Troubleshoot your PC

Check if your Desktop or Notebook is compatible for Windows 7.

The world is now looking for the official release of Windows 7.The official date for Windows 7 release is set for Oct 22nd 2009, even though there are rumors that the release date might be extended to take care of some of the bugs discovered recently in the beta version.

If you want to install Windows 7, then you need to find out if your desktop or laptop is Windows 7 compatible. To do this, you have to download and scan using the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor scans your computer, applications and devices with the sole intention to see if they are compatible with Windows 7. It also provides guidance on how to resolve issues, if possible.

You can only run the software if you’re using Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Vista and Windows 7 Beta and RC.

• Download Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor tool
• Run the software and click Start check
• Check the report generated by the software (If you want to save the report, then use the Save Report button)

Check the report

• System Requirements checks if the Windows 7 minimum requirements are fulfilled.
• Devices check that Windows 7 has drivers for your internal and external devices.
• Programs checks if your software is Windows 7 compatible.

To check if computer is ready to run Windows 7:

• Green means No issues, so your computer is 100% Windows 7 compatible.
• Yellow means Minor Issues, so Windows Update should fix them.
• Red means Major Issues so you are not ready to upgrade to Windows 7.