Your warranty would be void as you're modifying the system is a way that is
not supported by warranty.

However if you reinstalled Vista later on then your warranty would once
again be in effect.

What issues are you having that are not resolved?

I'd like to help you get it fixed before you try to go buy XP and install
it.


"Enaggs33" <Enaggs33@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> In reference to a post by "Technically Challenged";
>
> I've had numerous issues with Vista; most recently I've been through 2
> full
> system restores. It seems to be an ongoing issue with no support or help
> of
> getting the original issue solved. I have an OEM (assumably) version of
> Vista
> that came with my Gateway system. I have two questions:
>
> 1. Can I downgrade to XP Home or Pro without buying a retail copy?
> 2. If so, where do I go to get a version of XP?
>
> I've been told by Gateway that, by choosing to downgrade, it will void my
> warranty. Additionally, I was told to do a Google search on my downgrade
> options. At this point, I'm beyond frustration and have had no luck with
> Gateways' Customer Service line. Any help would be further than where I am
> now.....
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