Is there a Vista that is accessible to the general public for download or purchase I can upgrade my XP computer?

After the announcement of Microsoft would be gradually XP after refresh support in early April.  If the versions of Vista is available for download or purchase on CD ROM I would consider purchasing the CD as payment options would include interac online or by check.  If there is no response in early April I plan to take the computer still on XP and printer in for recycling.

Original title: Windows updates

After the announcement of Microsoft would be gradually XP after refresh support in early April.  If the versions of Vista is available for download or purchase on CD ROM I would consider purchasing the CD as payment options would include interac online or by check.  If there is no response in early April I plan to take the computer still on XP and printer in for recycling.

Hello

It's always OK to use XP.

The only thing missing will be updated Windows.

If you have installed a good antivirus installed and a good Anti-Malware protection

http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free, it will be OK.

It all comes down to surf the web common sense.

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If you want to update, follow these steps first to check if your system is compatible:

Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Vista drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

If this is not available, Vista will not properly work for you.

"System requirements for Windows Vista"

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/919183/en-us

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Before purchasing Windows 7, follow these steps:

Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

"Windows 7 system requirements"

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

"Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

Windows 7 upgrade paths:

http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

«Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7»

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

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Do the following before upgrade you to Windows 8.1.

Check if the manufacturer of your computer/laptop has Windows 8 drivers available for your model.

If this is not available, Windows 8/8.1 not install and work properly for you.

There is a lot of information in this first link from Microsoft:

Download and run the Windows Upgrade Assistant 8.1 of to see if your machine is compatible Windows 8.1 and read the update for Windows 8.1: FAQ here

:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/upgrade-to-Windows-8

"8.1 for Windows system requirements.

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/system-requirements

See you soon.

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