Ok may need some help with this??

[monkeylizard]

I didn't mean it to come off sounding strong, just didn't want you to think that a TechNet code makes it a free-for-all. Personally, my current Win7 is the first non-pirated Microsoft OS I've had since the '90s and the only reason this one's legit is because I was too busy at the time to figure out how to pirate it. :where'sthatjollyrogersmilie?:

[analog_kidd]

You can find Windows 7 DVD's with license keys on ebay. I Saw a few for $70. Not sure if that is in your budget or not. If you go that way, make absolutely sure it comes with a license key. Many people sell cheap copies, but they are for folks who lost their CD, but have a key code on the sticker on the PC

 

Be warned that your PC very well may be so old that there are no Windows 7 drivers available for some of the hardware. You might find that it loads, but the sound card or network card won't work.

 

You might be better off scraping a few extra dollars together and buying a good deal over the holidays. You can also look for a newer but used PC on Craigslist. I see them there all the time for $50 or so. Make sure the used PC comes with a Win7 reinstall disk and just wipe it clean and reload a fresh installation of Windows. Transfer your files over and turn around and sell your old one and maybe break even.