The most anticipated software of the year, Windows 7 is officially out yesterday. Aimed to wrestle back the market share, forget the pain that Windows Vista has endured, and persuaded Windows XP users to move on, this is gonna be what each and every single PC users needed. An upgrade to modern operating system that’s free from insecurity, instability, buggy and etc.
PC users tend to buy new machine to enjoy new operating system, because it’s cheaper to do so. OEM vendor like Acer bought the OS in bulk and then bundle it with their hardware. But how about if you’ve already owned many systems (notebook & desktop) left idle. Do you still prefer to get a new one, while the one in use still works fine?
So here is what upgrade meant for (Upgrade rarely practiced for PC). Before upgrading, Microsoft has prepared Windows 7 Compatibility Centre to check the software and hardware compatibility of your devices with Windows 7. Make sure you check this out.
There are 2 sections here. The first section allows you to check your software compatibility online. Type the software name that you have, and it will return the results on whether your software is compatible or not.
The second part is hardware compatibility check. First you have to download and install so called Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor agent into your machine. This Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor will scan through your computers (with all other devices connected as well) and recommend if your computer is upgradeable and which Windows 7 version suits best.
It will also provide compatibility report to other devices connected, as well as utility program that your devices used.
If you find your computer upgradeable, it is time to shop for Windows 7. Look out for a good deal, whether it is wiser to buy the OS itself, or shop for more powerful PC with Windows 7 installed. Check out Windows 7 requirement carefully before you make any decision. Finally, enjoy your new OS!
Yay, lucky me,my 3 years old Acer run on Windows Vista is upgradable. Lets move on to older HP notebook run on Windows XP.
