http://www.maximumpc.com/tags/rescuecom used for category lists, takes arguments en http://www.maximumpc.com/article/maximum_it/support_firm_suggests_holding_windows_7_upgrade_least_now <!--paging_filter--><p>National computer repair outfit Rescuecom admits &quot;there are some compelling reasons for both business and home users to move to Windows 7, but is also <a href="http://infoworld.com/d/windows/delay-windows-7-upgrade-support-firm-advises-362">cautioning Windows users</a> not to be in such a rush to upgrade until the dust settles (and bugs are squashed).</p> <p>&quot;Transferring all their data, their digital life essentially, is one of the most common, most troubling issues that users have,&quot; said Josh Kaplan, president of Rescuecom. &quot;Even if you're doing an in-place [upgrade], if you don't have a proper backup, you're still at risk. Without the proper preparation, moving ot a new OS is risky for anybody.&quot; </p> <p>According to Kaplan, putting off an upgrade until a later date sports several advantages. Drivers will inevitably mature as more computers are designed for Windows 7, and upcoming patches will help ensure a safer upgrade. But those weren't the only reasons Kaplans says Windows users should sit tight.</p> <p>&quot;Given the economy, is that really a necessary expense right?,&quot; Kaplan questions when referring to the price of Windows 7. </p> <p align="center"><img src="/files/u69/Windows_7_Boxes.jpg" width="405" height="157" /></p> <p><span style="font-size: xx-small">Image Credit: Microsoft </span></p> http://www.maximumpc.com/article/maximum_it/support_firm_suggests_holding_windows_7_upgrade_least_now#comments IT News Maximum IT operating system OS rescuecom service pack 1 Software upgrade windows 7 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:07:24 -0600 Paul Lilly 8819 at http://www.maximumpc.com