Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor Beta

Jukov · 05-19-06, 08:16 AM

MS released a tool to check if you current Pc is "Vistable".
As we know a Windows Vista Capable PC should include at least:
A modern processor (at least 800MHz).
512 MB of system memory.
A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable.
but in real world we might need a much faster PC to run Vista.
Anyhow:

Quote:

The Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor is a small beta application that you can run on your current Windows XP-based computer to find out if it's ready for an upgrade to Windows Vista. When you run the Upgrade Advisor, it will scan your computer and generate an easy-to-understand report of any known system and device compatibility issues, along with recommendations on how you can get your PC ready for Windows Vista. Microsoft plans to add functionality to Upgrade Advisor, such as checking how your software applications will run with Windows Vista. Download the beta version today and check this site in a few months for a new version.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvist...r/default.mspx

05-19-06, 08:22 AM

Sounds great!

Running it now.

UPDATE/EDIT:

Passed just fine on everything except for the TV Tuner (Since I do not have one anyways :p) It takes about 2sec to scan, so it must just look at your hardware profile.

Tankman · 05-19-06, 08:40 AM

Thanks for the post but, think I'll lay back awhile and see, listen for, potential trouble. You KNOW MS does have so many updates, for all kinds of reasons, with their OS's.

05-19-06, 09:45 AM

Yeah, no problems here passing the Vista test.

aximbigfan · 05-19-06, 10:07 AM

careful guys... read the terms and condtions carfully.....

EDIT: it said that my inspiron 6000 will run the full vista experince...

chris

**Frenchy** · 05-19-06, 10:09 AM

Is the data sent back to M$ or it is just internal probing

aximbigfan · 05-19-06, 10:10 AM

data is sent back.. internal probing+data being sent back...

chris

05-19-06, 11:53 AM

No problem, its just a survey.

It is only data on your hardware (what you have), it is not sending back your passwords and such....

05-19-06, 12:55 PM

Heres the quote from Microsoft about data collection

Quote:

This application does not request or collect any personal information from you. When you use this application, it will collect certain anonymous information about your potential upgrade experience, such as the capabilities of your computer hardware and the devices connected to your computer. This information is sent to Microsoft and used to create a report for you, detailing how well Windows Vista will run on your computer. In addition, this information is used to help improve the number of devices supported by Windows Vista, to analyze trends, and to improve Windows Vista performance.