Hi all - Sorry if this topic has already been discussed. I couldn't find it in the forum. If I've missed it, please direct me to the post!
I recently bought a copy of Vista overseas in Asia (out of a giant $4.99 bucket, so I seriously doubt it's legitimacy) and installed it on my system. The software came with instructions to disable or 'crack' the 30-day activation code by changing time and date settings. I gave that a go, but the next day the software was already "expired" and it is not letting me access any of my files or programs unless I go through 'SAFE MODE'.
I have decided to just wait until the official release of Vista, and to buy myself a real legit copy. However, in the meantime, I would like to re-install Windows XP on my computer without formatting my hard drive or losing drivers and settings. But, when I load the XP disc in Vista, the option to "Install Windows XP" is disabled. How do I get around this?