You can upgrade from Vista I think
But not from XP. I think a clean install's the better choice though.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Thu 11 Nov 2010, 16:59, 1 reply, 15 years ago)

I would agree with that
less likely to fuck up.

means I need to back stuff up more though, cos if you are reinstalling you may as well format.

edit: didn't take me long to find a mate who has Windows 7 for me
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Thu 11 Nov 2010, 17:01, Reply)

I think the operating system is teh one thing I wouldn't pirate
since you don't want Microsoft deciding to remotely render your computer unusable
(Bazongaloid, Thu 11 Nov 2010, 17:08, Reply)

that is a thought
unfortunately I don't have the money to spend on it.

many would think this counts as a reason not to get it.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Thu 11 Nov 2010, 17:10, Reply)