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WINDOWS 7 UPDATE FROM XP

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 We are going to upgrade one of your users from an Old windows XP computer to Windows 7 - I've run the Windows Upgrade Advisor with the results below. Could someone tell me any potential issue we might have or can we proceed with the upgrade.thanks

 

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Report
Computer Name:
Operating System: Windows XP Professional
CPU: Genuine Intel(R) CPU T2600 @ 2.16GHz
Memory: 3.0 GB
System
Details
Custom installation required
You'll need to perform a custom installation of 32-bit Windows 7 and then reinstall your programs. Make sure to back up your files before you begin.
Go online to get important information about installing Windows 7 on a PC running Windows XP
16 GB free hard disk space required
You need at least 16 GB of free space on your hard disk to install 32-bit Windows 7. Either make room by removing unwanted files from your hard disk, or contact your PC manufacturer or retailer to see if a hard disk with more capacity is available for your PC.
Outlook Express
This program is no longer included in Windows 7. You can get similar programs for Windows 7 from other software manufacturers.
Go to the Microsoft website to learn more
More info from LENOVO
LENOVO has a website that might give you more information about getting Windows 7 running on your PC.
Visit the LENOVO website
Windows Aero support
Your graphics adapter supports the Windows Aero user interface.
Go online to learn more about Windows Aero
CPU speed: 2.2 GHz
Your CPU meets the 1 GHz minimum requirement.
3.0 GB of RAM
Your PC meets the 1 GB minimum requirement.
Devices
Status
Details
HP Photosmart C4380 series
Hewlett-Packard
Unknown
We don't have compatibility information about this device.
HP Photosmart C4380 series (DOT4)
Hewlett-Packard
Unknown
We don't have compatibility information about this device.
HP Photosmart C4380 series (DOT4USB)
Hewlett-Packard
Unknown
We don't have compatibility information about this device.
Photosmart C4380 (DOT4PRINT)
Hewlett-Packard
Unknown
We don't have compatibility information about this device.
ATI Mobility Radeon X1300
ATI Technologies Inc.
Check Windows Update
Check Windows Update after installing Windows 7 to make sure you have the latest driver for this device, otherwise it may not work.
HP Photosmart C4380
Hewlett-Packard
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
HP Photosmart C4380 series (DOT4PRT)
Hewlett-Packard
Check Windows Update
Check Windows Update after installing Windows 7 to make sure you have the latest driver for this device, otherwise it may not work.
Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection
Intel
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Intel(R) Corporation
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio
Analog Devices
Check Windows Update
Check Windows Update after installing Windows 7 to make sure you have the latest driver for this device, otherwise it may not work.
Texas Instruments PCI-1510 CardBus Controller
Texas Instruments
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate
Broadcom
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
ThinkPad Modem
CXT
Check Windows Update
Check Windows Update after installing Windows 7 to make sure you have the latest driver for this device, otherwise it may not work.
ThinkPad UltraNav Pointing Device
Lenovo
Check Windows Update
Check Windows Update after installing Windows 7 to make sure you have the latest driver for this device, otherwise it may not work.
TouchChip Fingerprint Coprocessor
UPEK
Check Windows Update
Check Windows Update after installing Windows 7 to make sure you have the latest driver for this device, otherwise it may not work.
USB Mass Storage Device
Compatible USB storage device
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
USB Printing Support
Microsoft
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Programs
Status
Details
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Not compatible
This version of the program will not work on Windows 7.
ATI Catalyst Control Center
version 1.2.2447.13670
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
Visit the publisher's website for a possible solution
HP Photosmart Essential 2.5
version 2.5
HP
Free update available
We don't have compatibility information about this version of the program.
Get a free update to a compatible version
HP Smart Web Printing
version 3.5
HP
Free update available
We don't have compatibility information about this version of the program.
Get a free update to a compatible version
Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Software
version 10.5.0.0 API
Intel Corporation
Paid update available
We don't have compatibility information about this version of the program.
Get a paid update to a compatible version
LENOVO Utilities
LENOVO
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
Visit the publisher's website for a possible solution
Sonic Express Labeler
version 2.1.0
Sonic Solutions
Paid update available
We don't have compatibility information about this version of the program.
Get a paid update to a compatible version
SoundMAX
version 5.10.01.4310
Analog Devices
Update available
We don't have compatibility information about this version of the program.
Get an update to a compatible version
System Update
version 2.00.0089
Lenovo
Update available
We don't have compatibility information about this version of the program.
Get an update to a compatible version
ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software
version 5.0.1.2900
IBM, Inc.
Free update available
We don't have compatibility information about this version of the program.
Get a free update to a compatible version
ThinkPad UltraNav Driver
version 7.5.17.20
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
Visit the publisher's website for a possible solution
Windows Live Essentials
version 14.0.8117.0416
Microsoft Corporation
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo. A free update to a newer version is also available.
Get the free update
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows 7 logo
Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010
version 14.0.6029.1000
Microsoft Corporation
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows 7 logo
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.6161
version 9.0.30729.6161
Microsoft Corporation
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows 7 logo
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
version 2.0.5000.0
Microsoft Corporation
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows 7 logo
Java(TM) 6 Update 37
version 6.0.370
Oracle
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo. A paid update to a newer version is also available.
Get the paid update
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows 7 logo
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2
version 2.2.30729
Microsoft Corporation
Free update available
This program is compatible with Windows 7. A free update is also available.
Get the free update
Skype™ 5.10
version 5.10.116
Skype Technologies S.A.
Free update available
This program is compatible with Windows 7. A free update is also available.
Get the free update
Windows Internet Explorer 8
version 20090308.140743
Microsoft Corporation
Free update available
This program is compatible with Windows 7. A free update is also available.
Get the free update
7-Zip 9.20
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
ATI - Software Uninstall Utility
version 6.14.10.1014
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
ATI HYDRAVISION
version 3.25.0006
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
HP Solution Center 10.0
version 10.0
HP
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6
version 1.5.0.60
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2
version 3.2.30729
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
version 3.5
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft Lync 2010
version 4.0.7577.4356
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft Online Services Sign-in Assistant
version 7.250.4287.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft Silverlight
version 4.1.10329.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition [ENU]
version 3.1.0000
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.4148
version 9.0.30729.4148
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
OCR Software by I.R.I.S. 10.0
version 10.0
HP
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
RecordNow Audio
version 2.0.4
Sonic Solutions
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
RecordNow Copy
version 2.0.4
Sonic Solutions
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
RecordNow Data
version 2.0.4
Sonic Solutions
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Shockwave Director 10.2
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Sonic Icons for Lenovo
version 1.0.2
Lenovo
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Windows Live OneCare safety scanner
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Windows Live Sync
version 14.0.8117.416
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Windows Media Player 11
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Adobe Shockwave Player
version 10.2.0.23
Adobe Systems, Inc.
Paid update available
This program is compatible with Windows 7. A paid update is also available.
Get the paid update
Windows Live Sign-in Assistant
version 5.000.818.6
Microsoft Corporation
Paid update available
This program is compatible with Windows 7. A paid update is also available.
Get the paid update
Windows XP Mode is an optional feature available in Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate that has extra system requirements.
Visit the Windows XP Mode website for more information
Requirement
Details
Virtualization technology settings need to be changed
Your PC supports hardware assisted virtualization technology, but it must be enabled in the system BIOS before running Windows XP Mode.
Learn how to enable this setting on your PC
3.0 GB of RAM
Your PC memory meets the 2 GB requirement for running Windows XP Mode on 32-bit Windows 7.
Extra 15 GB of free space
For best performance, make sure your PC has 15 GB of free space before installing Windows XP Mode.

