Exactly Ian, and I could not have said it any better. I don't understand the
downgrade either. I don't understand everyone's problems with Vista either
for that matter. I have had Vista and opted for Home Basic for two months
now. Never an issue. Am I really that bright when it comes to computers and
how to use them? I suggest people use F1. It works. Take the time to
study. Read X1000 and you will learn.
"Ian Betts" wrote:
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> "Ursa" <Ursa@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E581654E-1A74-4966-B679-F32AB48ABED4@microsoft.com...
> >I had to downgrade from Windows Vista Home Premium to Windows Vista Home
> > Basic. Before that I made a backup. While downgrading, computer reminded
> > me
> > that all the files were automatically saved in Windows.old folder and they
> > were...but now I can’t run any of the programs and consequently I can’t
> > open
> > any of the files either. I restored backup now that I have Vista Home
> > Basic
> > but it doesn’t seem to work at all...it has just been duplicated.
> > Is there any way I could use these programs and files again or is
> > everything
> > lost for me? i am kinda lost right now since I don't have anything anymore
> > 
> > REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP! 
> >
> >
> >
> Well first I fail to see why you would downgrade but that said most changes
> of windows save flies like that but not your personal flies, These should
> have been backed up to replace then. As for applications, the change might
> have lost many of the necessary links and will require you to reload them.
>
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> Ian
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