Instructions for Downgrading to Windows® XP

Before you begin downgrading to Windows XP

The Windows XP Recovery DVD provided by Motion Computing does not require any online activation from Microsoft. It is as if it came on the system's preload and contains all required drivers, language support, and applications in addition to the Windows XP operating system software.

Note: As with any downgrade or change from one operating system to another, creating a set of Windows Vista image Recovery DVDs or CDs for a system before beginning the downgrade procedure is recommended. The backup Windows Vista preload image should be stored in a safe place for use when reinstallation of the Windows Vista operating system software is required. For your convenience, Motion delivers each system with Acronis True Image (LE-Series, C5, F5) which enables simple creation of Recovery Media. Find more detailed instructions on creating recovery media using Acronis True Image here.

For the J3400 Tablet PCs, use Vista’s “Backup Status and Configuration” and select “Complete PC Backup” to create a backup image and create your Windows Vista Recovery Media.

Downgrading to Windows XP

The Windows XP Recovery DVD is bootable and will install the complete preload image of the operating system with drivers and applications on the Tablet PC.

IMPORTANT: Please be aware that this boot process will reformat the hard drive, remove existing disk partitions and erase any user data, settings and applications. Again, when changing operating systems, save any existing data on separate media and reinstall it once the system has been downgraded to Windows XP.

Reinstalling Windows Vista

When you are ready to reinstall Windows Vista on your system, you will need to save any existing applications, data and settings on separate media. Use the Windows Vista Recovery media that was created prior to downgrading to Windows XP to reinstall the system's preloaded Windows Vista operating system.

Be sure to update to latest level of system firmware, drivers, software and Motion utilities. Once that has been completed, reinstall any other applications not provided by Motion Computing.

Note: As part of the Windows Vista reinstall procedure, the Windows XP operating system must be removed from the system hard drive.

Additional Information

For more information on Microsoft downgrade rights, please visit the following URL:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/d/2/3/d23b9533-169d-4996-b198-7b9d3fe15611/downgrade_chart.doc

Applicable countries and regions: Worldwide