, 09:22 AM	#29
Capt.ArD Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 67 Trader Feedback: 0	I think this is embarassing. This is just a battle of people who refuse to admit defeat. True, i have opinions on who is in the wrong, and i do think some of these new posting rules are getting ridiculous, but there is a point when a person is no longer worth arguing with. Neither of you are contribuing to the question prestented anymore, whether you were originally or not. For that matter, neither am I. please, just chill out. If someone gets on your case, ignore it. If they keep trying to argue, they only make themself look like a tool. To be honest, nobody really cares all that much about a "use search post" anyway. it's teaching people how to do the right thing, instead of being spoon-fed knowledge.