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Figure 1.4: The Select Installation Folder screen
6. At the Installation Complete screen, click the Close button.
7. On the desktop, double-click the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor icon.
8. When the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor starts, click the Start
Check button to start the scan of the machine.
9. After the system scan is complete, the Upgrade Advisor gives you
the results. You can print or save these results. Close the Upgrade
Advisor.
An Upgrade Checklist
After you make the decision to upgrade, you should develop a plan
of attack. The following upgrade checklist (valid for upgrading from
Windows Vista) will help you plan and implement a successful upgrade
strategy:
Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware require-
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ments for Windows 7.
Be sure that your hardware is on the HCL.
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Make sure you have the Windows 7 drivers for the hardware. You
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can verify this with the hardware manufacturer.
Run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor tool from the Microsoft
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website, which also includes documentation on using the utility,
Installation
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