sure it is, but this change isn't necessar to most consumers. Also there is a good chance to screw up personal data, and at least it's a nuisance.

Most end users still would get by with XP very well. Progress in PC systems seems to decelerate and hence Microsoft's old business model, selling windows licences, is perishing. I'm not sure if I like what seems to become their new business model, that is knowing me better than I do it myself...