Windows 8.1 64 bit stable here, no problems at all! 

bz2838
Windows 8.1 64 bit stable here, no problems at all! 

likewise...

BMOG
So it turns out that my C: drive is full and I don't have enough room to uncompressed the software to install it.  I have over 300 gig on my D drive and I have tried everything I can think of to make room and still not enough.  So this has open up my thought process to buying a new pc just for X2 and X3 any suggestions places, specs and prices? I have now 8gb memory 1TB Hardrive 55gb SSD drive which is full and extra TB drive, running Windows 7 I don't want to go to Windows 8?

If you're happy with your computer, why not just buy a new C: drive? A clean install of Windows 7 along with X3 and a custom install of X2 just for the bits that aren't in X3 and you'll be rocking. Then you can transfer over stuff you need from the old C: drive, or re-install things like 3rd party plug-ins, as needed. 
 

Craig beat me to it.
 
Don't forget you will need external disks to backup your data. You can use something like Acronis 2015 to image your PC as a backup first. A clean install would be a great idea, you could also move and partition the data into better locations.
 
Cheers...

The issue is I have software loaded that is I format my hard drive then I loose it such as Adobe Audition and other Adobe tools I love to use. I have considered reformatting but I have a 55gb SSD I need a much bigger one for my OS. I am concerned that somehow I will loose all of the important software I need. Also I HATE Windows 8.1 so I have been researching Windows 7 workstations I am thinking of getting this one just for X2 and X3 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8793814&CatId=4925
 

Anderton

BMOG
So it turns out that my C: drive is full and I don't have enough room to uncompressed the software to install it.  I have over 300 gig on my D drive and I have tried everything I can think of to make room and still not enough.  So this has open up my thought process to buying a new pc just for X2 and X3 any suggestions places, specs and prices? I have now 8gb memory 1TB Hardrive 55gb SSD drive which is full and extra TB drive, running Windows 7 I don't want to go to Windows 8?

If you're happy with your computer, why not just buy a new C: drive? A clean install of Windows 7 along with X3 and a custom install of X2 just for the bits that aren't in X3 and you'll be rocking. Then you can transfer over stuff you need from the old C: drive, or re-install things like 3rd party plug-ins, as needed. 
 

I think this one is a better deal for doing some real work with no issues, I notice most signatures on this thread are using i7 so I need to get up to speed http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8572729

Check out http://www.cybertronpc.com/
 
You can select a PC you like and add to it or have them custom build one for you. Great company and free lifetime tech support.

Geo524
Check out http://www.cybertronpc.com/
 
You can select a PC you like and add to it or have them custom build one for you. Great company and free lifetime tech support.

Man I just finished ordering this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883220750 thanks for the info

Nice. Newegg ROCKS!!