Yes, that's why I didn't get OS specific with you. How old is the computer? If it's not too old it can be updated to Vista. When I built mine I did the hardware capability test & had to update my sound drivers. 2 days after I put it all together. (No!-Still on 'ol trusty XP)
Either way, you are going to loose whatever you had on the PC, I think.
You might be able to look up your make and model on the makers website & they should tell you if you could update to Vista or not, too. Or give them a call?
If it's an older PC you might even consider getting a cheapie new one. They are pretty good now out of the box but check on the RAM, you might want to get more than offered. (But then again, RAM might have gone up with the earthquake in China, we haven't had to order any so I don''t know about any price increases yet) XP & Vista are memory eaters/hogs. |