I'm using a windows 7 home premium 64-bit desktop

Currently, I use a HP pavilion Elite desktop PC, windows 7 64 bit, I don't know if I should spend it or just buy a new windows 8, I bought an 8 portable windows for my spouse found but missing because it does not come with media center or Lightscribe, nor Microsoft is that I use a lot.

What would participate to upgrade this PC or would it be easier just to buy a new one, and I can't the characteristics that I have everything installed on a new computer. Any suggestion would be appreciated, thanks.

emma22 wrote:

Thanks for taking the time to answer, I now HPE-150ff office, product # AY603AA-ABL,.

[personal information deleted] Serial No., it has a hard drive of 1 TB and 8 GB-DDR3, Intel R Core processor i7 CPU [email protected], super multi DVD writer with Lightscribe, bought in 2010,

I'm of the Canada so do not know if the serial number and the product # is different from what would show in the United States, but hope this info helps. I really don't like windows 8, we have bought a laptop earlier this year and came with a guarantee of 2 years that I really like a lot of the programs that I use often, but is not included in windows 8, I like windows media, Microsoft office Task Manager, multimedia player, these elements are an upgrade to windows 8.

I use it only for use domestic, but not sure how long Microsoft must support windows 7 or I would upgrade just my Home Premium, I'm hopeing to maintain the current system as being to retirement cannot redeem every 2 or 3 years, printers are quite cheap to purchase and one that I bought at the photosmart time even more B209a is still going strong, but my new 7510e was a nightmare. I do not play on my computer, but like to do photo and other projects and want lots of room and speed which is the reason for the 1 TB HD.

Considering how long Windows XP has been supported, I can say that Windows 7 will be around and supported by Microsoft for a number of years to come.

There is no driver Windows 8 on the web support portal in the section to download the driver to your desktop PC Pavilion Elite HPE-150ff.  This should be a prime consideration in the upgrade or replace the decision. Your current system is fine, but given the fact that it is from the 2009 models, for safety data and your peace of mind, I recommend you to upgrade in the year. Four or five years for a home PC is an expectation of reasonable product life cycle.  After that, it may or may not work as expected. It would also be a good idea to save your photos on an external drive. If you buy a new PC with Windows 8 Pro as operating system, Media Center is included in the purchase.

Upgrade for laptops running Windows 8 Media Centeris relatively expensive, but not free. You can download and use the version of Microsoft Office 2013 start free. This is the replacement for Microsoft Works.

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