Electronics

[bettyboop33]

I have an old Dell with XP and was told it can't be upgraded to windows 7, I don't think I want 8.1.

I want a desktop and they showed me this NUC. I am not a computer geek and was wondering if anyone knew anything about this new new NUC.

TIA

[Nuttmeg]

This computer by Intel has been around for a while. It is meant for a business customer, not a home consumer. You should find yourself a nice laptop.

[glb613]

If you like desktop computers, get a new desktop. If you do get a notebook computer, make sure the vents are on the sides not the bottom. Heat build up causes early hardware failure in notebook computers.

There is a small utility called "classic shell" that will make your computer look like older versions of Windows.

Classic shell

[free-spirit]

Windows 7 is still being sold on manufacturer's website. It is very similar to XP.

If you go on the Dell site I purchased a 15R with Windows 7 a few months ago. They also have PCs available in their outlet store. Generally these are business PCs that are off lease. You can get some good deals.

[bettyboop33]

Thanks for the replies everyone. We were out looking on Friday and Staples had a Dell desktop with windows 7. Tomorrow we are looking at Best Buy.

I need to buy somewhere where they will transfer my stuff from my old computer.

I do have 2 questions for you smart people.

1. Can I continue to use Outlook Express for my e-mail?

2. I was told programs cannot be transferred. Is there anyway to put some games I loaded from a disc? I do not have the disc.

TIA

Betty

[Nuttmeg]

On 4/6/2014 bettyboop33 said:

Thanks for the replies everyone. We were out looking on Friday and Staples had a Dell desktop with windows 7. Tomorrow we are looking at Best Buy.

I need to buy somewhere where they will transfer my stuff from my old computer.

I do have 2 questions for you smart people.

1. Can I continue to use Outlook Express for my e-mail?

2. I was told programs cannot be transferred. Is there anyway to put some games I loaded from a disc? I do not have the disc.

TIA

Betty

You can no longer use Outlook Express. You can use a free program instead. Mozilla Thunderbird http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/

Programs have to be installed, and data can be transferred. I like a program called Belarc Advisor. It will tell you about the programs you have in your current computer. You maybe able to find the same programs to run on your Window 7 or 8 machine.

This is another link about changing computers. You can really do the job yourself. http://community.qvc.com/forums/electronics-talk/topic/442453/postid/9095306/re-4814-xp-panic-can-s...