If you want to use XP there is no problem... but in some cases a new laptop with new chipset will have some problem with sound driver.
the recovery cd ussualy contains a OS that bundling with your laptop.. you can restore your laptop to it's original OS setting and condition for your laptop.
if you still want to use XP, make sure you have all the hardware drivers ready
the recovery cd ussualy contains a OS that bundling with your laptop.. you can restore your laptop to it's original OS setting and condition for your laptop.
if you still want to use XP, make sure you have all the hardware drivers ready