Windows is extremely stable and will not cause any conflicts with your new
computer.  In fact if you enjoy playing PC video games ..most at this
writing work best with WinXP as opposed to WIN Vista...



-------Original Message-------

 

From: olushola

Date: 08/16/07 11:05:15

To: [log in to unmask]

Subject: [PCBUILD] Using XP instead of Vista

 

I requested a copy of XP from Gateway to replace the Vista that came

with the computer. They seem to infer that the Vista that came with

the computer was tweaked to maximize the hardware functioning.

 

Is this really the case? Will I encounter any performance problems

going to XP?

 

Olushola

 

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Please note that since your system came

preinstalled with Windows Vista, we are unable to provide a Windows

XP CD.

 

You will need to purchase a retail version for this Operating System.

 

Once you installed Windows XP, you will need to install the drivers that

will work with this Operating System.  You may also try installing the

available drivers from this link:

 

http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/docexpress.asp?pn=1014352R

 

Note: In some cases, drivers for Windows Vista work with Windows XP

Operating System.  However, we cannot also guarantee all divers will

work since you are going to use retail copy of Windows XP operating

system.

 

Please note that Gateway does not support changing the Operating System.

Any support for third party software should come directly from the

manufacturer.

 

You may need to search online or consult with the device manufacturers

for drivers for the new Operating System.  However, we cannot guarantee

that these drivers will work on your computer.  In addition, we are not

liable for any damage or compatibility issue that they may cause.

 

 

For your reference, I have also provided here the link for the

specifications of your computer that you may use when searching for the

drivers in case the driver from the link above will not work:

 

http://support.gateway.com/s/Mobile/2007/Apache/1014352R/

1014352Rsp2.shtml

 

If you decide to downgrade the Operating System, it is advisable that

you create first a copy Drivers and Application CD so that in case you

decide to restore the Windows Vista, you can have the chance restore the

factory settings of your computer using this CD including the Operating

System using the Restore DVD shipped with your computer.  You can refer

to this link for instructions:

 

http://support.gateway.com/s/software/MICROSOF/vista/

7515418/7515418su527.shtml

 

This option is used to create a backup copy of the drivers and

applications that are included with the computer. This backup copy does

not include the operating system. The backup created during this process

is burned within the Gateway Recovery Center and should be labeled and

stored in a safe place.

 

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