I bought a new laptop with Windows 8. After three days, I took it back! I consider myself fairly computer literate but Windows 8 overwhelmed me! You almost can't touch the screen without several things happening at once.

I am still with Windows 7, 64 bit, and it does just fine with everything I've tried.

If you are buying a new computer, you can go to many places on-line and order one with Windows 7 installed instead of Windows 8.

On the other hand, if you already have 8, I wish you the best of luck!!!

Rich