Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
Editions, System Requirements and Certifications Explained

A Windows Vista Capable PC includes at least:

• A modern processor (at least 800MHz).
• 512 MB of system memory.
• A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable.

A Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:

• 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor.
• 1 GB of system memory.
• Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum), Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel.
• 40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.
• DVD-ROM Drive.
• Audio output capability.
• Internet access capability.

Why not check out whether your PC is fit for Windows Vista - and more specifically which edition - by downloading and running Microsoft's Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor (for Windows XP) here.

Certified for Windows Vista

Products that carry the "Certified for Windows Vista" logo have met explicit standards of reliability and quality, and have been tested and proven to deliver a superior experience with a PC running Windows Vista.

Works with Windows

Hardware or software product displaying the "Works with Windows Vista" logo will easily work with Windows Vista and deliver a reliable experience. These products meet baseline standards of functionality running Windows Vista.

WINDOWS VISTA EDITIONS UPGRADING

	Home Basic	Home Premium	Business	Ultimate
Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Home
Windows XP Media Center
Windows XP Tablet PC
Windows XP Professional x64
Windows 2000

Requires clean install.    In-place installation option available.

Which Windows Vista Edition is right for you?

Why not check out whether your PC is fit for Windows Vista - and more specifically which edition - by downloading and running Microsoft's Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor (for Windows XP) here.

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