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9. Once the system scan is complete, the Upgrade Advisor will give you the results. You
can print or save them. Close the Upgrade Advisor.
An Upgrade Checklist
Once you have made 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:
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Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 7.
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Be sure your hardware is on the HCL.
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Make sure you have the Windows 7 drivers for the hardware. You can verify this with
the hardware manufacturer.
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To audit the current confi guration and status of your computer, run the Windows 7
Upgrade Advisor tool from the Microsoft website, which also includes documentation
on using the utility. It will generate a report of any known hardware or software
compatibility issues based on your confi guration. You should resolve any reported
issues before you upgrade to Windows 7.
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Make sure your BIOS is current. Windows 7 requires that your computer has the most
current BIOS. If it does not, it may not be able to use advanced power-management
features or device-confi guration features. In addition, your computer may cease to
function during or after the upgrade. Use caution when performing BIOS updates
because installing the incorrect BIOS can cause your computer to fail to boot.
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Take an inventory of your current confi guration. This inventory should include
documentation of your current network confi guration, the applications that are
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