This kind of questions always popup when there is a new OS on the roll. So its time for Windows 7 and its right time to check if your computer can run Windows 7 and if your existing OS ( vista or Xp ) can upgrade properly.

Microsoft has released a Windows 7 Upgrade advisor, which you can download and run to get a report which can notify you of the any constrains for which your computer cannot run windows 7  or if any of the existing software installed is not going to work.

Windows 7 requirement report

Windows 7 compatibility report

You can download a copy of Windows 7 upgrade advisor from here and read more  information here

If you are upgrading from Windows Xp to Windows 7 , read more information about it at Migrate Windows Xp to Windows 7 : Video Tutorial

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