Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor scans your PC's system, programs and devices to check if it is able to run Windows 7. After a few minutes, the report will let you know if your PC meets the system requirements, if there are any known compatibility issues with your programs and devices, and will also provide guidance on your upgrade options to Windows 7.
This is a smart tool to use before purchasing windows 7
jpac1943
Pros
easy to use
easily goes thru your system and tells you what needs fixing
Cons
had to run the program twice to get results
Summary
a smart way to find out if your system can handle Windows 7
Does basic problem determination, HW/SW, device/SW.
poppop5735
Pros
Points out what could be potential problems with hardware/drivers and application software running under Windows 7.
Cons
Responses can be vague. Points to potential problems. Insufficient and incomplete in pointing out the actions necessary in avoiding Windows 7 installation. Tells u only to contact manufaturer.
Summary
It could be a very useful product if it would assist you in determining if you will have installation problems and how to avoid them. Nice to run to check especially if there are no anticpated problems. In my judgment not very helpful in providing meaningful information to avoid installation problems.
Shows what I need to update
William A Irwin
Pros
Rating 4.4 but will all be above 6 when Graphics/video card upgraded
Cons
none that I can think of
Summary
Great program for finding out what you can run on existing equipment.
Good app but not good news
Dayyaud
Pros
Fast results
Cons
Doesn't say if there's a fix for incompatible programs
Summary
W7 too much work.
Unable to fairly rate. Did not use it
bigprettynatl
Pros
Did not use it
Cons
Did not use it
Summary
Did not install or use it
very good so far
ziggygun
Pros
haven't had to use
Cons
none i'm aware of
Summary
Finds updates that aren't and paid upgrades not needed
eshughes
Pros
can pick and choose which to install
Cons
some driver updates kill drivers causing loss of miniport function
Summary
not ready for prime time. the program finds anything remotely named the same and maybe or maybe not compatible
it is a crap shoot
It brings your atentiion to upgrades
William Dick
Pros
No need to search
Cons
can not realy say
Summary
Very helpful report.
cimofj2
Pros
Provides good information.
Cons
Doesn't do any testing of LightScribe hardware & software & needs more detail on program re-installation.
Summary
Need more detail but still very good tool.
It let me know what wouldn't work.
rwarn
Pros
It checks most of my software to see if it would work. It dosn't check it all though.
Cons
Having to uninstall some software and then reinstall it when doing and upgrade. For instance Itunes.