Upgrading Your PC to Vista
If you are not currently running Windows Vista right now, odds are good you have thought about, or are currently thinking about upgrading your pc to Vista. Luckily this can be done in the comfort of your home. However, it is much easier to upgrade newer computers than it is for older computers. The first step is deciding what version of Vista you want and whether you want the bells and whistles as well. You have the option of choosing Vista Home Basic which is the cheapest, Vista Home Premium with the added graphics interface, or Vista Ultimate that is the most expensive and high-end version of Vista.
Microsoft has an Upgrade Advisor tool, to help anyone seeking to upgrade to Vista. The great thing is that the tool will scan your pc and tell you everything you will need to do in order to make your pc meet the system requirement for Windows Vista. The drawback is that if you are running anything other than Windows XP, the Upgrade Advisor may not work with your system.
Older computers will more than likely need additional RAM, in order to support Vista. Now, you must make sure that you are installing the right RAM for your computer’s make and model. If you are only interested in Vista Basic Home, than you may be set, but if you are looking at one of the higher levels of Vista you will to get a new graphics card.
Finally, you may need to uninstall applications that may be incompatible with Windows Vista. It’s easier to uncover which applications need to be removed with the Upgrade Advisor. Once you are have completed all of the prep work, simply pop in your new Vista disc and get ready to be amazed.
