Thanks for your help. I think I will choose Windows 7 over 8. I have included the Windows 7 Update Advisor Report below.
Should i increase my ram? Anything else?
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Information about upgrading to 32-bit Windows 7
Computer Name:
Operating System:
Windows XP Professional
CPU:
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6550 @ 2.33GHz
Memory:
2.0 GB
System Details
Custom installation required
You'll need to perform a custom installation of
32-bit Windows 7 and then reinstall your
programs. Make sure to back up your files
before you begin.
Go online to get important information about
installing Windows 7 on a PC running Windows
XP
Outlook Express
This program is no longer included in Windows
7. You can get similar programs for Windows 7
from other software manufacturers.
Go to the Microsoft website to learn more
More info from Hewlett-
Packard
Hewlett-Packard has a website that might give
you more information about getting Windows 7
running on your PC.
Visit the Hewlett-Packard website
Windows Aero support
Your graphics adapter supports the Windows
Aero user interface.
Go online to learn more about Windows Aero
CPU speed: 2.3 GHz
Your CPU meets the 1 GHz minimum
requirement.
2.0 GB of RAM
Your PC meets the 1 GB minimum requirement.
50.2 GB free space available
on C:
Your hard disk meets the minimum requirement
of 16 GB free space for 32-bit Windows 7.
Devices Status Details
Intel(R) 82566DM Gigabit
Network Connection
Intel
Action recommended Before installing Windows 7, go to the device
manufacturer's website to download the latest
driver for this device. After installing Windows
7, install the saved driver.
Intel(R) Active Management
Technology - SOL
Intel
Unknown We don't have compatibility information about
this device.
Intel(R) Management Engine
Interface
Intel
Unknown We don't have compatibility information about
this device.
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Amyuni Document Converter
450
AMYUNI Technologies
Check Windows
Update
Check Windows Update after installing Windows
7 to make sure you have the latest driver for
this device, otherwise it may not work.
Brother HL-5250DN series
Brother
Check Windows
Update
Check Windows Update after installing Windows
7 to make sure you have the latest driver for
this device, otherwise it may not work.
Infineon Trusted Platform
Module
Infineon Technologies AG
Free update available The manufacturer provides software to use this
device on Windows 7.
Get the software for free from the
manufacturer's website
Intel(R) Q35 Express Chipset
Family
Intel Corporation
Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
SoundMAX Integrated Digital
HD Audio
Analog Devices
Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Programs Status Details
Credential Manager for HP
ProtectTools
version 2.5.0.880.13
Hewlett-Packard
Not compatible This version of the program will not work on
Windows 7.
HP ProtectTools Security
Manager
version 03.00.01.00010
Hewlett-Packard
Not compatible This version of the program will not work on
Windows 7.
Microsoft .NET Framework
1.1
Not compatible This version of the program will not work on
Windows 7.
Microsoft WSE 3.0 Runtime
version 3.0.5305.0
Microsoft Corp.
Not compatible This version of the program will not work on
Windows 7.
Drive Encryption for HP
ProtectTools
version 1.0.4
Hewlett-Packard
Update available We don't have compatibility information about
this version of the program.
Get an update to a compatible version
Messenger
version 4.7.0.3001
Microsoft Corporation
Known issues You may experience issues running this
program on Windows 7.
Visit the publisher's website for a possible
solution
pdfFactory Pro
Paid update available We don't have compatibility information about
this version of the program.
Get a paid update to a compatible version
SoundMAX
version 5.10.01.5460
Analog Devices
Update available We don't have compatibility information about
this version of the program.
Get an update to a compatible version
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Adobe Reader XI (11.0.03)
version 11.0.03
Adobe Systems Incorporated
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible
with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows
7 logo
Java(TM) SE Runtime
Environment 6 Update 1
version 1.6.0.10
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible
with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows
7 logo
Microsoft Office Live Meeting
2007
version 8.0.6362.215
Microsoft Corporation
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible
with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows
7 logo
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008
Redistributable - x86
9.0.30729.6161
version 9.0.30729.6161
Microsoft Corporation
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible
with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows
7 logo
PDF Complete
version 3.5.22
PDF Complete, Inc.
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible
with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows
7 logo
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
version 2.0.5000.0
Microsoft Corporation
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible
with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows
7 logo
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Corporation
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible
with Windows 7 logo. A paid update to a newer
version is also available.
Get the paid update
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows
7 logo
Microsoft .NET Framework
2.0 Service Pack 2
version 2.2.30729
Microsoft Corporation
Free update available This program is compatible with Windows 7. A
free update is also available.
Get the free update
PowerISO
version 5.3
Power Software Ltd
Free update available This program is compatible with Windows 7. A
free update is also available.
Get the free update
Windows Internet Explorer 8
version 20090308.140743
Microsoft Corporation
Free update available This program is compatible with Windows 7. A
free update is also available.
