Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta

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

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 Upgrade Advisor can also help you choose the edition of Windows Vista that best fits the way you want to use your computer.

Note: This software isn’t final, so the results you get may not be 100% accurate. Make sure you run the Upgrade Advisor again in a few months for a more accurate assessment and to get the latest up-to-date information about whether your system is ready for an upgrade.

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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Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta

Additional information

• Here are answers to some common questions about the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta.
• The Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta does not collect or send any personal, identifiable data to Microsoft Corporation or any other third parties. For more information, review the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta Privacy Statement before you download the Upgrade Advisor.