• Not having the correct specs on your computer can create problems when upgrading to a new operating system.computer image by Ewe Degiampietro from Fotolia.com
  
  When upgrading to a new operating system, it is important to check out the specs that are recommended for that operating system. Having the recommended specs on your computer will ensure that your computer can handle the operating system and that the operating system will run smoothly once it is installed. For Windows Vista Ultimate, there are several recommended specs that you should consider.
  
  

Processor

• The recommended processor when using Windows Vista Ultimate is a 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor. This processor will provide enough computing power for your computer to run smoothly with Windows Vista Ultimate.
  
  

System Memory

• Depending on the type of work you are doing the amount of system memory you need can vary. For general use though, the recommended system memory for Windows Vista Ultimate is 1 GB.
  
  

Graphics Memory

• For Windows Vista Ultimate the recommended graphics memory is 128 MB. It is also recommended to make sure the graphics memory is aero compatible as well.
  
  

Hard Drive

• The hard drive is the main storing device on your computer. The recommended hard drive for a computer running on Windows Vista Ultimate is 40 GB.
  
  

Hard Drive Free Space

• To make sure that your computer can run as efficiently as possible you should always have some free space on your hard drive. The recommended free space you should have on your hard drive when running Windows Vista Ultimate is 15 GB.
  
  

Optical Drive

• The recommended optical drive for a computer running on WIndows Vista Ultimate is a DVD re-writable or RW drive. This will allow you to burn DVDs and CDs.