I went to Windows 10 when I learned Microsoft was no longer going to support Vista which worked well for me. Heard all kinds of problems with trying to download it so went with new laptop with it already installed. Now after about 6 months of using it , its OK . If you do go to Windows 10, I suggest you also get Windows 10 All in One for Dummies as the software does take some getting used to and the book helps out quite a bit.