We have Windows 8, and that has to be one of the WORST things we've ever done. Even tho we've had it for a couple of months, we are still thinking about having Windows 7 put back. First week was sheer hell. Took me 2 1/2 days to find my online banking, and that was only after being on the phone for a couple of hours with the Geek Boys. Won't even try to tell you about all the other problems. So if you have a choice, stick with Windows 7.