Should You Upgrade to Vista?

Windows Vista:

Vista is the brand new operating system to replace XP.  It has highly upgraded graphics on the Premium, Business and Ultimate Versions.  You are able to install Vista in an XP/Vista dual boot system to test the new operating system.  In my 3 months of using Vista, the experience has been positive after a few hardware upgrades.

Many older computers either cannot run Vista or will run Vista very slowly. 

• A new video card and or sound card may be needed.

• More memory is required. (1 to 2 Gig) Although Memory prices have dropped considerably in the last 3 months

• Click HERE to run the Vista Upgrade Advisor

Conclusion: Vista is stable and enjoyable and is the future.  However, you do not have to upgrade any time soon.  XP is sufficient for all computing needs today.

Should I upgrade to Office/Access 2007?

Access 2007:

• The interface and menu system is powerful but can be confusing at first.

• Certain extra Access setup steps need to be taken to run Auction Express XT on Access 2007.

• The new 3.2 version of Auction Express XT program is fully running and might not be able to be migrated back to 2003 and earlier Access versions.

Conclusion:  Auction Express XT version 3.2 is ready for Access 2007.  The upgrade price from 2.8x and up is $65.  Since there is no distinct advantage to use Access 2007 for Auction Express XT.  I recommend staying with your old Access versions 2000-2003.

IMPORTANT...Access 2000, 2002 or 2003 on the same pc with 2007 is problematic.  Backup and uninstall the older versions of Access before installing Access 2007.