Information about upgrading to 32-bit Windows 7
System
Details
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Custom installation required
You'll need to perform a custom installation of 32-bit Windows 7 and then reinstall your programs. Make sure to back up your files before you begin. [URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163009"]Go online to get important information about installing Windows 7 on a PC running Windows XP [/URL]
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16 GB free hard disk space required
You need at least 16 GB of free space on your hard disk to install 32-bit Windows 7. Either make room by removing unwanted files from your hard disk, or contact your PC manufacturer or retailer to see if a hard disk with more capacity is available for your PC.
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Outlook Express
This program is no longer included in Windows 7. You can get similar programs for Windows 7 from other software manufacturers. [URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163015"]Go to the Microsoft website to learn more[/URL]
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Windows Aero support
Your graphics adapter supports the Windows Aero user interface. [URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163055"]Go online to learn more about Windows Aero[/URL]
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CPU speed: 2.9 GHz
Your CPU meets the 1 GHz minimum requirement.
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2.0 GB of RAM
Your PC meets the 1 GB minimum requirement.
Devices
Status
Details
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Broadcom USB Remote NDIS Device
Broadcom Corporation
Action recommended
Before installing Windows 7, go to the device manufacturer's website to download the latest driver for this device. After installing Windows 7, install the saved driver.
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Agere Systems PCI-SV92PP Soft Modem
Agere
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
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ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series
ATI Technologies Inc.
Check Windows Update
Check Windows Update after installing Windows 7 to make sure you have the latest driver for this device, otherwise it may not work.
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ATI SMBus
ATI Technologies Inc
Check Windows Update
Check Windows Update after installing Windows 7 to make sure you have the latest driver for this device, otherwise it may not work.
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Realtek High Definition Audio
Realtek
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Programs
Status
Details
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Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Not compatible
This version of the program will not work on Windows 7.
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ATI Desktop Component
version 6.14.10.5186
ATI Technologies, Inc.
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
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Client and Host Security Platform
version 103.0.9.2
Symantec Corporation
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
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Nero 7 Demo
version 7.00.2421
Nero AG
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
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Norton AntiVirus 2005 (Symantec Corporation)
version 11.0.1
Symantec Corporation
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
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Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 ATL Update kb973923 - x86 8.0.50727.4053
version 8.0.50727.4053
Microsoft Corporation
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This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo. [URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163021"]Learn more about the Compatible with Windows 7 logo[/URL]
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Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
version 2.0.5000.0
Microsoft Corporation
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This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo. [URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163021"]Learn more about the Compatible with Windows 7 logo[/URL]
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Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
version 8.0.56336
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
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Windows Internet Explorer 8
version 20090308.140743
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Windows XP Mode is an optional feature available in Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate that has extra system requirements.
[URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163008"]Visit the Windows XP Mode website for more information[/URL]
Requirement
Details
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Virtualization technology not supported
Your PC does not support hardware assisted virtualization technology.
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2.0 GB of RAM
Your PC memory meets the 2 GB requirement for running Windows XP Mode on 32-bit Windows 7.
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Extra 15 GB of free space
For best performance, make sure your PC has 15 GB of free space before installing Windows XP Mode.
Information about upgrading to 64-bit Windows 7
System
Details
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Custom installation required
You'll need to perform a custom installation of 64-bit Windows 7 and then reinstall your programs. Make sure to back up your files before you begin. [URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163009"]Go online to get important information about installing Windows 7 on a PC running Windows XP [/URL]
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20 GB free hard disk space required
You need at least 20 GB of free space on your hard disk to install 64-bit Windows 7. Either make room by removing unwanted files from your hard disk, or contact your PC manufacturer or retailer to see if a hard disk with more capacity is available for your PC.
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Outlook Express
This program is no longer included in Windows 7. You can get similar programs for Windows 7 from other software manufacturers. [URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163015"]Go to the Microsoft website to learn more[/URL]
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Windows Aero support
Your graphics adapter supports the Windows Aero user interface. [URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163055"]Go online to learn more about Windows Aero[/URL]
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CPU speed: 2.9 GHz
Your CPU meets the 1 GHz minimum requirement.
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2.0 GB of RAM
Your PC meets the 2 GB minimum requirement.
Devices
Status
Details
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Broadcom USB Remote NDIS Device
Broadcom Corporation
Action recommended
Before installing Windows 7, go to the device manufacturer's website to download the latest driver for this device. After installing Windows 7, install the saved driver.
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Agere Systems PCI-SV92PP Soft Modem
Agere
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
[IMG]http://www.sevenforums.com/img/good.gif[/IMG]
ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series
ATI Technologies Inc.
Check Windows Update
Check Windows Update after installing Windows 7 to make sure you have the latest driver for this device, otherwise it may not work.
[IMG]http://www.sevenforums.com/img/good.gif[/IMG]
ATI SMBus
ATI Technologies Inc
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
[IMG]http://www.sevenforums.com/img/good.gif[/IMG]
Realtek High Definition Audio
Realtek
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Programs
Status
Details
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Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Not compatible
This version of the program will not work on Windows 7.
[IMG]http://www.sevenforums.com/img/excl.png[/IMG]
ATI Desktop Component
version 6.14.10.5186
ATI Technologies, Inc.
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
[IMG]http://www.sevenforums.com/img/excl.png[/IMG]
Client and Host Security Platform
version 103.0.9.2
Symantec Corporation
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
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Nero 7 Demo
version 7.00.2421
Nero AG
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
[IMG]http://www.sevenforums.com/img/excl.png[/IMG]
Norton AntiVirus 2005 (Symantec Corporation)
version 11.0.1
Symantec Corporation
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
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Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 ATL Update kb973923 - x86 8.0.50727.4053
version 8.0.50727.4053
Microsoft Corporation
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This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo. [URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163021"]Learn more about the Compatible with Windows 7 logo[/URL]
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Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
version 2.0.5000.0
Microsoft Corporation
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This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo. [URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163021"]Learn more about the Compatible with Windows 7 logo[/URL]
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Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
version 8.0.56336
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
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Windows Internet Explorer 8
version 20090308.140743
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Windows XP Mode is an optional feature available in Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate that has extra system requirements.
[URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163008"]Visit the Windows XP Mode website for more information[/URL]
Requirement
Details
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Virtualization technology not supported
Your PC does not support hardware assisted virtualization technology.
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2.0 GB of RAM
Your PC memory doesn't meet the 3 GB requirement for running Windows XP Mode on 64-bit Windows 7. When running XP Mode, you might experience poor performance.
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Extra 15 GB of free space
For best performance, make sure your PC has 15 GB of free space before installing Windows XP Mode.
