Microsoft windows upgrade

While discussing about Microsoft windows upgrade we would focus towards the latest windows 7 upgrade. This is the most common issue due to the demanding nature of Windows 7.

Microsoft is well aware of all these upgrade issues. Hence in advance it has recommended user to go through the Windows 7 Upgrade advisor to handle any adverse situation. This is a free download. It will scan the system for its corresponding software’s and hardware’s configuration and simultaneously generate a report to help the user.

But Microsoft windows upgrade option is available for the licensed user. You are authorized for the upgrade if you have purchased your Windows Vista computer on or after June 26, 2009. Also Microsoft windows upgrade is feasible on the selected computer models. At the time of purchase you have to make sure to fill the Microsoft windows upgrade form.

User must consider the eligible upgrade path. The upgrade planning is language-specific versions, territory-specific and also selective about processor’s capacity (32-bit or 64-bit platform). Microsoft windows upgrade will be valid for the corresponding version of Windows 7 only. For example Windows Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows Vista Business to Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Vista Ultimate to Windows 7 Ultimate.

If you are not sure about the operating system of your current system, then follow given steps to find it.

1.Click on the Start Menu and right click your mouse on computer.
2.Open the windows of Properties by double clicking on computer icon.
3.The operating system edition would be mentioned under the Windows edition.
4.On the same page, also check the text for System Type and verify the type (32-bit or 64-bit.)

With any software upgrade, Microsoft recommends that you back up your hard drive prior to upgrading your computer.

Note: You may lose applications, files and settings from the previous installed version of Windows software if there is mismatch in base language, edition. In adverse situation you may need to format the hard drive.


Cross check your hardware configuration with below details before going through Microsoft windows upgrade.

1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
1 GB of system memory
16 GB of available disk space
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB memory (for Aero theme)
DVD-R/W Drive
Internet access

Note: For additional purpose like TV or touch screen navigation, you may need additional hardware.