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Old 01-01-2007
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Want to see if your Windows XP-based PC can run Windows Vista? Just download, install, and run the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor.

This small software tool will scan your computer and create an easy-to-understand report of all known system, device, and program compatibility issues, and recommend ways to resolve them. Upgrade Advisor can also help you choose the edition of Windows Vista that best fits the way you want to use your computer.


Before you begin
Before you run the Upgrade Advisor, be sure to plug in any USB or other attachable peripheral devices (such as printers, external hard drives, or scanners) that are regularly used with the PC that you're evaluating.
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Additional information
  • The Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor works with 32-bit versions of Windows XP and Windows Vista. It will not work with Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.
  • Here are answers to some common questions about the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor.
  • The Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor does not collect or send any personal, identifiable data to Microsoft Corporation or third parties. See the Upgrade Advisor privacy statement for details.
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Thanks for the link, unfortunately it looks like I'll be sticking with XP. My PC can support a maximum of 384mb ram...not enough...oh well

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Never mind Zachary, you will have to upgrade some time.

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Wow it says my PC can run Vista, upgrading of RAM and graphic card is recommended though.

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I can see why Blue!

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I'm running Vista right now!
The only thing I would change is drop in another gig of RAM
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lol i sure hope my parents jus decide to get a new computer with Vista Pre-installed rather than buy hte upgrade..... so i can get a better computer... they gots a Gatway 832GM.... 3 Ghz P4, Gefoce6600GT (512)... 1gb ram.... **** i hope they do. i dont really want vista yet, ill stick with good ol' XP for now.
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the upgrade adviser said i can run vista so i went out and bought vista for my laptop and guess what the upgrade adviser lied i cant run vista something about my bios not apci or something along that line and i cant return it so i guess i have a paper weight now any one else run into this
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the upgrade adviser said i can run vista so i went out and bought vista for my laptop and guess what the upgrade adviser lied i cant run vista something about my bios not apci or something along that line and i cant return it so i guess i have a paper weight now any one else run into this
Which upgrade adviser did you use? What is the URL?

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Originally Posted by Gandalf
Which upgrade adviser did you use? What is the URL?
it was the one on microsoft websight
Download details: Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
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