how would you check compatibitity of your hardare software and operating system?

Answer 1

Go to Microsoft's web site and run the Hardware Compatibility Wizard for Windows.

For Linux, try any Live CD. Linux will tell you what won't work.

OS X, no problem, Apple builds all the hardware.

Answer 2

You can look at the product specifications - most software (including O/S) will tell you the minimum requirements.

You might be able to get away with less than what it calls for - but if it doesn't work correctly, then you can probably assume that your problem is insufficient hardware. The only way to really know how something will work is to try it.

Learn about your O/S - especially windows, because there are ways it can get crapped up with programs running in the background, plus viruses & malware/spyware can infect it. Even if you have really up-to-date hardware, it can only run well if windows is configured properly and kept clean.

There are tons of websites to let you know how other people have faired with certain pairings of hardware/software. Search for the stuff you are using - and see if you can find anyone who has reported problems, or who recommend certain setups.

Answer 3

Go into your windows update and type in check compatibility on my pc, it will show you a link to update any incompatiblities and show you details etc. Also if you go to your control panel and click on system , it will give you details of your system. If you get windows defender online, which is free, it will scan your system etc.. Another thing to also do is go to accessories in your menu bar, systems tools and it will give you details. Hope it helps !

Answer 4

You get them together and see if they work!