Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor (WVUA) is a Web-based tool geared toward home and small and medium-sized business users. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor is a small application that you can run on your current Windows XP-based computer to find out if it's ready for an upgrade to Windows Vista. When you run the Upgrade Advisor, it will scan your computer and generate an easy-to-understand report of any known system and device compatibility issues, along with recommendations on how you can get your PC ready for Windows Vista. Microsoft plans to add functionality to Upgrade Advisor, such as checking how your software applications will run with Windows Vista. It is accessible in two ways:
1. The Web site
2. Windows Vista setup DVD
WVUA provides answers to these questions:
* Can my PC be upgraded to Windows Vista? System capabilities are compared to the minimum installation requirements.
* How can I fix any issues? Action items are provided to upgrade hardware and to update device drivers and applications.
* What will my experience be like? System capabilities are compared to recommended requirements for advanced features users are interested in. For example, if they want to run AERO, we tell them what their video card capabilities are and what they need to be. We recommend a SKU based on features users select. Obsolete drivers and incompatible applications are flagged. Also, a "green" list of everything on the PC that is known to work with Windows Vista is provided. A final release is expected about August 2006.
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