Monday, September 20, 2010

Windows® 7 Compatibility with Dell® Inspiron 17

Having problems knowing Windows 7 compatibility on your Dell 17 laptops? Here are a few ways to resolve all your Windows 7 compatibility issues

The Dell Inspiron 17 laptop range runs on the latest Intel core processors and delivers Hi-def Audio and video experience to the user. Targeted at all market segments, this is one laptop series that you would want to lay your hands on. Governing its state-of-the-art hardware is the Windows 7 Operating System from the Microsoft stable.
But before you start using Windows, it is necessary to run a compatibility check with your Dell Inspiron 17.Here is what you need to know about it.

Most of the Dell Inspiron 17 laptops come with Windows 7 pre-installed though there are some that come with Windows Vista or an upgrade option towards Winodows XP. Therefore for first time users of Windows 7, there is a need to check compatibility with Windows 7 before they install it upon their Dell Inspiron 17 laptops.

Need for checking compatibility
How to check Windows 7 compatibility on your Dell 17 laptops
Things to keep in mind while doing so

Need for checking compatibility
The Dell Inspiron 17 series of laptops are generally come with Windows 7 but there are some that are offered with Windows Vista. Or Dell provides an upgrade option towards either Windows Vista or XP. For these users, who want to upgrade their Dell Inspiron 17 to Windows 7, they need to check their Dell windows 7 compatibility. This is quite necessary, as the Windows 7 platform uses more system resources than any other Operating System, owing to it’s graphics system. Therefore, for Dell users who are new to the Windows 7 platform, it is wise to check compatibility. Thereby you can be sure that your Dell will work without any issues.

How to check Windows 7 compatibility on your Dell 17 laptops
To check your Dell windows 7 compatibility, Microsoft provides you with a free download utility tool known as the ‘Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor’. The ‘Upgrade Advisor’ scans all your system hardware and programs installed within the system. Following this, the Advisor gives you a thorough report on the scan result and also lets you know the compatibility status of your Dell Inspiron 17 series laptop. The ‘Upgrade Advisor’ can be downloaded and installed from the manufacturer’s official Windows 7 Home page. Moreover, chances are, if your Dell can run Windows Vista then there is a 90% possibility of Windows 7 working. Another way of checking Dell windows 7 compatibility is via the Compatibility Center housed within the Windows 7 Home page.

Things to keep in mind while doing so
There are several ways to check your Windows 7 compatibility though it always best to validate your machine via the official ‘Upgrade Advisor’ from Microsoft. There are numerous sites that offer the same service, never use any of their services as they can pose a security threat towards your Dell Inspiron 17 laptop.

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