Okay, I got Windows 7 installed. And OMG, it actually has yet to crash once.
yey!
The Direct X 11 makes it also look so much better... and I installed the 64 bit version, so all 6gigs of ram are available! weee!
I did do a dual boot.. XP/WIN7.. Win7 doesn't like my scanner. plus, I used some things in XP for 3D Max 32 bit. (Also use the 64 bit mode in win7).. really nice.
Gonna get another 6 gigs of ram since its only $45 for GSkill 1600! When I got the first 6 2 years ago, it was $147... BIG drop in price. Its Tri channel memory too.
Gonna need it for 3D Max soon.. after I get my hand surgery soon. (Getting a second opinion)