wrong group, Spuddy.

"Spuddy" wrote in message
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Hello:

I just got a new laptop that has Vista Home Basic preinstalled on it.
I found that many of my apps are not working properly on Vista. So,
I'd like to install XP Pro and have it be my default O/S. Will by
doing so wipe out my Vista?

Thanks for any help,
Spuddy