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Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor scans your PC's system, programs and devices to check if it's able to run Windows 7. After a few minutes, the report will let you know if your PC meets the system requirements, if there are any known compatibility issues with your programs and devices, and will also provide guidance on your upgrade options to Windows 7.

Instructions

Download and install Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to your computer. Launch it, and follow the directions.
If you are running Windows XP and do not have .NET Framework 2.0 yet, you will be asked to download and install it. After .NET is installed, you can restart the Upgrade Advisor installation.

Additional Information

Beta Release Notes

• The upgrade paths are currently not given for N, K, and KN editions of Windows.
• Any language packs you have installed on your PC will have to be reinstalled after upgrading to Windows 7.
• If you're running Upgrade Advisor inside Virtual PC or Remote Desktop, Windows Aero capability may not be detected properly.

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The Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK) is a set of tools and documentation that support the configuration and the deployment of Microsoft® Windows® operating systems. This guide describes the current methods, tools, and requirements for deploying Windows.

• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7; Windows Server 2008; Windows Vista Service Pack 1

Supported Operating Systems You can install the Windows AIK to the following operating systems: Windows® 7, Windows Server® 2008 R2, Windows Server® 2008, Windows Vista®, Windows Server® 2003.

To download the Windows AIK documentation:

1. 1. Start the download by clicking the Download button on this page.
2. 2. Click Save to save the .zip file to your computer.
3. 3. Open the .zip file and drag the .chm and other files to a folder on your computer.
4. 4. Open the .chm file or .rtf file to ensure that you can open the files.

1. 1. Right-click the .chm file, and then click Properties.
2. 2. Click Unblock.
3. 3. Double-click the .chm file to open the file.

For more information, see the following Microsoft Knowledge-Base article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/902225/

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The Windows Live™ ID Sign-in Assistant 6.5 installs the Windows Live ID online provider for Windows® 7. By making it possible to link a Windows Live ID to a Windows 7 user account, this online provider helps enable Windows 7 applications to deliver great features like sharing documents, pictures, music, and video.

Benefits
Through the online provider, the Sign-in Assistant helps a Windows 7 application running on one computer identify and communicate with other computers that are associated with the same Windows Live ID. Just by linking your Windows Live ID to the user account on each Windows 7 computer you own, you enable those computers to identify each other and work together more easily than has been possible in the past. Applications can take advantage of this capability to support scenarios as in the following example: On his homegroup, Bob wants to share certain documents with his wife but not with his kids. Simply by specifying his wife’s Windows Live ID user name, Bob can give his wife exclusive permission to access documents on his computer.
The Sign-in Assistant will also turn on new features for users of Windows Live ID services. Stay tuned to the Windows Live ID blog for future announcements.
Downloading the Sign-in Assistant means you agree to the privacy statement and Windows Live ID Sign-in Assistant 6.5 License Agreement. You'll get future updates to the Sign-in Assistant and other Microsoft programs from Microsoft Update.
Privacy statement
Microsoft Update Information

Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7; Windows Server 2008; Windows Vista; Windows Vista 64-bit Editions Service Pack 1; Windows XP; Windows XP 64-bit
Windows XP (Service Pack 2 and 3)
Windows Vista (Service Pack 1 and 2)
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 (Service Pack 2)
Windows 7 Server (Windows Server 2008 R2)

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These are some of the resources for IT Professionals for deploying Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode in the corporate environment. This new desktop virtualization platform enhances the overall business productivity for the corporations by leveraging the Application Compatibility with the help of XP MODE delivering easier migration to the newer version of Windows operating environment.

Installation instructions and Release Notes for Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode

Windows Virtual PC is the latest Microsoft virtualization technology. You can use it to run more than one operating system at the same time on one computer, and to run many productivity applications on a virtual Windows environment, with a single click, directly from a computer running Windows 7.
For more information about Windows Virtual PC, please visit the Windows Virtual PC website.
The Setup and Install instructions document describes how to install and setup Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode. You should familiarize yourself with all of the information especially if you are upgrading from the Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode Beta or Release Candidate builds.
The Release notes provide important information you should know prior to installing and using Windows Virtual PC, including known issues. You should familiarize yourself with all of the information prior to installing the software.

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Deploying Windows XP Mode

This document and files provides the guidance and scripts necessary to deploy Windows XP Mode in a corporate environment.

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Windows XP Mode IT Pro Deployment Video

This video highlights the many features of Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP mode and provides guidance on deploying in a corporate environment.

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Happy Virtualization