I understand your frustration, but give us a chance to help you. Can you tell us what happens when you try to view the photos? Do you get any type of error or message? We might be able to help you watch your photos and enjoy Vista at the same time. I don't recommend installing Win XP if you don't have the experience when it comes to installing an OS.
Although installing Win XP is very straight forward:
1. Insert the Win XP CD and restart the PC
2. Press any key to boot from CD/DVD when prompted
3. Read the instructions that follows
4. Select to install XP where Windows vista is install
5. Choose to for format the hard drive; Quick format is OK
6. Win XP will walk you through the rest of the process
But if you never done it and run into problems, then it can get pretty ugly. I'm not trying to scare you into installing Win XP, but it's a fact that things done always go as plan. Not to mention that including downloading and installing all the updates will take you about two hours. Microsoft has not released SP3, so you must do all the updates a few at a time. Also, you must remember about all the applications and utilities as well that must be installed, e.g. anti-virus, word processors, burning software, PDF reader, and probably a few more software and some drivers. Since you bought a PC with Vista already install, you may not have access to the software.  |