You don't want to get WindoZ 8. It is not well liked by many. If the Computer comes with
WindoZ8 installed that means that the Computer has the BIOS set so that you can not boot to anything other than Micro-Sh!%t Software (Wi8ndoZ8)
It's best to begin building your own, or upgrading to Linux.
I have been running various versions of Linux for over 12 years. I am presently using PCLinuxOS version of FullMonty from
PCLinuxOS.com
Use what you have for a Computer and load PCLinuxOS on it.
I got a version that you can even try out without touching the PC by running it on the DVD drive first. (emember it will be slow because you are running on DVD drive and not the Hard Drive)
If you like it then you can put it on the PC's hard drive, either as a stand along OS or dual boot with WindoZ-XP still on it..
Get it at:
http://spout.ussg.indiana.edu/linux/pclinuxos/pclinuxos/live-cd/ and choose the proper
version for your computer (either 32 or 64 bit). Remember it is FREE. All Office products -- in fact everything is FREE!
I am using
http://spout.ussg.indiana.edu/linux/pclinuxos/pclinuxos/live-cd/pclinuxos64-kde-fullmonty-2013.12.iso
By the way, this version has 6 predefined Desktops customized for your convenience. 1- Internet, 2- Office, 3- Games, 4- Multimedia, 5- Graphics, and 6- System Admin.
Bob Wes****er