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Changing from Vista to Windows 7

Mar 13, 2011 1:55AM PST

Is this something that can be done or is it a bad idea?

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Now that some millions have done this.
Mar 13, 2011 1:58AM PST

It's assured that most can do this. But looking at your post we can't tell if your machine and more importantly "your goals" can be achieved.
Bob

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Yes
Mar 22, 2011 10:17AM PDT
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Sorry, WRONG
Mar 23, 2011 12:42AM PDT

Microsoft still supports both Windows XP SP3 and Vista. Windows XP SP3 will be supported till 2014. Whether they ever actually "protected" those operating systems is another question..

As to whether moving from Vista to Win7 is a good idea, that becomes a personal choice based upon the specs of the computer you have and whether the current Vista system is functioning fine.

Hope this helps.

Grif

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Same
Mar 31, 2011 3:45AM PDT

Thats what i've been mostly saying, but i think you cleared it up for the person