Attempting to run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor inside Virtual PC or Remote Desktop may cause the computer's Windows Aero capabilities to not be detected properly.

Any language packs installed on the computer will have to be reinstalled after upgrading to the Windows 7 operating system.

Once the.NET Framework 2.0 (or later) software is installed, you will then be able to restart the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor installation.

If you are running the Windows XP operating system and do not have.NET Framework 2.0 (or later) installed, the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor will not install and will prompt you that the.NET Framework 2.0 (or later) must be downloaded and installed in order to continue.

IMPORTANT: In order to install and use the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor, your current computer must have either the Windows Vista or Windows XP (with Service Pack 2) operating system installed and the.NET 2.0 Framework or higher.

The Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor, once installed and used, will let you know if your computer meets the system requirements, if there are any known compatibility issues with the programs and devices installed on your computer, and provide guidance on the supported and available Windows 7 operating system upgrade options.

To determine if your computer meets the minimum Windows 7 operating system requirements, or if you just want to see if there will be any issues with the Windows 7 operating system and the software or devices you currently have installed, download and install the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

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