[Anticrawl]

I have a sister with a Table PC loaded computer that needs a wipe and we don't have a copy of Windows XP Table PC lying around but I do have the full Windows XP Professional w/SP3 on disc and was wondering if I load it up as a fresh install and load up the few drivers I have will I be able to take advantage of all the features in Tablet PC? Any issues I would run into? I just don't really want to have to buy a copy or run around looking for software or trying to register the corporate key for a downgrade from windows (if available).

Thanks for your time,
Anticrawl

[DerekC]

Welcome to TSG, Anticrawl.

It could work, but I wouldn't recommend it. There are features in Windows XP Tablet, that wouldn't be included with Xp Pro.

You may want to read Microsoft's site for full details.

Q3: What does Windows XP Tablet PC Edition include that Microsoft Windows XP Professional does not?

A3: Windows XP Tablet PC Edition includes everything that is available in Windows XP Professional, and the following additional features:
-Pen Input: Tablet PCs include digital pens that you use to control the computer and to write text in your own handwriting.
-Tablet PC Input Panel: Input Panel is an on-screen keyboard and writing pad. With Input Panel, you can type text without your standard keyboard.
-Microsoft Windows Journal: Windows Journal turns your Tablet PC into a writing pad.
-Microsoft Sticky Notes: You can use Sticky Notes to create and manage short handwritten or voice notes in the same manner that you would keep a stack of paper sticky notes.
-Handwriting Recognition and Conversion: You can write in your own handwriting, and then convert it to typed text.
-Speech Recognition: Tablet PCs have built-in speech-recognition capabilities.
-Document Annotation: You can annotate imported documents with a Tablet PC pen.
-Reading: Your Tablet PC uses Microsoft ClearType technology and a high-resolution display.
-Screen Rotation: You can quickly rotate your screen for landscape or portrait viewing.
-Gestures: You can use your Tablet PC pen to make "gestures." "Gestures" are movements with the pen that complete common tasks.

Like I said, it could work, but I wouldn't recommend it. When it comes to Tablet PCs some of those features like the rotation, and the pen are important.

[Anticrawl]

So what would you advise? Is there a downgrade program available like you can with Vista Home Premium to XP Pro or anything of that sort? A place where I can download said extra features to make it as functional as Tablet PC?

[DerekC]

Are you able to contact the manufacturer for a recovery disc?

[Anticrawl]

Wow DerekC I honestly haven't really considered that. It's an Acer Tablet PC but yes it would be a great deal better to pay for a recovery disc sent to me than buying a copy or fooling with the downgrade service from Microsoft. I will look into this, thank you. Still looking for any other solutions anyone has if this falls through but I appreciate the feedback.

[DoubleHelix]

There isn't a way to get the features of the Tablet operating system from any other version of Windows.