Unless there are compelling reasons for you to do so, I think you
don't have
to completely uninstall Windows XP to install Windows 7. While it is true that
Windows XP may be getting old (of which even Windows 7 is also getting old as
well -- we know for sure that another Windows version gonna come before 2014),
I suggest that you consider buying a new PC that comes with Windows 7.
Personally that is the route I took because I didn't want to wipe off my
documents or even miss my old programmes.
However, if for any other reasons you can not get a new PC, consider
also partitioning your hard drive (if you have at least 320 GB) and
install Windows 7 in a fresh partition. This way, you still have your
Windows XP intact alongside with Windows 7. If you find that you are in
a buoyant Windows 7 mood, you just boot into Win7, but if you miss
Outlook Express, just boot into Windows XP and the rest of the world
will smile along with you.
Just my thought, but I respect others who may have other ideas.
As for price of Windows 7, this is a matter which depends with where you
are and the edition of Windows 7. For instance, here you would need to
fork out about $200 for a Windows 7 Enterprise edition. Just check with
your local software vendors for accurate pricing.
Wish you the best in your migration; see you when you get there!
Cheers,
Ishe
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