Vista Business Edition - upgrade to Win 7 or Win 8?

I have Vista Business Edition and wonder if I should switch to Win 7 or Win8? Can anyone give me the answer please?

Thank you

Hello

It of up to you if you upgrade or not.

Do your own research on reviews of them anf that benefits or negative they'll give you for your needs.

You should check to see if your system can run rither of them.

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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Run the Windows 8 Upgrade Wizard:

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

See you soon.

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