Vista Business upgrade, Service Pack 2

What are my options that will allow me to level to 11 Explorer outside the upgrade to Windows 10?   I don't think I qualify for the free promotion ending July 29, 2016, due to not having Windows 7 or 8, which I thought that Vista was included, what are my options to improve my internet & essentials of security experience?

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You can still use Firefox, if you do not want to pay for 7, etc.

And Google ended in favour of Chrome in XP and Vista.

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Depends on hardware configuration required on later operating systems, and also find out if the manufacturer of the laptop computer is supported and provides drivers for operating systems later as to whether it is possible or feasible to upgrade or not.

There is no free upgrade Vista to 7, 8.1, or 10.

Follow these steps before you buy Windows 7.

Microsoft sells more than 7; Try Amazon.com.

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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Follow these steps before buy you and upgrade (new installation) of Windows 8.1.

Microsoft sells more than 8/8.1.

Try Amazon.com, etc.

Check if the manufacturer of your computer/laptop has Windows 8.1 drivers available for your model.

If this is not available, Windows 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

"Update to Windows 8.1: FAQ".

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

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How to buy Windows 10:

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/cat/Windows/CategoryID.70036700

But first make sure that you have the correct configuration and your computer manufacturer provides the right drivers for 10.

https://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-specifications#sysreqs

" System requirements Windows 10"

https://www.Thurrott.com/Windows/Windows-10/3884/Windows-10-system-requirements

Microsoft deploys Windows 10 available as free upgrade to Windows 7 features, Windows and Windows Phone 8.1 8.1 qualified. It will be available from July 29, 2015

"FAQ Windows 10.

http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-FAQ

See you soon.

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