Checking pre-requisites for Windows 7

The hardware requirements for Windows 7 are higher than those for Windows XP, so older computers may need hardware upgrades before we can proceed. The easiest way to see if a computer meets all the requirements is to run an automated tool from Microsoft. This can be downloaded from http://davidoverton.com/r.ashx?2B.

Plug in all the devices that the user will want to use with Windows 7. This should include printers and USB devices, as older ones may not work with Windows 7 and the advisor can only test for the hardware and software installed.