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So I have an older computer with Windows XP on it and I would like to purchase Windows 7 instead of 8. Do you guys have any recommendations on where to go and what version I should get. I see some on Amazon for about $100 but then I also see a (Full) version for much more. Can I trust that the $100 one is going to be good enough?
Thanks,
Thanks,
Then a small linux system is the way to go for a OS that will run fast.
I would recommend a small OS like PuppyLinux.
It's free and so is the majority of linux software - like programs ect.. It's mostly all open source.
You can use firefox and most all plugins ect... Surfing should be the same if that's what you mostly do.
Then if you need to use windows at times.
Just instal Virtual Box / Virtual Machine.
Then download a free version of windows 7 Pro (32 bit) and run it under VM.
Dont like that idea?
Another option.
Then just find a version of windows 7 Pro (32 or 64) online and burn it to a dvd and instal it and and use it free for 30 days.
If you like it - then just register it and keep using it.
Also - Check your PM's/Email.
Because I built from nothing I had to buy a physical disc but I believe that you can upgrade directly through your desktop - look in My Computer - System properties (around that area) and it should give you an option to pay and and start downloading without having to wait for a disc.
Does it matter if it's a 32bit or a 64bit?
If the version of windows that's on it now is 64 bit - then just stick with 64.
If it's 32 bit,then stick with 32 bit.
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This is a good one: http://www.reddit.com/r/softwareswap/comments/1zjpm4/h_windows_7_8_81_all_versions_microsoft_office/
If you're really set on upgrading to windows 7, run the upgrade advisor. I'm willing to bet the machine will have issues with vista/7/8/8.1 because you wouldn't be asking for advice if you actually built the machine or knew much about computer hardware/software. Here is the advisor:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=20
There are some pretty good distros for Linux...Ubuntu is very user friendly these days, but for parents or older people that might be used to a certain systems... it might be too much of a learning curve. Honestly it depends on their intelligence and level of technical competency.
"Manufacturers" such as in HP, Dell, or emachines want you to just buy a new computer. Therefore they don't typically release updated driver software for legacy machines. Now, the actual hardware within the machine might have an updated driver set, but it takes some basic skill and effort to track them down and get them properly installed. You see, these manufacturers just put the parts together, they don't actually manufacture the parts (CPU, RAM, Motherboard, VGA)
1 - punch yourself in the dick
2 - go to the store and buy a laptop or desktop with Windows 7
3 - get Mrs.JasonV to make you a sandwich
4 - ???
5 - profit
Thanks from a sucker
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