Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
by Microsoft
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor scans your PC's system, programs and devices to check if it is able to run Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor is a tool that is designed to test your processor, memory, drives, graphics card capabilities, and to determine if your software is installed and can be upgraded to the Windows 7 operating system.
After completing the testing, Upgrade Advisor will issue a report in which it will tell you about the known problems of preparedness and compatibility of your personal computer for the installation of the Windows 7 operating system. It will also show you how to upgrade your operating system and warn you of potential conflicts.
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor ensures your PC is compatible and ready for a Windows 7 upgrade.
1. Processor: 1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
2. Memory: 1 GB RAM for 32-bit or 2GB for 64-bit
3. Hard disk: 16 GB available hard disk space
4. Graphics card: DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
2. Memory: 1 GB RAM for 32-bit or 2GB for 64-bit
3. Hard disk: 16 GB available hard disk space
4. Graphics card: DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
PROS
Analyzes PC readiness for Windows 7 upgrade.
Lists incompatible hardware and software.
Provides specific recommendations for upgrades.
Lists incompatible hardware and software.
Provides specific recommendations for upgrades.
CONS
Can provide false positive or negative results occasionally.
Requires internet connection to work.
Not compatible with systems older than Windows XP.
Requires internet connection to work.
Not compatible with systems older than Windows XP.
Caleb
A Windows software that scans your hardware, devices and installed programs to see if your PC is ready for Windows 7
Oscar V******o
Its ability to check a computer's compatibility with Windows 7 makes it a useful tool.
