IN addition, have you wiped the entire drive with a tool like DBAN?
Either way, try reading the long discussion at the link below.. Lot's of help regarding "downgrading" back to XP.
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-12546_102-0.html?forumID=133&threadID=243153&messageID=2460401
In addition, there are some good tips in the main "Vista Tips and Guides" forum topic at the link below:
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-12546_102-0.html?forumID=133&threadID=238817&messageID=2487295#2487295
Hope this helps.
Grif
Hi,
I recently bought a new HP laptop with pre-installed Vista Home Edition.The model is Pavilion 6548ea.
My problem is I was not able to install the XP OS in it.When I tried installing it couldn't recognize the hard disks .My friend said that some laptops are built only to work in Vista.
Comment on this please!!!

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