If you have information on how to downgrade to XP, please pass it over. If
I didn't have software compatibility issues and less available resources,
then I'd be happier about running Vista. However, I need to run my programs
without issues. I ran some searches, but I couldn't find any information
regarding Vista to XP Pro downgrade possibilities for retail users. Plenty
of info about OEM and enterprise editions, but nothing that seems to say
that I'd qualify for a downgrade.

I love the Vista visual aspect, but even with the quality system I have, I'm
not really satisfied with my Vista experience. At present time, XP would
offer much more to me.


"Shane Nokes" <Morpheus_Phreak@nospam.msn.com> wrote in message
news:eSMYJCraHHA.1388@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> 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
> news:FC29999F-E640-4885-ABC9-908A7C489BB9@microsoft.com...[color=green]
>> 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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