Windows 7: Do system test
To test whether your PC is ready for Windows 7, you should do a system test. Here we show you exactly how this works.
Perform system test for Windows 7 - how it works
Before you convert your PC to Windows 7, a system test is almost mandatory. This is how you ensure that your system has sufficient power.
- Download the free "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor".
- Before starting the test, close all background programs and do not perform any downloads, uploads or system updates. They could falsify the result.
- Then start the program. With a click on "Start test" your system is analyzed for the use of Windows 7.
- Depending on the size of the system, this process can take some time.
- After a successful scan, you will see detailed results whether your system is ready for Windows 7 or whether there are still problems. It is also checked whether the connected devices are compatible with Windows 7.
- You can save the report or print it out. You will then find useful links that should make it easier for you to switch.
You can find out the difference between update and upgrade in our next practical tip.