Windows 7 Launched – Download the Upgrade Advisor

After all the hype its finally here. Windows 7 launches claiming to improve user productivity, enhance security and control and finally streamline PC management.

The minimum system requirements for the 32bit version are a 1Ghz processor, 1Gb Memory, 16Gb free disk space and a DirectX 9 graphic’s processor with WDDM 1.0 or higher.

As always, this is the stated minimum specification required to run Windows 7, however we would always recommend a much higher specification if you want to run the system adequately. Not sure if your PC can run Windows 7? Not to worry, I have a link below where you can download a free utility from Microsoft which will check your XP or Vista machine for compatibility.

If you have Windows XP or Vista you can download and run Microsoft’s Upgrade Advisor here. Before you begin: Be sure to plug in and turn on any USB devices or other devices, such as printers, external hard disks, and scanners, that you regularly use with the PC you’re checking.

The Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor scans your PC for potential compatibility issues and lets you know about your Windows 7 upgrade options. Within minutes, you’ll get a report that tells you if your PC meets the system requirements, if any known compatibility issues with your hardware, devices, and installed programs are found, and gives guidance on what to do to before installing Windows 7 on your PC.

Stay tuned to our website as during the next few weeks I will be adding additional articles on Windows 7 and how your business can benefit from them. In the meantime why not join our facebook page by clicking here so that we can keep you posted of any updates. We even have a discussion forum on Windows 7 and would like to hear your views.