Apparently, #Gateway is all about screwing customers over.

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Date: Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 4:22 AM
Subject: I declined the Windows EULA [Incident: 100104-002459]
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I declined the Windows EULA

Discussion Thread
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Response (Rajith_GWSI682) - 01/05/2010 01:22 AM
Dear razor_goto,
Thank you for contacting Gateway. I’ll be happy to assist you with this operating system issue.
As per the serial number the system is in warranty.
Please note that we do not provide refund for the operating system installed in the system.
If you wish to decline it you can do it. This operating system is bundled along with the hardware when you purchase the hardware.
The Service Request number for this issue is:1-5UBCOD
For further clarifications please feel free to visit our web site http://support.gateway.com/
Have a great day!
Respectfully,
Gateway Online Technical Support

Customer (razor_goto) - 01/04/2010 09:35 PM
Hi, I read the EULA for windows and I declined it.
The EULA has this provision:
"By using the software, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the software. Instead, contact the manufacturer or installer to determine their return policy for a refund or credit."
Can I have a refund for the Windows that was installed on my PC?
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Question Reference #100104-002459
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     Category Level 1: Others
         Date Created: 01/04/2010 09:35 PM

         Last Updated: 01/05/2010 01:22 AM
               Status: Solved

     Operating System: Windows XP
        Serial Number: LUW*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#
Model
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lt31

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