Tools to tell whether Windows 7 will work with your stuff
Here's some important information for anyone thinking about upgrading to Microsoft's new Windows 7 on an existing machine, or using an existing device or peripheral (such as a printer or camera) with a new Windows 7 PC. Microsoft today released a new version of its Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor, which scans a computer to see if it can run the new operating system; along with a Windows 7 Compatibility Center, letting you see if your devices will work with Windows 7.
They're part of the Redmond company's effort to ensure a smooth
Windows 7 launch, following the widespread compatibility problems that
hampered Windows Vista's debut three years ago.
Although many people will get Windows 7 when they buy new PCs, the automated Windows 7 Upgrade Adviser will help those who want to install it on machines currently running Windows Vista or the older Windows XP. (If you're upgrading from XP, be sure to see our earlier tips and tricks for handling that process.)
The Windows 7 Compatibility Center lets you search for your devices and peripherals by name, letting you know whether or not they're expected to be compatible with the new operating system.
As a bonus, the Compatibility Center provides a broad look at the status of the industry's preparedness for Windows 7, with the launch a couple days away. For example, as of this afternoon, a search on the Compatibility Center returns about 950 multifunction printers that are compatible with 32-bit versions of Windows 7, and 38 that aren't. Overall, about 630 digital cameras are categorized as compatible. At this point, at least, none are listed as incompatible.
See this post on Microsoft's Windows team blog for more details on how the tools work.
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Ellen on October 21, 2009 at 01:01 PM
Wow, that compatibility center is USELESS. It either gives you every printer ever made, or none at all; you cannot just tell it what you have and find out if it will work.
GaryS on October 21, 2009 at 04:02 PM
To run either one of these, you have to install the bloated computer-clogging "Net Framework" software. A 22 mb download and another 50 mb of Microsoft garbage on your machine. This is just BS.
No thanks, I'll wait for the pioneers to report the arrow count before before I do anything.
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