Windows Vista is a new operating system from Microsoft that is designed to be more user-friendly and secure. However, some older computers may not be able to run it. Here are some tips to see if your computer can run Windows Vista: First, make sure that your computer has the latest updates installed. This includes both software and hardware updates. If you don’t have any recent updates, then you may need to upgrade your computer before trying Windows Vista. Next, check to see if your computer has the necessary hardware requirements. Windows Vista requires a 64-bit processor and at least 2GB of RAM. Some older computers may not have these requirements or they may not be able to meet them fully. If you’re unsure, then you can check with your computer manufacturer or Microsoft for more information. If all of these tests fail, then your computer probably won’t be able to run Windows Vista. You may want to consider purchasing a new computer or upgrading your current one before trying it out. ..
You can download the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor here.
Download and start the install:
Once you launch the application, click the Start Scan button.
You’ll be sitting on this screen for at least a few minutes, while you get to read some of Microsoft’s marketing crap:
Well, it looks like my computer can run Vista:
But it also looks like I have a few recommended upgrades:
It looks like my video card won’t support the Aero user interface… so even though I can run Vista, I won’t be able to use the cool new GUI:
Oh well. I plan to get a new desktop PC in the next few months anyway, and by that time maybe it’ll be bundled with Vista.
