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Help, I need a PC

Melensdad

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OK guys, I really need some help. I've already gone to the 'dark side' and purchased a Windows Vista computer this year, and boy oh boy do I regret that purchase. Now I need another Windows computer and do not want Vista.

The problem is it seems that everything comes with Vista.

Can I buy a new computer and get XP preloaded on it? Who makes/sells them that way?
 

DaveNay

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OK guys, I really need some help. I've already gone to the 'dark side' and purchased a Windows Vista computer this year, and boy oh boy do I regret that purchase. Now I need another Windows computer and do not want Vista.

The problem is it seems that everything comes with Vista.

Can I buy a new computer and get XP preloaded on it? Who makes/sells them that way?
Try Dell business, not home or SOHO. You will probably need to talk to a real person, plus raise a stink. You will not be able to do it online.
 

Melensdad

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Thanks!!!

I just sent the links to one of my computer guys to have him configure a system for me. After trying to trouble shoot some printer issues yesterday from the Vista computer at my retail store, I know for fact that I will not be buying another Windows Vista system until they do a dramatic overhaul of that OS. What a P-O-S OS! My retail store has an old Win 98, an XP Server(?) and a new Vista. And will soon have a new XP. The Old Win 98 will be replaced with a 2 year old XP box that I am currently not using, but need to move to the store. That will standardize me on XP, with the one exception of the Vista box.
 

California

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It might be simpler to just buy the XP cd and start from there. It's available at Fry's. You might pass this Fry's link along to your tech.
 

RoadKing

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Try Dell business, not home or SOHO. You will probably need to talk to a real person, plus raise a stink. You will not be able to do it online.

I just bought a laptop from Dell Business, It came with XP.

I can't help much with anything else as I am a MAC guy.
 

Melensdad

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I just bought a laptop from Dell Business, It came with XP.

I can't help much with anything else as I am a MAC guy.
I'm a MAC guy too! If I could get Quickbooks Professional Retail to run on my MAC, along with a proprietary security system software, then I would have the entire retail operation on MACs at all my stores!
 

RoadKing

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I'm a MAC guy too! If I could get Quickbooks Professional Retail to run on my MAC, along with a proprietary security system software, then I would have the entire retail operation on MACs at all my stores!

What I like about the Pc is #1 they're cheap #2 I use mine for internet and Quickbooks Pro, but there are a lot more utility programs eg: youtube download, photo resizers, music crap available. Sometimes low end stuff does have it's place.

When I go out in the snowy woods to fix something I don't bring my snap-on I bring my craftsman.

This is what my buddy picked for me so far so good.

Item Number Quantity Item Description
223-4361
1 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5270 (1.4GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
320-5543
1 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display with TrueLife™
311-7261
1 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
320-5558
1 128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS
341-4886
1 160GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
420-7180
420-7291
420-7312
1 Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
430-0493
1 Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
410-1100
1 Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
313-5297
1 8X CD/DVD Burner w/ double-layer DVD+R write capability, w/ Roxio Creator
313-4783
1 High Definition Audio 2.0
430-2408
1 Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Wi-Fi Mini Card
320-5547
1 No Webcam Option
412-0379
1 No Pre-installed Productivity Software
412-0998
1 Dell Exclusive MediaDirect™ Instant Play Software Application
410-1054
1 No Pre-installed Anti-Virus/Security Software
312-0544
1 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery

987-6928
1 2 Year On-Site Service, Parts + Labor, 24x7 Phone Support
420-7185
420-7190
1 No Dell Automated PC Tune Up or NW Assistant Installed
462-4506
1 Purchase is not intended for resale.
310-9348
1 Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor
310-8624
1 Windows XP™

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