Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0

• Editor's Rating:

  5.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  4.0 stars (out of 36 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  223,842

• Operating Systems:

  Windows Vista, Windows XP

• Additional Requirements:

  Windows XP/Vista, Microsoft XML 6.0 Parser

• Limitations:

  No limitations

• Date Added:

  January 16, 2007

• Previous Versions:

  Select a version Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0 Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1 Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0 Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1 Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor RC1 Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta 1

• Add to my Watch List

Publisher's description of Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0

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

Editor's review of Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0

• 5.0 stars

• "Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0

This Microsoft freeware effectively points out potential problems before upgrading your system to Windows Vista, but adds a heavy dose of marketing. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor's interface is 10 percent program, and 90 percent advertisement for the operating system.

Implementing the check takes a single click, but is resource-intensive. Your system will grind as Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor checks your hardware and software. It isn't a fast check, but the program's marketing side offers Vista information to read while you wait. Eventually, a screen appears that lets you know if your system is ready for Vista, and which version would work best. The utility helpfully lists potential problems with your devices and programs. The program also details problems with upgrading to a different version of Vista than the one recommended.

Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor is easy to use, causes no harm beyond a little system sluggishness during the evaluation, and offers helpful information to any user considering an upgrade to Windows Vista.

User reviews of Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0

• Average user rating: 4.1 stars out of 36 votes
• My rating: 0 stars Write review

• Showing 5 of 17 user reviewsSee all 17 user reviews
  This software version | All versions

• 5 stars

  95 out of 120 people found this review helpful

  Version: Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0

  "If you are upgrading to Vista, this test is for you"

  by goldengreeke on January 16, 2007

  Pros: Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor scans your whole computer and tells you if your pc can handle the new Vista os. If your pc fails the test, it will recommend what you need to upgrade to meet the Vista minimum requirements. Mine passed the test with flying colors, except for my old Lexmark printer.

  Cons: Depending on what version of Vista you chose, the cost of the disk is $200-$400. I am sure these prices will come down by summer, but right now they are kind of steep.

  Was this review helpful? YES | NO

  Report this post Email this post Permalink to this post

  Reply to this review  | Read replies (6)

• 4 stars

  Version: Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0

  "Check Compatibility With Vista"

  by Mike98 on July 4, 2008

  Pros: Easy to install and uninstall and causes no harm to other programs as far I can see. Be aware that if WVUA no information about a hardware or a software has you cannot ignore this when upgrading to Vista, on the contrary to the to do list of WVUA. You can also use WVUA on Windows Vista (except Enterprise Edition and only 32-bit Editions of XP and Vista) to see if a program or hardware compatible is with Vista.

  Cons: Sometimes my printer (HP 940c) is OK and then later WVUA has no information about this printer. So I am not sure about this.

  Was this review helpful? YES | NO

  Report this post Email this post Permalink to this post

  Reply to this review

• 3 stars

  3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

  Version: Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0

  "Not a bad program but..."

  by Dano on April 9, 2007

  Pros: Tells you if your computer is Windows�® vista capable.

  Cons: You will need internet access in order for them to examine your system. And, you will have to install .NET framework in order to install. And Windows�® Vista upgrade version does not work on old versions of Windows like Windows 95/98/Me/win2k. this will only work for Windows�® XP however, the full version works on any version of Windows�®.

  Was this review helpful? YES | NO

  Report this post Email this post Permalink to this post

  Reply to this review

• 1 stars

  6 out of 8 people found this review helpful

  Version: Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0

  "Good idea, bright marketing, but doesn't work"

  by prettylisa on February 23, 2007

  Pros: Genuine Windows check is removed, installation smooth. Design is improved comparing to previous versions.

  Cons: It gives me error message and suggests to install "the latest version". No other explanation. I give it one star, because of this error and odd error message. You can reduce Vista customer number by one.

  Was this review helpful? YES | NO

  Report this post Email this post Permalink to this post

  Reply to this review

• 1 stars

  2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

  Version: Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0

  "..."

  by Sakura Kiss on June 8, 2008

  Cons: windows vista upgrade advisor has encountered an error while scanning your system. If the problem persists, you can uninstall windows vista upgrade advisor and reinstall the latest version. AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS EVEN AFTER THAT

  Was this review helpful? YES | NO

  Report this post Email this post Permalink to this post

  Reply to this review

• See all 17 user reviews Write review