How do I know if my computer is Windows Vista compatible?

Question

Specs:
3.6 processor
1gb ram
ati radeon 256 mb vid card
400gb HD
DVD R/W

thanks

Answer 1

Here is the easiest way to find out... but the looks of it your set.. the only part I would think of upgrading is your 1gig of ram. Windows Vista is going to be a memory hog other than that your good to go. Check here and let Microsoft do the work for you...

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx

Hope that helps

Answer 2

according to microsoft your computer should have the following configuration for it to run the basic version of Vista:

Processor 800 MHz
Memory 512 MB RAM
Graphics card DirectX 9 capable
Graphics memory N/A
HDD capacity 20 GB
HDD free space 15 GB
Other drives CD-ROM or DVD-ROM

To run the Vista Ultimate version however - the processor and memory will have to be upped. U will need atleast 1GB of ram and also 128MB of graphics memory. HDD capacity of 40 GB will be needed. Also a DVD-RW drive will be needed.

Hope that helps!

Cheers!!!

Answer 3

That should be premium ready.
A Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:

* 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor¹).
* 1 GB of system memory.
* Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)², Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel.
* 40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.
* DVD-ROM Drive³.
* Audio output capability.
* Internet access capability.

Answer 4

Check out Windows.com and see the Vista upgrade center it has a tester on there to see if your machine will work.

Answer 5

It needs another gigabyte of ram but you can check it on the windows website. Below:

Answer 6

news just said 1year or less old

Answer 7

when you try to download it...it will tell you

Answer 8

its ready