No nearby Microsoft Stores. In fact, there aren’t that many Microsoft stores at all - less than 100 I think...
As for running a utility - been working with computers since 1984. MS Certified Network Admin (at one time). Still say it is STUPID that you have to un-cripple a computer for standard performance.
BTW - Mac Mini’s start at $599. One is running as my business server right now.
2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
4GB memory
Two 1TB hard drives
Intel HD Graphics 4000
OS X Mountain Lion
OS X Server
$999...with UNLIMITED users.
Add in the cost of windows on that mac.