Upgrading Laptops Running XP to Windows 7

The manufacturing release candidate of Windows 7 by Microsoft is expected in early May with general public availability in the fall of 2009. I have been using the beta version on a desktop system and find that it is very similar in performance to Windows Vista. It does feel a little snappier and I expect it to perform well on newer Laptops as well as the popular Netbook computers. The general consensus among early adapters seems very positive and the new operating system is being embraced by those who have been negative about Windows Vista. For those running Windows XP and expecting to move to Windows 7 the transition may not be smooth from the hardware aspect. I found that going from XP to Vista required a good bit of work with drivers and some of the software I was using on my Desktop system. The transition of Vista to Windows 7 is not problem since Windows 7 is essentially Vista with the edges removed. If you are considering a Refurbished Laptop computer that has Windows XP installed and are thinking of upgrading to Windows 7 proceed with caution before buying. A laptop with Vista installed should make the transition with minimal if any problems. We'll be staying on top of this subject in the days ahead, and will focus on the Windows 7 upgrade potential of refurbished laptop computers running Windows XP.