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[Djspin]

so I so wanna upgrade to 7 and downloaded the test and here are the results but where do I go from here




Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor * Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Report

Computer Name: Operating System: Windows XP Professional CPU: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.93GHz Memory: 2.0 GB
 
System
Details
 
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]
 
 
Windows Aero support
 
Your current graphics adapter won't support the Windows Aero user interface. If you want to experience the benefits of Windows Aero, contact your PC manufacturer or retailer to see if an upgrade is available. [URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163055"]Go online to learn more about Windows Aero[/URL]
 
 
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]
 
 
CPU speed: 2.9 GHz
 
Your CPU meets the 1 GHz minimum requirement.
 
2.0 GB of RAM
 
Your PC meets the 1 GB minimum requirement. 
 
198.8 GB free space available on C:
 
Your hard disk meets the minimum requirement of 16 GB free space for 32-bit Windows 7. 
Devices
Status
Details
 
D-Link DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter
D-Link 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. 
 
RADEON 9200 PRO Family (Microsoft Corporation)
ATI Technologies Inc.
 
Unknown
We don't have compatibility information about this device.
 
RADEON 9250 - Secondary
ATI Technologies Inc.
 
Unknown
We don't have compatibility information about this device.
 
Canon iP1700
Canon
 
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
 
C-Media AC97 Audio Device
C-Media
 
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.
 
Digital Still Camera
Generic
 
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
 
Microsoft LifeCam VX-2000
Microsoft
 
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
 
U.S. Robotics V.92 Fax Host Int
U.S. Robotics Corporation
 
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
 
USB Mass Storage Device
Compatible USB storage device
 
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
 
USB Printing Support
Microsoft
 
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
 
VIA Compatable Fast Ethernet Adapter
VIA Technologies, Inc.
 
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Programs
Status
Details
 
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
 
Not compatible
This version of the program will not work on Windows 7.
 
Windows Defender
version 1.1.1593.21
Microsoft Corporation
 
Not compatible
This version of the program will not work on Windows 7.
 
AVG Free 9.0
version 9.0
AVG Technologies
 
 
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]
 
 
Java(TM) 6 Update 3
version 1.6.0.30
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
 
 
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]
 
 
Java(TM) 6 Update 5
version 1.6.0.50
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
 
 
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]
 
 
Java(TM) 6 Update 7
version 1.6.0.70
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
 
 
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]
 
 
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
version 8.0.56336
Microsoft Corporation
 
 
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]
 
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
version 2.0.5000.0
Microsoft Corporation
 
 
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]
 
 
Windows Live Essentials
version 14.0.8089.0726
Microsoft Corporation
 
 
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]
 
 
Adobe Shockwave Player 11
version 11.0
Adobe Systems, Inc.
 
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
 
Google Updater
version 2.4.1536.6592
Google Inc.
 
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
 
Microsoft Office Outlook Connector
version 12.0.6423.1000
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
 
Virtualization technology not supported
 
Your PC does not support hardware assisted virtualization technology.
 
2.0 GB of RAM
 
Your PC memory meets the 2 GB requirement for running Windows XP Mode on 32-bit Windows 7.
 
Extra 15 GB of free space
 
Your PC meets the minimum requirement of 15 GB extra space for installing and running Windows XP Mode.

 

[Bill2]

OK, this is what it means.

1) You'll need to do a clean install of win7. This means your hard drive will be wiped clean. You'll need to back up all user data to external media, then boot off win7 dvd and choose "Custom Install".

Theres nothing extraordinary about this, you cannot upgrade from xp to win7 (by design).

2) Your graphics card does not support aero (glass effect, transparency). There is no workaround, if you want aero, you need a new card.

3) Right now, you have Outlook Express installed. Win7 does not support OE, not a problem, just use Windows live mail or webmail or a mail client of your choice.

4) Check for the latest drivers for your wireless adapter, and audio and video drivers. If win7 drivers are available, well and good. Otherwise vista drivers and even xp ones can be used in compatibility mode. Best to go to the websites of the manufacturers and check. Win7 supports a lot of old devices, but no harm in doing some R&D.

5) Windows defender is not required. It is now a part of MSE which is a free download.

6) CPU and RAM are OK, as per win7 requirements. The CPU does not support virtualization which means you cant run XP mode on it, unless you use other solutions such as VPC. But a lot of people do that.

7) Newer versions of NET framework have come out, you'll need to download them like everybody else.

 

[richc46]

Before you do the clean install:
Buy the much cheaper upgrade version of Windows 7, not the full retail
Read this Tutorial:http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html?filter[2]=General Tips
Watch the process on youtube.

You will feel so very comfortable, while actually installing, if you follow my advice.