Vista Upgrade Resources
Windows Vista Upgrade Resource Page
This page will list all the resources I can find regarding Windows Vista Upgrade information. The links to these resources should provide you with information to make an informed decision on whether or not you are ready to (or want to)upgrade to Windows Vista. You’ll want to read and review information guides and tutorials about software compatibility, hardware requirements, and possibly Windows Vista business or personal (premium, ultimate, or home) upgrade information. I will separate it by category to make it as easy as possible for you to navigate, as this list will dramatically grow over time.
Official Microsoft Windows Vista Upgrade and Installation Help and Support Links
Official Microsoft Windows Vista Home Page
System Requirements for Windows Vista: You maybe surprised to learn that every version of Windows Vista (except for Home) requires a minimum of 1Ghz processor, 1GB of RAM, 128MB of memory on your graphics card, and 40 GB of hard drive space. Also your graphics card must be a “Windows Aero-capable graphic card” with a WDDM driver, Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware, and 32 bits per pixel. Keep in mind that these are only the bare minimum requirements recommended by Microsoft to run Windows Vista. MY general rule of thumb as a user of Windows since the early 90’s has always been to double the recommended system requirements to figure out what would be the most comfortable spot to keep a system up to date and running daily for 2 years or more.
Windows Upgrade Advisor: This official online Microsoft “Wizard” will try and determine whether or not your Windows XP PC is capable of upgrading to Windows Vista (or not).
Windows Vista Upgrade Paths from Previous versions
Windows Vista Upgrade Software and Application Installation Known Issues and Conflicts
Windows Vista Hardware Manafacturer Specific Upgrade Information and Links
Lenovo (IBM) Guide to Setup Windows Vista – Notebooks and Laptops
Lenovo (IBM) Windows Vista Support Guide
HP Windows Vista Compatibility Information
HP and Compaq PC Windows Vista Upgrade Information
Toshiba Support for Windows Vista
Comments and Reviews of Windows Vista new install and Upgrade Experience from Real People
Engadget Windows Vista Upgrade Guide and Comments: This article will give you some tidbits, but the real gems are in the 100+ comments after the article from real people who candidly tell you what is and isn’t working for them in their new Windows Vista experience
Visit the forums right here on the Vista Review web site – even post your own problems and questions.
Resources regarding the Cost of Upgrading to Vista
Here’s an article that states <a href=”http://www.smorgasbord.net/windows_vista_costs_as_much_as_a_mac_mini”>the cost of upgrading to Windows Vista is the same as a Mac Mini</a>
