If you want to upgrade to Windows 7, you can use Microsoft's downloadable Windows Upgrade Advisor to see if your computer meets the minimum specifications. Go to ‘My Computer’ on your desktop or on the Start menu.To check your Windows XP computer's specifications: The Microsoft step-by-step instructions " Upgrade to Windows 8.1 from Windows Vista or Windows XP” is very clear and understandable. You can check to see if your PCs meet the requirements for Windows 8 by downloading and running the free Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant. I tested it on a classic Windows XP computer, a Dell Optiplex GX 280 from 2005 and it worked fine. The 8.1 system requirements are a bit higher than Windows 7 (1GHz processor, and 1 GB of RAM). I’m told by those who know such things that Windows 8 is largely Windows 7 under the hood, so it also runs on older computers. If you are still running IT equipment that is older than 15 year old P3’s, good for you! You have exceeded the full lifespan expectations of computers, but it’s probably time to get newer equipment. At the Windows site, testers have successfully installed and run Windows 7 on a 700MHz Pentium III ThinkPad with 256MB of RAM and a 600MHz Pentium III desktop with 512MB of RAM. The good news is that pretty ancient PCs will run Windows 7 and somewhat less ancient ones will run Windows 8.1. Older PCs Can Run Windows 7 and Windows 8 Find out why it’s really and truly time to upgrade in my recent Get Ready for the End of Windows XP Support. April has been called the 'XPocalypse' for a good reason: When Microsoft stops support, PCs using XP and Office 2003 will face greatly increased exposure to malware attacks. Fortunately there are some great free tools to help you figure that out.Īt least I hope you’re planning to upgrade. Now that it's time to upgrade from Windows XP (it retires in early April 2014), you may well be wondering how much of your current software and hardware will work on Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. Support for Windows XP will be expiring soon and if your not-for-profit hasn't already planned to upgrade, now is the time to take the steps to do so.
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