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Is Your Computer Ready For Windows7?

23 October 2009 71 views Comments

Written by: Shamim

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Now that Windows7 is officially out and available to everyone, most people would want to take advantage of the shiny new operating sysem from Microsoft. But how do you check if your mahcine meets the requirements for Windows7? You can go by the official Microsoft requirements or use the Upgrade Advisor. Microsoft has outlined very general system requirements of a PC with 1GHz processor and 1GB RAM for 32-bit version. Windows7 Upgrade Advisor gives a much more customized report specific to your computer and network environment.

Windows7 Upgrade Advisor is a simple 8Mb applicaiton which can be downloaded and run instantly. One thing to note is that the Advisor recommends to connect other USB and external devices such as phones before running it. This way you can find out all at once if all of the attached devices are supported by Windows7.

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When the Advisor finishes running a report is generated showing incompatibilities and and issues that may arise either from hardware or software components that are being used. The Advisor provides a 32-bit and 64-bit version of the report if your computer is capable of support both types of operating systems.

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  • Thanks for the tip. I hope my laptop will be Windows 7 ready.
  • Thanks for the update & tips. I am actually buying a new laptop with Windows 7 on it but I know a couple of friends who could use this..thnx!
  • miketaylor1
    Great blog! I will be back!
    Great post! Very Informative
  • siouxfallshonda
    I don't understand why I'd want to upgrade.
  • do you think Windows 7 is better than Windows XP?
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