NIS 2012 + Performance Pack, in a Sealed Box

I have just found a sealed box of NIS 2012 + Performance Pack, 3 PC's. WHAT TO DO ?

1.
Is it currently valid, as we're in 2014 ?
2. Obviously, I want to get the value out of the box. Am I entitled to a free upgrade to the current NIS 2014 spec; and if so, can I go straight to NIS 2014.

Choices, choices !
I'm running x2 Vista Home Premium, and x1 Win 7 Starter. Haven't discovered 'TABLETS'.

 

Thanks. AK