I recieved an email saying that everyone has to upgrade to windows 7. I am sure I can't afford to buy it!!

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  No such email would come from Microsoft.  Whatever you do, do not click on any links or downloads.
  
  If you want Windows 7, there are plenty of ways for you to purchase a legitimate copy, from reputable resellers and consumer outlets.
  
  The choice is yours.
  
  At a minimum, I recommend that you be on XP SP3, or Vista SP2, or W7 if you want the latest.
  
  Doc
  
  edit:
  
  Some support cutoff dates: 
  
  After April 13, 2010, Microsoft will no longer issue security updates for Vista RTM (release to manufacturing).  Vista users are encouraged to upgrade to Vista Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2, which were issued in March 2008 and May 2009, respectively.
  
  After July 13, 2010, Microsoft will no longer issue support Windows 2000 at all, and will no longer issue security updates for Windows XP SP2. 

  
  Users still running Windows XP SP2 are urged to upgrade to SP3 or to Windows 7.
  
  Also, visit this Microsoft site:
  http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/get/default.aspx
  
  It will help you decide if you need to purchase a new PC, or if your current PC is capable of being upgraded.
  
  Doc

  • Edited by Dr. Strangelove Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:48 PM more information

  Tuesday, February 16, 2010 8:45 PM
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  Thank you and I didn"t download any links
  

  Friday, March 5, 2010 2:25 AM
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  Good.  Then upgrading to Windows 7 is entirely up to you.
  
  Doc
  

  Friday, March 5, 2010 11:37 AM