Xp over Vista problem

[RuleMe]

I got a problem.I'm a bit advanced in controling my pc so you can give any type of answer.

I have vista home basic.When i try to install windows xp proffesional with my computer it gives an error saying:That i cant install an earlier version of Windows.

So i tried to boot cd-rom(Don't talk about bios features,i fixed that my cd-rom is the first to be booted,and then the hardware)and it doesnt works,it boots it a time,them my computer starts normally(Compatibilty mode is working by its way but read the my second paragraph).

Waiting for answers,
Thanks,
RuleMe

EDItm me for more details.(I can't find my boot.ini in system32,just bootmgr.exe.mui)
Edit:Hello any help???

 

[RuleMe]

Bump

 

[Dr Super Good]

Try sticking in a new hard disk as the master and removing the current one. You can then install to it like you would if it was a brand new machine.

I also might advise upgrading to W7 instead of downgrading to XP as W7 seems to be a version of vista with the problems fixed.

Also try googling the problem, I am sure hundreds of people have had this same problem.

 

[The Reborn Devil]

Try googling it.

Off-Topic:
You can only bump after 48 hours.
It's not allowed here on the hive to bump like you did.
Just remember that next time ^^

 

[s4nji]

Do low-level format then install Windows XP?
And why don't you just install Win 7?

 

[Ironside]

I'm sure he doesn't because XP is currently the best... I don't know a single guy who didn't complain to Win7 or/and Vista...

 

[Dr Super Good]

W7 is better than XP in my opionion. W7 has better 64 bit support, better direct X support and supports more RAM.

 

[Ironside]

True in those facts... But let's leave it to the choice of everyone's tastes.

 

[BlargHonk]

You can't install XP over Vista as an upgrade, you can however install XP without reformatting, but you have to reinstall everything (all data will be there, just not registry)