This release of Windows 7 has not been plagued like Vista was. Below are some new improvements and reasons to upgrade.
1. Windows 7 has beter performance than Vista
2. Better search than Vista
3. Should have less compatibility problems with additional hardware and drivers
4. Improved User Account Control - can set it to not report as much as Vista does
5. WordPad and Paint using the "Ribbon" toolbars like Office 2007
Use the Upgrade Advisor to see if your pc has the minimum requirements to run Windows 7.
