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dduz

13 years ago

I have Microsoft xp professional as an operating system. What should I move up to now?

Thanks,

Deb

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azinoh
13 years ago
You could download the Windows 7 upgrade advisor to find out if your machine is capable of running Windows 7, or you could wait until Windows 8 is released in a few months.

Here is a link that might be useful: Windows 7 upgrade advisor
sushipup1
13 years ago
Just got a new Dell laptop with Windows 7, and at Costco, you can registered for Windows 8 for under $15 when available. I followed instructions to make Win 7 look like my old XP somewhat, and I like it.

Nice to see that prices came down quite a bit. This was $599, and had been $999 only a few weeks ago.
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mikie_gw
13 years ago
How much memory does your Microsoft xp professional computer have now ??

I've seen some 1gb ram, win7 32bit computers, but they usually need more like 2gb minimum ram.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
13 years ago
The upgrade option for windows 8 is available for any new pc purchase for that price.

Here is a link that might be useful: Option
nearandwest
13 years ago
@ sushipup:

If you don't mind me asking, what Dell model did you purchase?
owbist
13 years ago
Deb are you thinking of a new computer or upgrading the XP machine?

If you are thinking of upgrading I personally would say forget it unless you have a really good computer right now that needs something more than you get with XP.

If you are thinking new then go for Windows 7 or 8 but 64 bit architecture and perhaps 8 gigs of RAM (memory).
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For $599 and $699, there were two HP machines and two Dells, all 17.3", at our local store. The link shows out of stock at the online store, but my store had several in stock

Here is a link that might be useful: I think this is the one....
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genes
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Blueit...each new problem should have it own thread...Try clicking on the toolbar and dragging it to where you want it..Once you get it back to the bottom, right click on the toolbar and select LOCK the toolbar

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