If you are contemplating whether to buy or upgrade to a new Operating System, it is always important to look at any possible setbacks. Below are a few issues you need to think about:

If your system has a low memory resource it might not be advisable to change as Windows 7 requires at least 1 GB of RAM. Anything lower than this, just like Vista, you wouldn't be able to experience the full effects like Aero etc.

If you haven't tried Windows Vista, then you may find that there is a learning curve and it may take some time getting used to the new interface. Although there is a lot of eye candy and visual effects, the core functionality can be provided with older predecessors like Windows XP and Vista. If you only use it for document processing or work purposes, then you may not find that there is enough features to upgrade.

If you are a fan of Windows Media Player, then you will find that it has changed as well. Personally, I don't think they have tried too hard and the resulting interface isn't really improved a great deal. However, I don't generally use WMP for my videos as there are a lot of other free players out there.

If you used Windows Vista are there were softwares or programs that didn't run well then the chances are it might not work in Windows 7 either. For example, I had a scrolling problem with my USB mouse in Vista and unsurprisingly it didn't work in Windows 7 either.

Lastly, there are cost issues in buying or upgrading to a new system, particularly since Windows XP has been a stable operating system and can provide most of the functions required for daily work. Although Microsoft has been cutting prices given competition from other companies like Apple, it still remains to be seen whether this new operating system can live up to its reputation. It may be prudent to wait a while and try out a demo version to check that all your drivers work before making the leap to the new system.


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