Windows XP does not support a direct upgrade to Windows 7, so you will technically be doing an custom install.

 

The system should be sufficient to run Windows 7, although need to procure more disk space to support the installation. You can review the following article for instructions:

Strategies for freeing disk space - Windows - Microsoft

 

Upgrading from Windows XP?

Please read these instructions carefully and completely before you begin installing Windows 7: There are important steps that you need to follow to upgrade from your PC from Windows XP to Windows 7 in order to preserve your files and settings.

Before you begin, you'll need to back up all your data to an external storage device, and you'll need all of the installation discs for programs you want to keep. Please make sure you have an external hard drive (see details below).

 

More detailed instructions are available at windows.microsoft.com/upgrade-windows-xp. Here are the basic steps.

 

1. Run Windows Upgrade Advisor (windows.microsoft.com/upgradeadvisor) to see if there are any known issues that might affect the installation and whether you should install the 32 or 64 bit version of Windows 7.

2. Save your files and settings on an external hard drive using Windows Easy Transfer (windows.microsoft.com/windows-easy-transfer). If you don't have an external hard drive you won't be able to use Windows Easy Transfer. Alternatively, you can copy files you want to keep on a USB flash drive, CDs, or DVDs.

3. You'll need to manually reinstall your programs, such as Microsoft Office, after you install Windows 7. Gather the installation discs for your programs and any associated product/license keys. You might be able to download some programs from the Internet. For example, Windows Live Messenger can be installed from download.live.com/messenger.

4. Inset the Windows 7 DVD into your PC. When asked "Which type of installation do you want? click "Custom (advanced)."

5. After Windows 7 is installed, use Windows Easy Transfer to restore your files and settings.

If you're not comfortable installing Windows 7 yourself, check with a local retail store or PC services company to see if they offer upgrade services.

 

http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/07/using-windows-easy-transfer-in-windows-7/

 

Backup your Data:

When making significant changes to your computer such as an upgrade, it is always recommended you backup your system prior to installing a new version of Windows. Windows XP’s backup options are quite archaic and limited. If you want to have the option of restoring your Windows XP installation in case Windows 8 installation fails, look into using a third party solution such as Acronis  True Image which is available as a free trial you can use:

Check out the following article by Microsoft MVP JW Stuart about how to backup a Windows XP installation here using Acronis True Image here

Another solution you can use for backing up Windows XP is Easeus To Do Backup, JW Stuart also has an article about it here

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Andre
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Personally I would suggest since you apparently have a Lenovo PC that you visited Lenovo support to asertain whether Lenovo supplies win7 drivers for your particular model.

In the past I have seen the Upgrade Advisor pass a PC as compatible, only to find there have been problems with the PC sys drivers

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