I initially bought the upgrade from XP/SP2 to Vista Home Premium for $100.00. Of course I had the hardware that one really does need, 1GB Ram, 512 MB sound card, and 2.5 Gig hard drive. Initially I had a number of problems with some of the neat desk top features of Vista, so for $10.00 more I purchased a new Key from MS and did a clean install. Have had no problems with the program since.
The really irritating thing is getting drivers for both software programs but more especially for other HardWare. HP is currently 9 months behind the promised driver for their HP LaserJet 1000, but still promising one.
Color me finished with HP products.