https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-microsoft/nc8430-new-vista-image-amp-hp-software/m-p/3984396#M8021 Rick,<BR />I would recommend, (although it will cost a little) that you add a new drive and install on it. Then put the XP drive secondary in case you want to boot either.<BR />I don't have Vista yet but have heard some things won't run on it, and other have issues.<BR />This will give you options.<BR />Good Luck.<BR />Ken W. Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:54:41 GMT Ken wanderer 2007-04-20T15:54:41Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-microsoft/nc8430-new-vista-image-amp-hp-software/m-p/3984395#M8020 I just got an NC8430 pre-loaded with Windows XP. I want to cleanly install Vista (not upgrade). Is it possible to download and setup a backup partition with HP Backup and Recovery Manager? I cannot find a link anywhere.<BR /><BR />Is there a Vista 'support pack'? Or, do you have to download all of the drivers individually? Wed, 18 Apr 2007 22:30:40 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-microsoft/nc8430-new-vista-image-amp-hp-software/m-p/3984395#M8020 Rick Hambright 2007-04-18T22:30:40Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-microsoft/nc8430-new-vista-image-amp-hp-software/m-p/3984396#M8021 Rick,<BR />I would recommend, (although it will cost a little) that you add a new drive and install on it. Then put the XP drive secondary in case you want to boot either.<BR />I don't have Vista yet but have heard some things won't run on it, and other have issues.<BR />This will give you options.<BR />Good Luck.<BR />Ken W. Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:54:41 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-microsoft/nc8430-new-vista-image-amp-hp-software/m-p/3984396#M8021 Ken wanderer 2007-04-20T15:54:41Z