How to Check Windows XP Upgrade Compatibility
- 1). Download the Windows Upgrade Advisor from Microsoft. See "Resources" section for link.
- 2). Install the Upgrade Advisor by double-clicking the downloaded "setup.exe" file. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
- 3). Plug in any printers, external hard drives, keyboards, webcams or mice that you regularly use with the computer.
- 4). Launch the newly installed Upgrade Advisor. Select "Start Scan" and follow the on-screen instructions to preform the scan of your current hardware. Once the scan is complete, the application will give you a read-out of how a new version of Windows will preform on your set up and what hardware, programs or peripherals may not be compatible.
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