Has anyone got a genuine version of XP pro with serial nos etc that they no longer require? I've got to set up a business machine and the software will not support Vista or 7, only XP pro!
There seem to be plenty on ebay in Germany but thought i'd try you guys first!

If all else fails look for something like THIS if you fancy saving a pound or two - 99p can't be bad?

if you get win 7 then you can download something called xp mode - basically the xp os to run programs etc in that like a virtual machine - if that helps your decision.

I am running win7, but not had the need to download that. But it is completely free from ms.

have you tried in vista using the compatibility mode?

It's a company thing... cannot use anything except Pro!

License with vista, and then legitimately downgrade to xp.
You will need to check which version of vista lets you downgrade to xp pro.

All you will need is a copy of xp pro and your vista license and sometimes a call to microsoft for a key.

i have to do this to client machines at work as none of our software works on vista even in compatability mode.

Roger