Buying a New PC

[Want-to-know]

At present we have a computer that contains Windows XP, but as it is 8 years old and I am having all kinds of problems and would like to replace it with the new Windows 7. I am not sure if I have a hardware or memory problem which might not be worthwhile and/or expensive to fix; thus a new computer might be needed.

I know how to copy my documents, but would like other copying advice.

1) Can one copy all my emails and transfer them to a new computer (and how) ?
2) Can one copy software and the icons on the Desktop that I have and transfer them.

Any advice or help you could give would be appreciated. Thanks.

[trish432]

Windows 7 won`t solve your problems, try reinstalling xp if you have an xp disc and your windows serial number, it will likely run like new afterwards.

Before you consider buying 7, download Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to find out if your computer is suitable.

http://www.microsoft....46AF15&displaylang=en

[rojash]

The OP is thinking of buying a new computer with Win7, not upgrading his present system to Win7

[whiskeryron]

I have recently purchased a new Dell Inspiron 545 Desktop with Windows 7 & am extremely pleased with both the machine & the efficient & very helpful people at Dell.

http://www1.euro.dell...deals&s=dhs&cs=ukdhs1