The presence of Windows Vista and Windows 7 does not necessarily make the prestige of its predecessor, Windows XP, so dimmed. Microsoft even states, 74% used PCs in the business world still rely on Windows XP.
In the event the Windows Partner Conference, Corporate VP of Windows Tammi Reller revealed that almost three-quarters of the computers used in the business world still using the operating system (OS) Windows XP.
Although Microsoft has long been released OS Windows Vista and OS Windows 7, many are still hesitant to upgrade his computer to the operating system.
According to Reller, in some cases customers prefer Windows XP to keep the system in a longer time. Reller added that the average age of PCs used for work now older than ever before, namely 4.4 years.
Durability its use of Windows XP so it was not unusual. Windows Vista was abandoned by many companies due to various complaints that arise. Meanwhile, though Windows 7 has the features of Windows XP Mode, some users still believe that architecture Vista and later versions will not work with XP legacy hardware and applications.
Possible users prefer to replace the system as a whole rather than install a new OS or upgrade its minor on hardware.
While home users tend to prefer to upgrade the operating system on their PCs. This home users who contribute significantly to license sold 150 million copies of Windows 7.
