Microsoft has Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor Beta.
Here's the intro screen:
I want to protect my PC from malicious software like worms, viruses and spyware. I would like to know when my PC is vulnerable to attacks and how to make it safe again. <a href=)
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Search and Organize (Included with all editions of Windows Vista)
I would like to instantly find what I need on my computer. I'd also like to quickly search my computer from almost anywhere in Windows Vista. Learn more
Work Anywhere
I'd like to more easily detect and connect to WiFi hotspots. I would like to use Windows Tablet PC features like digital ink, touch and handwriting recognition. I want to edit and share documents whether or not I am physically connected to a network. Learn more
Premium Photo, Music and Movie Experiences
I want to enjoy and share my pictures, music and movies throughout my home with Windows Media Center. I want to burn music and movies to DVD. Learn more
Simplify My Business
I'd like to have integrated faxing and scanning capabilities. I want to protect the data on my PC in the event that it is lost or stolen, by taking advantage of advanced encryption. I need tools that make it easy for me to set up and use my PC even if I don't have IT staff.
So, what wonderful suggestions does the program have for me? Well, they don't like that I don't have 15 gigabytes of free space (easily solved). Since I have a TV tuner and TV-out, I'm fine for the premium entertainment experiences and recording TV. I'm golden for everything else, including Aero (thanks to my ATI Mobility Radeon X300).
Next, it talks about drivers, listing your system devices that already have Vista drivers you'll need to install, the ones that don't need new drivers, and the ones with no drivers Microsoft is aware of. My SigmaTel C-Major Audio integrated sound controller has a Vista driver update, but my Dell AIO 922 printer, Mobile Intel 915GM Express Processor, Intel Wireless Connection Agent Miniport, and Intel 82801FBM Ultra ATA Storage Controllers don't have known Vista drivers.
Devices with drivers that come with the Vista installation, requiring you to do absolutely nothing:
- HP DeskJet 600
- ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300
- Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
- Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Controller
- OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
- SDA Standard Compliant SD Card Controller
- Ricoh R/RL/5C476(II) or Compatible CardBus (PCMCIA) Controller
- Conexant D110 MDC V.92 Modem
Obviously, unless you have the exact same Dell Inspiron 6000 I have, you're experiences will be different, but if you're reading this and recognize some familiar hardware, you can worry jus that much less.
Check out the full press release.
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