Satellite Pro P200-HD: How to use it with Win XP

I recently got the new Satellite Pro P200 HD from Getech. I asked Getech to change the OS to XP because my university will not support Vista. I was told that some of the functionality will be lost with XP, such as the hot key utility and I accepted to go ahead.
However I wasn't informed that the sound will be scratchy and the video will behave as if I am playing a scratched CD.
This is true with sounds from windows as well. I have not been able to enjoy music or video. I have all drivers up-todate and the new XP Bios released recently has been updated.
Please does anyone know someone using this model with XP as OS with the sound and video functioning properly?
This would mean I have been sold a laptop with a faulty sound hardware and should get a replacement because I have had this problem from day one.
Thanks for the help in advance.
Calvin

I purchased a Toshiba P200-140 pre-installed with Vista and had it changed (I live in Bulgaria) by a local computer technician to Windows XP. The sound and everything else works perfectly and is of excellent quality. The technician did say that he had numerous problems trying to find all the correct drivers, and I am now in the process of trying to get copies of the drivers in case I ever need to re-load XP. Can you tell me where you downloaded the drivers for your laptop, and what drivers are needed please.

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