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If you want to get XP on a new computer, you'll need to provide a copy of Windows XP that is currently not installed on any other computer, or you will need to purchase a copy of Windows XP from a store that still carries it.
Once you can supply a copy of Windows XP, the store's ConnectPro Computer Technicians can install XP, the latest Service Pack, and all your drivers and updates for an additional $99.99. (This is the price for the Operating System install service in Ontario as of March 15, 2010 -- price is subject to change and may vary by province.)
Hope that helps!
Senior ConnectPro Computer Technician @ #615: Orangeville, Ontario
Just a question, why would you want to replace Windows 7? It's really awesome, and from what I've heard from friends and their netbooks, Windows 7 drains less battery than Windows XP...
Other than that, I'm not entirely sure Windows XP is available any more...
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If you don't already have a copy of Windows XP to install, it might actually be cheaper to buy the Windows 7 Home Premium to Professional Anytime Upgrade. Considering how much an OS costs - not sure about XP, but I doubt it would be less than $50 wherever you can find that still sells it - this might be the best option. Windows 7 Professional allows you to run your OS in XP Mode, which basically works exactly the same as your previous XP PC worked.
Plus, with this, you might not have to bring your computer in - the installation is easier than installing a new OS, whether clean install or upgrade. It apparently takes less than ten minutes to do the changeover, as you are just changing the type of license for the OS you have, not the OS itself.
Hope this helps 
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Just be sure to check the netbook's processor to see if it supports virtualization. Without hardware virtualization, you won't be able to use the specialized XP Mode. I don't believe virtualization is offered in those low-powered netbook processors, but I'm not 100% sure on that...
Senior ConnectPro Computer Technician @ #615: Orangeville, Ontario
