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Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor and Windows 7 Compatibility Center now available

22 October 2009, 17:53:34

     There is a lot of excitement for the launch of Windows 7 and Microsoft knows many of you are looking for information as you think about upgrading. To help you, they are announcing the availability of two great tools today – the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor and the Windows 7 Compatibility Center.

     Both these tools are available at www.windows.com/compatibility - your place to go for any Windows 7 compatibility questions you might have. Not only will you find links to the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor and Windows 7 Compatibility Center, you’ll also get compatibility help from experts in the Microsoft Answers Forums and the Windows Help & How-to team.

     The Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor scans your PC to see if it’s ready for Windows 7. It checks to see if your PC meets the system requirements, lets you know if your processor is capable of running 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and gives guidance on your upgrade options. It also tells you about any known compatibility issues with the most commonly installed software programs and devices connected to your PC. If an issue can be resolved, it suggests next steps for you to take before installing Windows 7.

     The Windows 7 Compatibility Center helps you easily check the compatibility of thousands of devices and software programs for 32-bit or 64-bit versions of Windows 7. Usually, you won’t need to do anything to ensure compatibility. If you do, the site goes beyond just telling you what will or will not work. It also provides links to drivers and software updates to help get your PC running with the latest software.

     These tools draw on an expansive database of product information that is the result of the work Mark Relph describes in his post on their progress with statements of support for Windows 7 for an ever expanding universe of products all around the world. They have thousands of products listed and will continue to add thousands more over the coming months. As a result, the Windows 7 Compatibility Center and Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor will be regularly updated with more products. If you don’t see a product listed on the site, please suggest an addition! If you are a hardware or software partner, be sure to tell them about your products using the Partner Submission page.

     Windows 7 has been built for compatibility and we hope these tools help you as you prepare to upgrade. See you on October 22nd for the launch of Windows 7!

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Source: The Windows Blog
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Tags: Windows 7, Microsoft, Compatibility Center, Upgrade Advisor

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