Get the free update
7-Zip 9.20
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Adobe Flash Player 11
ActiveX
version 11.7.700.202
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Adobe Flash Player 11 Plugin
version 11.7.700.202
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
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Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe Shockwave Player
11.6
version 11.6.4.634
Adobe Systems, Inc.
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
BlackBerry Desktop Software
7.0
version 7.0.0.59
Research In Motion Ltd.
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
CCleaner
version 4.01
Piriform
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Cisco WebEx Meetings
Cisco WebEx LLC
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Coupon Printer for Windows
version 5.0.0.2
Coupons.com Incorporated
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Google Earth
version 7.0.3.8542
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
IIS 7.5 Express
version 7.5.1070
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® Active Management
Technology
Intel Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
LibreOffice 3.6
version 3.6.5.2
The Document Foundation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
version 1.75.0.1300
version 1.75.0.1300
Malwarebytes Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft .NET Framework
3.0 Service Pack 2
version 3.2.30729
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft .NET Framework
3.5 SP1
version 3.5
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Client Profile
version 4.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
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Extended
version 4.0
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Download Manager
version 1.2.1
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft Outlook Web
Access S/MIME (2007)
version 8.3.105.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft Security Essentials
version 4.2.223.1
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft Silverlight
version 5.1.20125.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
Native Client
version 10.51.2500.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
Setup (English)
version 10.51.2500.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft SQL Server Browser
version 10.51.2500.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft SQL Server Native
Client
version 9.00.5000.00
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft SQL Server VSS
Writer
version 10.51.2500.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Mozilla Firefox 21.0 (x86 en-
US)
version 21.0
Mozilla
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
MSXML 4.0 SP3 Parser
version 4.30.2100.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
MSXML 6.0 Parser
version 6.10.1129.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
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Information about upgrading to 64-bit Windows 7
SetRefresh
version 1.2.1.3
Hewlett-Packard Company
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
VLC media player 2.0.5
version 2.0
VideoLAN
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Web Assistant 2.0.0.459
IncrediBar
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Windows Media Player 11
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Windows XP Mode is an optional feature available in Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate that has extra
system requirements.
Visit the Windows XP Mode website for more information
Requirement Details
Virtualization technology
settings need to be changed
Your PC supports hardware assisted
virtualization technology, but it must be enabled
in the system BIOS before running Windows XP
Mode.
Learn how to enable this setting on your PC
2.0 GB of RAM
Your PC memory meets the 2 GB requirement
for running Windows XP Mode on 32-bit
Windows 7.
Extra 15 GB of free space
Your PC meets the minimum requirement of 15
GB extra space for installing and running
Windows XP Mode.
System Details
Custom installation required
You'll need to perform a custom installation of
64-bit Windows 7 and then reinstall your
programs. Make sure to back up your files
before you begin.
Go online to get important information about
installing Windows 7 on a PC running Windows
XP
Outlook Express
This program is no longer included in Windows
7. You can get similar programs for Windows 7
from other software manufacturers.
Go to the Microsoft website to learn more
More info from Hewlett-
Packard
Hewlett-Packard has a website that might give
you more information about getting Windows 7
running on your PC.
Visit the Hewlett-Packard website
Windows Aero support
Your graphics adapter supports the Windows
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Aero user interface.
Go online to learn more about Windows Aero
CPU speed: 2.3 GHz
Your CPU meets the 1 GHz minimum
requirement.
2.0 GB of RAM
Your PC meets the 2 GB minimum requirement.
50.2 GB free space available
on C:
Your hard disk meets the minimum requirement
of 20 GB free space for 64-bit Windows 7.
Devices Status Details
Intel(R) 82566DM Gigabit
Network Connection
Intel
Action recommended Before installing Windows 7, go to the device
manufacturer's website to download the latest
driver for this device. After installing Windows
7, install the saved driver.
Intel(R) Active Management
Technology - SOL
Intel
Unknown We don't have compatibility information about
this device.
Intel(R) Management Engine
Interface
Intel
Unknown We don't have compatibility information about
this device.
Amyuni Document Converter
450
AMYUNI Technologies
Check Windows
Update
Check Windows Update after installing Windows
7 to make sure you have the latest driver for
this device, otherwise it may not work.
Brother HL-5250DN series
Brother
Check Windows
Update
Check Windows Update after installing Windows
7 to make sure you have the latest driver for
this device, otherwise it may not work.
Infineon Trusted Platform
Module
Infineon Technologies AG
Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel(R) Q35 Express Chipset
Family
Intel Corporation
Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
SoundMAX Integrated Digital
HD Audio
Analog Devices
Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Programs Status Details
Credential Manager for HP
ProtectTools
version 2.5.0.880.13
Hewlett-Packard
Not compatible This version of the program will not work on
Windows 7.
HP ProtectTools Security
Manager
version 03.00.01.00010
Hewlett-Packard
Not compatible This version of the program will not work on
Windows 7.
