Before a user installs software on his computer or laptop, he usually thinks about what minimum system requirements are necessary for the software to work properly. They are indicated on the cover of the medium on which the program or game is recorded. This is done so that the owners of "weak" devices do not waste money.
Each operating system has its own minimum system requirements (Windows 7 is no exception). Therefore, before installing a newer Windows, it is necessary to take them into account. And if your device does not have sufficient hardware parameters, then it is better to refuse the update. Otherwise, the work will be very uncomfortable or completely impossible.
When creating the most popular operating system to date, the developers made sure that the minimum system requirements were respected. Windows 7 contains a program that checks each computer for compatibility with this system. It is called the Windows7 Upgrate Advisor. It analyzes all computer equipment, as well as installed software. This will allow you to avoid installing this system on the wrong PC.
I will say right away that Windows 7 Ultimate will have much more system requirements than other versions. If you want to install the thirty-two-bit version, then you must have a processor whose frequency is at least one gigahertz. The minimum amount of RAM should be at least one gigabyte. As for the hard drive, it should be at least sixteen gigabytes. Video adapter - supporting Direct X 9 with a memory of one hundred twenty-eight megabytes and above.
But the minimum system requirements of Windows 7 of the sixty-four-bit version will be much higher. The processor should only be 64-bit, and its frequency should be at least one gigahertz. RAM will require two gigabytes. Hard disk space is twenty gigabytes. The video card will fit, as in the case of a 32-bit system.
The system requirements for Windows 7 are indicative. For example, Windows 7 initial will be content with 512 megabytes of RAM, but the maximum will take over from one gigabyte. So deal with the performance of your computer before installing it.
When you figure out the capabilities of your hardware, you can perform a computer compatibility check. I want to tell you that if your device is not older than two years, then, most likely, “Seven” will rise without any problems. After all, manufacturers are trying to release hardware with some reserve resources.
If your PC is older, run a test. To do this, download the special free utility mentioned at the beginning of the article. It is located on the official Microsoft website. After downloading it must be installed. After its completion, launch the application and begin the test. It may take several minutes. When it completes, you will find out whether the system requirements of Windows 7 match your device or not.