Before downgrading to Microsoft Windows XP, you will need to create a set of recovery discs for the preloaded version of Microsoft Windows Vista installed on your system. Please be aware that restoring your system using the Windows XP recovery discs will reformat the hard drive, remove existing disk partitions, and erase any user data, settings, and applications. It is very important that you create recovery discs of Windows Vista prior to downgrading to Windows XP so you have the ability to upgrade to Windows Vista at a later time if you choose.

1. Click Start, select All Programs, select ThinkVantage, then click Create Rescue and Recovery Media.
2. Select Create a set of Product Recovery discs now.
   
   
   
   
3. Verify the correct recordable drive is selected and click OK.
   
   
   
   
4. To verify the recovery discs were created successfully, repeat step one and verify the following text appears in the Recovery Discs section:
   You have already created a set of Product Recovery discs. The Microsoft(R) license for your operating system permits you to create one set of Product Recovery discs. If your Product Recovery discs have been lost, stolen or damaged, contact your local Support Center for assistance.
   Note: A nominal charge maybe incurred for the recovery media.
   
   
   Note: You can only make one set of recovery discs per system.

Once the Windows Vista recovery discs have been created, you may then continue downgrading to Windows XP.