-PUSH- i have the same question like the thread starter i have a hp 2140 mini installed was vista but luckily there was a win xp pro cd in the package and no vista i also have installed winxp and it is that automated install i dont have to type in an activation key for it and the sticker on my netbook is for vista the ahci drivers are installed and service pack 2 also in next few days i will reinstall xp on it and want to remove that crappy oem stuff and off course install the service pack 3 so will there be any problems errors etc or not