Downgrading from Windows 7 to Windows Vista without losing settings

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I don't care. All I want to do is to downgrade my OS and have my microphone working.

son
I am disappoint.

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[Wafflajizzles]

It's irrational to downgrade. Just look for the correct drivers.

[Ethan]

correct drivers.

Download the latest x32 or x64 driver:
32 bit: http://www.w7forums.com/dell/R171786_32bit.exe
64 bit: http://www.w7forums.com/dell/R186858_64bit.EXE
(Download the 32 bit one if you installed a 32 bit version of Windows 7, or 64 bit of you installed a 64 bit version of Windows 7)

Right click computer, and choose manage, then device manager.
In the Sound, Video and Game controller group you will see a device called "Windows High Defintion" - delete this by selecting and pressing delete.
Now having removed this device from your system you should run the Dell Sigmatel Driver EXE you downloaded previously.
Restart when prompted.
???
Profit!

[Tokthree]

Through this thread we have been able to deduce that the OP is a complete idiot.
Yay!