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I'll be ordering a new "Sandy Bridge" i72600 computer on Monday.
Going from Win XP PRO 32 bit on my current PC, to a 64 bit OS on the new one.
I was "set" to go with Win 7 PRO, but somewhat dreading the hassle of transforming to a "new" OS.
I prefer the Windows Classic look anyway-- the shiny bells & whistle, "Mattel" look never appealed to me; and Microsoft seems to bloat each new OS with more & more of it.
I've just looked at several Benchmarks of XP, Vista, & 7: and XP beats the newer OS's in almost every category.
The company that's building my new system still offers XP PRO--- A rarity these days, and I'm seriously thinking of going with it, instead of 7.
I'm wondering if there's any valid reason not to???
Best regards,
Leigh

Thanks to all responders.
I guess it's time to move on; so I decided to "bite the bullet" and go with "7"
I must say though that it's disappointing that a new OS is less efficient than it's predecessors; as Win XP beats or equals Win 7 in just about every Benchmark other than Startup/Shutdown times!
http://www.theopensourcery.com/keepopen/2009/windows-7-graphics-pc-benchmarks-versus-windo ws-xp/
http://http://www.maximumpc.com/article/reviews/windows_7_review_xp_vs_vista_vs_7_80_bench marks?page=0,3
http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/windows-xp-vs-vista-vs-7/
http://http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/windows-compared-windows-7 -vs-vista-vs-xp-615167?artc_pg=8
In my opinion, an OS should initially install as a "bare bones" system, with a single User Account, and a minimum of essential components.
The User should then be able to add the components He, or She chooses.
Microsoft's approach is to laden down, & bloat the system with what many would consider "useless cr@p; forcing the User who prefers a 'leaner, more efficient system to spend hours of research to find out what can be safely removed, or deleted!
I thought PC stood for "Personal" Computer. I guess Billy Gates felt that meant his personal tastes, rather than the "End User".
Best regards,
Leigh

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