You may ask will Windows 7 work on my computer thinking about hardware, but this is not the only issue. From a hardware perspective, there are some great tools to determine if your company's computers are ready. The Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor will let you know if there are any known hardware or software compatibility issues.
Any modern PC will support Windows 7 System Requirements, but the bigger issue may be third-party software. Follow these three steps to avoid unforeseen upgrade problems:
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Inventory third-party software support of Windows 7
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Develop a Windows XP migration plan
The Windows XP to 7 migration plan may include a number of things:
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Working with third-party software vendors to migrate to a Windows 7 supported version
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Running third-party software in Windows XP Mode
As mentioned in Should You Upgrade To Windows 7 From XP Now?, there are a number of great reasons to upgrade to Windows 7 including improved performance, better security and increased productivity. No major upgrade should be taken lightly and a proactive plan is important with Windows 7. What is you Windows 7 migration plan?
Key Takeaways:
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Third-party software is the most frequent challenge in migrating to Windows 7
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There are multiple ways to deal with software that does not have native support for Windows 7
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Windows 7 brings improved performance, better security and increased
