Plus, one big reason not to
Windows Vistawas not Microsofts most-loved release.
People look atWindows 7with nostalgia, but you don’t hear much love for Vista.
Microsoft ended support for Windows Vista in 2017.
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We recommend upgrading toWindows 10orWindows 11.
Upgrading from Vista to a new Windows version requires a clean install.
You have to purchase the new operating system or a computer that runs it already.
Vista Is Similar to Windows 7
Windows 7 is, at its core, Vista.
The underlying engine is the same.
Windows 7 adds a lot of polish and refinement to the fundamental Vista underpinnings.
That doesnt mean the two products are twins.
Vista Is Secure
Vista is a secure, properly locked-down operating system.
One of the innovations it introduced wasUser Account Control.
Microsoft promised broad compatibility and didn’t deliver until later.
Vista Is Stable
Vista was used and tweaked for years all over the world.
One Big Reason Not to Stick With Windows Vista
Microsoft ended Windows Vista support in 2017.
Here’s how to do aclean install of Windows 11.
