upgrade to Win 7 or Win 8.1

I sometimes get a message that a particular internet site can't stand my browser (IE 9) who has the latest SP for Vista.  I am strongly considering update my OS on Win 7.  There are concerns that I should know before I do?  Can I go to Vista Home Premium Windows 7 without any major problems?  I can buy Win 7 but want to know the potential problems before you do.

You should always back up your files first, but it's a very simple upgrade.  Unless you have some viruses or a problem that infects your underlying Vista, the upgrade should be smooth.

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