Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

Discussion in 'other software & services' started by NICK ADSL UK, May 8, 2009.

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  1. NICK ADSL UK

    NICK ADSL UK Administrator

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    Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
    In general, if your PC can run Windows Vista, it can run Windows 7. But if you're not running Windows Vista, or are just not sure if your system is ready to run Windows 7, there's a quick way to do a simple check.

    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 the issues can be resolved, you'll get suggestions for next steps. For example, it'll let you know if you need an updated software driver. You'll also get advice on how to upgrade to Windows 7.

    Note: Information about your computer will be sent back to Microsoft; however, no information will be used to identify or contact you. For more information, read our privacy statement.

    Before you begin
    Before you run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor beta, be sure to plug in any USB devices or other devices such as printers, external hard drives, or scanners that are regularly used with the PC you're evaluating.

    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/upgrade-advisor.aspx
     
  2. renegade08

    renegade08 Registered Member

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    Thanks for the heads-up, Nick.
    I've already tested yesterday.
     
  3. bonedriven

    bonedriven Registered Member

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    I tried to upgrade vista to windows 7 two weeks ago but it turned out to be an unusable cripple windows 7. I had to fresh install again.

    Before upgrade,windows 7 checked and said only my Deamon tools would be unusable after upgrade. However,the upgrade was nearly a total failure.
     
  4. vafan

    vafan Registered Member

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    Thanks for the tip. Have an old PC that i was thinking of installing W7 on. This was just what i needed.
     
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