Windows 7 was launched today and many people who pre-ordered PCs and Laptops will be up and running immediately. However, for those with existing computers that want to upgrade (especially from Windows XP) there seems to be some uncertainty as to whether they can make the leap.
Generally there are two ways of knowing whether your current PC is compatible with Windows 7.
Minimum system requirements : The ability to run Windows 7 is determined by the type of hardware you have rather than the operating system you are currently using so Microsoft has released it’s minimum system requirements and these should give you an idea of whether you need to upgrade your hardware for Windows 7. Click here to see the requirements.
Windows upgrade advisor : The system requirements are fairly general and do not indicate what will happen to your existing settings and applications if you do go ahead and upgrade. Thankfully, Microsoft has gone some way to address this and have provided a useful compatibility tool ‘called Windows Upgrade Advisor’.
Microsoft’s description of the software :
“Just download, install, and run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta. You'll get a report telling you if your PC can run Windows 7 and if there are any known compatibility issues. If an issue can be resolved, you'll get suggestions for next steps. For example, it may let you know that you need an updated driver for your printer and where to get it “.
I have used this on a couple of my PCs and it does perform very well. Give it a go and see if you 'have what it takes'.
Download : Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.
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