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Title: Pete - DON'T read this!!
Post by: Alsatian on March 11, 2012, 06:36:41 PM

Running Windows Vista Home Premium on my laptop, how easy/beneficial is it to upgrade to Windows 7? How expensive (cheap!!  ;D) is it to buy?

Bear in mind my technical ability goes as far as clicking 'OK' when it says 'installation completed successfully, press ok to continue'!!  ??? 8)

Title: Re: Pete - DON'T read this!!
Post by: Alsatian on March 11, 2012, 06:38:36 PM

Pete - see I knew you couldn't stop yourself reading this! - instead of I'll get my coat, it'll be I'll get my Mac!!  ;)

Title: Re: Pete - DON'T read this!!
Post by: Pete on March 11, 2012, 06:39:48 PM

How could I not read a thread with that title...

Anyway, all I'll say is go for it mate, I'm impressed with your bravery and courage. ;)

Title: Re: Pete - DON'T read this!!
Post by: Fly on March 11, 2012, 06:42:07 PM

I'd personally say don't bother.
Is your current system up to spec to run a higher OS (Operating System) ?

Title: Re: Pete - DON'T read this!!
Post by: Fly on March 11, 2012, 06:43:51 PM

Windows7 Upgrade Advisor.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows/downloads/upgrade-advisor (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows/downloads/upgrade-advisor)

Title: Re: Pete - DON'T read this!!
Post by: Fly on March 11, 2012, 06:53:53 PM

Just run the check on my lappy.
I'd need new updated wifi drivers, and new updated DVD burning software updates.
 
But overall, after using my mum's Win7 lappy, I'd sooner stick with my Vista, (Home Basic)

Title: Re: Pete - DON'T read this!!
Post by: Fly on March 11, 2012, 07:01:14 PM

Microsoft also dropped Outlook Express in Win7.
Though you could sign up for a Windows Live Email account and use that.

Just let Microsoft share all your info instead of Google  8) LOL

Title: Re: Pete - DON'T read this!!
Post by: Pete on March 11, 2012, 07:13:52 PM

Multiple posts from someone who should know better...

Fly, I've PMed you

 :P

Title: Re: Pete - DON'T read this!!
Post by: Fly on March 11, 2012, 07:26:38 PM

At least they were constructive.  ::)

Edit: I'm sure you know about this Pete.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/9104229/Trojan-virus-tricks-Apple-Mac-users-to-steal-passwords.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/9104229/Trojan-virus-tricks-Apple-Mac-users-to-steal-passwords.html)

Title: Re: Pete - DON'T read this!!
Post by: Alsatian on March 12, 2012, 11:05:15 AM

Methinks I'll stick with Vista then, thanks for the info.  ;)