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Page 7 of 12
file://C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\temp\WuaTemp\Resources\P... 6/7/2013
Microsoft .NET Framework
1.1
Not compatible This version of the program will not work on
Windows 7.
Microsoft WSE 3.0 Runtime
version 3.0.5305.0
Microsoft Corp.
Not compatible This version of the program will not work on
Windows 7.
Drive Encryption for HP
ProtectTools
version 1.0.4
Hewlett-Packard
Update available We don't have compatibility information about
this version of the program.
Get an update to a compatible version
Messenger
version 4.7.0.3001
Microsoft Corporation
Known issues You may experience issues running this
program on Windows 7.
Visit the publisher's website for a possible
solution
pdfFactory Pro
Paid update available We don't have compatibility information about
this version of the program.
Get a paid update to a compatible version
SoundMAX
version 5.10.01.5460
Analog Devices
Update available We don't have compatibility information about
this version of the program.
Get an update to a compatible version
Adobe Reader XI (11.0.03)
version 11.0.03
Adobe Systems Incorporated
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible
with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows
7 logo
Java(TM) SE Runtime
Environment 6 Update 1
version 1.6.0.10
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible
with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows
7 logo
Microsoft Office Live Meeting
2007
version 8.0.6362.215
Microsoft Corporation
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible
with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows
7 logo
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008
Redistributable - x86
9.0.30729.6161
version 9.0.30729.6161
Microsoft Corporation
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible
with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows
7 logo
PDF Complete
version 3.5.22
PDF Complete, Inc.
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible
with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows
7 logo
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
version 2.0.5000.0
Microsoft Corporation
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible
with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows
7 logo
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Corporation
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible
with Windows 7 logo. A paid update to a newer
version is also available.
Get the paid update
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Learn more about the Compatible with Windows
7 logo
Microsoft .NET Framework
2.0 Service Pack 2
version 2.2.30729
Microsoft Corporation
Free update available This program is compatible with Windows 7. A
free update is also available.
Get the free update
PowerISO
version 5.3
Power Software Ltd
Free update available This program is compatible with Windows 7. A
free update is also available.
Get the free update
Windows Internet Explorer 8
version 20090308.140743
Microsoft Corporation
Free update available This program is compatible with Windows 7. A
free update is also available.
Get the free update
7-Zip 9.20
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Adobe Flash Player 11
ActiveX
version 11.7.700.202
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Adobe Flash Player 11 Plugin
version 11.7.700.202
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Adobe Shockwave Player
11.6
version 11.6.4.634
Adobe Systems, Inc.
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
BlackBerry Desktop Software
7.0
version 7.0.0.59
Research In Motion Ltd.
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
CCleaner
version 4.01
Piriform
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Cisco WebEx Meetings
Cisco WebEx LLC
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Coupon Printer for Windows
version 5.0.0.2
Coupons.com Incorporated
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Google Earth
version 7.0.3.8542
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
IIS 7.5 Express
version 7.5.1070
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® Active Management
Technology
Intel Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Page 9 of 12
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LibreOffice 3.6
version 3.6.5.2
The Document Foundation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
version 1.75.0.1300
version 1.75.0.1300
Malwarebytes Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft .NET Framework
3.0 Service Pack 2
version 3.2.30729
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft .NET Framework
3.5 SP1
version 3.5
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Client Profile
version 4.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Extended
version 4.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft Download Manager
version 1.2.1
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft Outlook Web
Access S/MIME (2007)
version 8.3.105.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft Security Essentials
version 4.2.223.1
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft Silverlight
version 5.1.20125.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
Native Client
version 10.51.2500.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
Setup (English)
version 10.51.2500.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft SQL Server Browser
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
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version 10.51.2500.0
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft SQL Server Native
Client
version 9.00.5000.00
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft SQL Server VSS
Writer
version 10.51.2500.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Mozilla Firefox 21.0 (x86 en-
US)
version 21.0
Mozilla
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
MSXML 4.0 SP3 Parser
version 4.30.2100.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
MSXML 6.0 Parser
version 6.10.1129.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
SetRefresh
version 1.2.1.3
Hewlett-Packard Company
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
VLC media player 2.0.5
version 2.0
VideoLAN
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Web Assistant 2.0.0.459
IncrediBar
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Windows Media Player 11
Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Windows XP Mode is an optional feature available in Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate that has extra
system requirements.
Visit the Windows XP Mode website for more information
Requirement Details
Virtualization technology
settings need to be changed
Your PC supports hardware assisted
virtualization technology, but it must be enabled
in the system BIOS before running Windows XP
Mode.
Learn how to enable this setting on your PC
2.0 GB of RAM
Your PC memory doesn't meet the 3 GB
requirement for running Windows XP Mode on
64-bit Windows 7. When running XP Mode, you
might experience poor performance.
Extra 15 GB of free space
Your PC meets the minimum requirement of 15
GB extra space for installing and running
Windows XP Mode.