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And yet, as is often the case, the choice is not as easy as it sounds because once you decide to upgrade to Windows 7, you will also have to choose the right edition of Windows 7 that will fit your needs. It should be a simple choice - you either take the plunge and upgrade your computer to Windows 7 or continue with your existing operating system.

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