Windows 7 Desktop

I use Windows 8.1, with the addition of "Classic Start".

It works like SP and W7 with the old Start button and is more virus secure.

W8 would help you get a less expensive desktop if that is what you want.

You even get a free antivirus program called Windows Defender (same name as previous malware program but now a full blown anti-virus program).

But, you have to remove all sample AV software from the new computer before WD becomes useable.

Dandy Dan wrote:
Does anyone have any suggestions for purchasing a desktop that has Windows Home or Professional 7? I was able to find a new laptop with 7 but so far have not found anywhere to get a desktop with 7 in it. It is my understanding that Windows 8 or 8.1 won't run a lot of the programs from XP. Open for suggestions and Thanks ahead of time.

Go directly to Dell or HP websites, you have to bypass the Retail stores if you want Win7. You may need to purchase the business models of PCs not the Retail versions to get Win7.

Retail stores only buy the latest consumer equipment which will feature the newest OS.

If you are concerned about XP compatibility then make darned sure you order Win7 PROFESSIONAL. Only the Professional offers a free downloadable Virtual XP from MS website. In a nutshell you get XP which runs as a "virtual machine" on top of Windows 7 desktop so if you can not get your program to work with Win7 you can download and install XP.

Is it important that you get a desktop computer with Win 7? Laptops in today's environment may work out better if you are traveling and you want to keep in touch.

I upgraded my desktop from XP to Win 7 and my laptop also. I take the laptop with me on all our trips from a weekender to a multi-week cross country.

At home, both computers are linked and I can use one to process files from the other. Only the laptop has a printer connected, so the desktop uses it as a network printer. Win 7 has worked very well in this environment.

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I am going to try to get my DELL M90 XP laptops upgraded to WIN7 Pro-32bit... The full build disk cost around $140 and probably cheaper if you look around...

If this doesn't work out for me I will buy a newer DELL Precision M6000 series workstation from EBAY Stores selling OFF-LEASE LAPTOPs... These are around $800 for a pretty late model with WIN7 PRO already on it...

I want to stay with the LAPTOP idea where my setup is based around the DELL DOCKING Station supporting Dual Monitors, keyboard/mouse, speakers, different I/O supporting my hobbies, Ham Radio, etc...

The beauty of my setup is I have my M90 DELL LAPTOP at home and when we go on trips we just grab the laptop and move to a similar DELL DOCKING STATION setup in the RV Trailers.

Sure makes it easy having all your familiar computer stuff with you at all times...

I just hope my older M90s will upgrade to WIN7 PRO 32-bit software and all my software apps and printer etc still works...

The other thing I have no checked on is how long will WIN7 be supported by Microsoft... After doing all of this we may have to do it all over next year haha...

Gripes me big time... I am quite happy with my XP M90's for what I am using them for...

Roy ken...

Dell still sells win7 machines on their website.