Is your PC ready for Windows 7? – an NY Computer Help tip

As Vista has settled in nicely, one may wonder: “Will my computer be ready for Windows 7, the next Windows version?”

If you just bought a new PC in the last year, chances are your computer will be ready for the new Windows 7 operating system.  But, you may confirm if your computer is really able to meet the Windows 7 requirements by running the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.  This advisor lets you know what specific uprades you’ll need to make in order to have your computer Windows 7-ready.

For instance, if your desktop or laptop is only at 256MB or RAM, the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor will recommend 1GB of RAM.  It will also let you know if you need to upgrade your driver software for your hardware devices.

This link is definitely a good tool to have in your tech support arsenal when looking to upgrade to Windows 7.