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If you do not have an internal DVD drive, you can use an external USB DVD drive.

However, the external USB DVD drive must be attached before you begin this

procedure.

Before you begin the conversion process

You need to be aware of the following items before you start the conversion to the

Microsoft Windows XP operating system:

v It is a good idea to create a set of Windows Vista Product Recovery discs using the

tools provided on your computer in case you want to restore the Windows Vista

operating system on your computer at a later date.

v Depending on your computer model, you can access the tools for creating

Windows Vista Product Recovery discs using one of the following methods:

Note: If a set of Recovery discs is enclosed with your computer, you do not have

to create Windows Vista Product Recovery discs.

1. Start the Windows Vista operating system.

2. Open the Start menu, click All Programs, click ThinkVantage or Lenovo Care,

and then click either Create Recovery Media or Create Product Recovery

Discs.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: It is important that you label your Windows Vista Product Recovery discs

when instructed to do so. You should store these discs in a safe place after you

create them.

v During the conversion process, all data on all partitions of the hard disk drive will

be deleted, including any personal data and configurations settings. Copy any

Microsoft Windows XP Conversion Kit