Hello,
With support for XP ending NEXT month and after much browsing, researching, etc. apparently the only option I have with this PC is to upgrade from XP to Windows 7.. were thinking about using Windows Easy Transfer to save files, etc.. the tutorial referred to using cds, but with the limited space on the cds, were thinking about using a flash drive.. I have ONE that is 32 GB..

LarryA flashdrive or DVD's would work. I'm sticking with XP and I forsee no problems.Hello SuperDave,
Thanks a bunch for you input!!.. smile.. I am at present backing up my files and will have the Windows 7 CD at the ready in case the WORST case scenario happens and need to update..
Again, thank you for your help!!

Larry Woller
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You were lucky to get your hands on Windows 7. They're quite scarce nowdays.Got the Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit ordered from WalMart online...had toyed with the idea of Windows 8 but after research, this computer would be borderline as to compatibility, too new to throw away, getting a new one not an option, so opted for Windows 7..have files backed up on a Kingston 32GB flash drive (using Windows Easy Transfer and some on my own) along with Norton 360...hopefully will have all my ducks in a row should the need to upgrade happen...smile

Again, thanks for your reply and input!..

Larry WollerYou're welcome. I will lock this thread. If you need it re-opened, please send me a pm.