Can your Computer run Windows 7 Operating System?

There have been instances where the Computer manufacturers don't support Windows 7 upgrade on their various models. It means that they have not released Drivers for the Windows 7 on those models. If your Computer is one of them, first thing to do is to check if the Computer configuration meets the minimum Hardware requirements of the Windows 7 Operating System.

If your Computer meets the system requirements to run the Windows 7 Operating System, your model should be able to install and run Windows 7.

To determine this, you can use the Microsoft® Windows® 7 Upgrade Advisor. This program scans your Computer for potential compatibility issues and will let you know if there are Windows® 7 upgrade options for the Computer.

The Microsoft® Windows® 7 Upgrade Advisor says that your Computer is compatible. Now what?

Whether or not to install the Windows 7 Operating System is now up to you. It is recommended that you read the information from Microsoft about upgrading from Windows Vista® to Windows® 7 or upgrading from Windows® XP to Windows® 7 (whichever applies to your system).

If you install Windows 7, basic system functionality may be enabled with the Drivers that come with Windows 7 Operating System.

If your Computer's manufacturer provide Windows Vista® Drivers for the Computer, they may work with Windows® 7. However, some of the Drivers may cause unforeseen issues. If you decide to install Windows Vista® Drivers, you do so at your own discretion. Your Computer manufacturer will not provide support for installation of these Drivers with Windows® 7.

If you install Windows® 7 you can use the Microsoft Easy Transfer tool to migrate settings and files from another Computer, if desired.

IMPORTANT: If the Microsoft® Windows® 7 Upgrade Advisor says that your computer is NOT COMPATIBLE, it is strongly recommended that you DO NOT install the Windows 7® Operating System on the Computer.