Should I Upgrade to Microsoft Vista?

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One common problem when considering the question of a Vista upgrade is where to start. We suggest that anyone thinking about a Vista upgrade start by taking these steps.

- Compare Vista features and decide which version is right for you.
- List the benefits you expect to receive from a Vista upgrade.
- List the systems you would upgrade and their current operating system.
- List the age of each system above and its expected reaming life span.
- Check each system and verify it's Vista upgrade path.
- Test each system for its Vista hardware compatibility.
- List the cost of any hardware upgrades necessary for Vista.
- List the cost of the Vista software.
- List the cost of any labor to perform the upgrade.
- Look closely at the per system cost and the age of each system.
- Consider the wisdom of each upgrade based on age and costs.
- Compare the total costs of the upgrade to the expected benefits.
- Consider the outcome above vs buying a new PC with Vista preloaded.
- Contact a Microsoft Certified Partner to Confirm your decision.
- Take action or postpone the decision until a hardware failure occurs.

If you would like to try both Vista and XP you may consider Dual Booting both of these operating systems.

For additional help with your Vista upgrade project contact us direct at:

CSN1 MS Licensing:
Bill Schiering 877-422-1907 x225
Andy Wendt 877-422-1907 x226
 

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