Oh well -- it is possible to add XP later even as a dual boot and while it is more complex (I've not done it) EasyBCD has a specific procedure for doing it that takes you through the change in the bootloading.
<< 3) Apparently they do not ship the cooling fan with the CPU,so a minor delay before I can try out my new PC.... >>
In the past, the difference between buying an OEM and a Retail version but with the very newest I don't know any more.
It certainly was a disappointment as I was looking forward to trying something new.
I have a backed up copy of my current XP system (minus all the current junk that I have installed) by the Acronis software. Could I use that to install XP?
The service guy assumed it came with it, but was caught out by not reading the fine print on the sales website.Done that before myself.
The cooling fan is now in "transit"...that to me is a scary term as it can mean many things and have many different outcomes.
I am looking forward to the new system...going from a 40GB HD with only 5% remaining space, to a 1 TB HD will be liberating!