Windows 7 has many requrements and the easiest way to see if you can install it on your laptop or PC is to run this program made by Microsoft. Windows 7 comes with many features that will put more demand on the traditional hardware components that come with your computer. The program helps you assess if your computer is ready for the Windows 7 upgrade through a scan that produces a comprehensive report of your hardware and the components and the application programs that are installed on it.
Some of the checks that the program includes:
- CPU speed
- RAM performance
- Hard Disk performance
The Program also provides advise on how you can upgrade to using Windows 7 on your current hardware. The anytime upgrade route may or may not be preferable for you to use on your computer and the program can help flag or pass that. Although its results may not always be 100% accurate in terms of assessing the compatibility of some of the programs on your computer with the Windows 7 operating system it gives a good enough guide that can help you ensure a smooth upgrade is possible.
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor is licensed as freeware for PC or laptop with Windows 32 bit and 64 bit operating system. It is in system info category and is available to all software users as a free download.