


So, you might be able to find a 4-year-old computer, running Windows 7, that probably has DOUBLE the RAM of your current computer, DOUBLE the capacity of disk-drive, and DOUBLE the CPU speed. Instead, find a computer-store that leases computers to businesses, usually for 3 or 4 years.Īt the end of the lease, those computers are returned to the computer-store, "refurbished", and sold at a discount to "budget-conscious" buyers. Would you drive your automobile on ten-year-old tires, or would you replace the tires? The manufacturer's warranty on the disk-drive was no more than 2 years. Given that Vista was released in April 2007, I'm guessing that the disk-drive in your computer probably is close to TEN years old - at least SEVEN years old (Windows 7 was released 7 years ago, in 2010). > What operating system would be best for my computer and how do I obtain it? Yes, after April 11, you will need to do "something". > or can I get a better operating system since Vista seems to be being discontinued. Windows Update on your computer probably has already downloaded/installed Vista SP2. There is no "above" Service Pack for Vista. Microsoft will not be supporting Windows Vista after Ap- next week! Don't know how they cojuld fix this in advance.> I am trying to do my taxes and the 2016 version of Turbotax is not supported by my Vista operating system.

However, whichever version you select, the program you select will let you know if and when you need to upgrade. Unless you are on top of your tax situation you may have difficulty deciding which ver sion to use. The depletion deduction was not enough to justify claiming the percentage deduction from the gross amount received. I could have upgraded for $30 and it would have provided additional forms to claim State depletion allowances. Internally I had some problems with the version I selected, but I was able to overcome the problem based on past experiences. In a nutshell let me say that they have fixed the problems. This year, based on Turbo Tax advertising, I decided to try it again. For this reason I gave it up and used others.

It became to difficult at the end to file on line and direct refund payments to my bank. I have used Turbo Tax in the past, but had found it increasingly difficult to use.
