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    Gach Bol Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 18, 2009, 05:50 PM
    Removing webroot and XP from my computer
    I have a difficult time to uninstall both Webroot and XP operating system from my computer. I have a new Vista that I just bought last four days, but it tell me that I have to remove/uninstall XP from my computer. I tries sevaral times to remove them, but I wouldn't work. Pleae help!
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    Oct 31, 2009, 08:58 PM

    Is the Vista an upgrade ? Firstly if you just did this take it back and get Windows 7, it will format the drive for you, just make sure to get all important data off first.
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    Oct 31, 2009, 09:27 PM

    I agree I would get 7 instead. But you need to do a FULL install, not an upgrade.
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