Will my existing hardware run with Vista

I am presently running Windows XP Home Edition. My PC is getting old and
need replacement soon. I will probably get the new Vista OS with the new PC.
I have heard I may have a problem with my present I/O devices (Printers,
Modems, DSL Gateway) when I switch to a PC with Vista. I know there is a
program called "Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0" that is available from
MS. Does this program look at the device configuration as well as the
software configuration to see what is compatible with Vista? Has any one
tried running this program? This is the URL to get to the MS download:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...9-3ffc194924f8

Any information you can give me would be appreciated. Charles Ranheim

cranheim wrote:
> I am presently running Windows XP Home Edition. My PC is getting old and
> need replacement soon. I will probably get the new Vista OS with the new PC.
> I have heard I may have a problem with my present I/O devices (Printers,
> Modems, DSL Gateway) when I switch to a PC with Vista. I know there is a
> program called "Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0" that is available from
> MS. Does this program look at the device configuration as well as the
> software configuration to see what is compatible with Vista? Has any one
> tried running this program? This is the URL to get to the MS download:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...9-3ffc194924f8

The Upgrade Advisor does look at hardware and software, but you
shouldn't rely on it. It can't hurt to run it, but the best way to make
sure your peripherals and software will work with Vista is to go to each
hardware/software mftr.'s website and look up your product. That way you
won't be unpleasantly surprised.


Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Charles;
As the name suggests, Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor, it is an advisor
and no more.
It is a great tool to start with but it can not do everything.
You should also research all your essential hardware and software with
their manufacturers about Windows Vista compatibility.
Most will probably be compatible, some may need patches or updates and
a few just may not work at all.

If the computer is older than 2 years, you may have problems
depending if it was high end at the time.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar



"cranheim" <> wrote in message
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>I am presently running Windows XP Home Edition. My PC is getting old
>and need replacement soon. I will probably get the new Vista OS with
>the new PC. I have heard I may have a problem with my present I/O
>devices (Printers, Modems, DSL Gateway) when I switch to a PC with
>Vista. I know there is a program called "Windows Vista Upgrade
>Advisor 1.0" that is available from MS. Does this program look at the
>device configuration as well as the software configuration to see
>what is compatible with Vista? Has any one tried running this
>program? This is the URL to get to the MS download:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...9-3ffc194924f8
>
> Any information you can give me would be appreciated. Charles
> Ranheim
>
>
>

Windows Vista system requirements:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...uirements.mspx
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"cranheim" <> wrote in message
news:8gD8j.7583$...
>I am presently running Windows XP Home Edition. My PC is getting old and
>need replacement soon. I will probably get the new Vista OS with the new
>PC. I have heard I may have a problem with my present I/O devices
>(Printers, Modems, DSL Gateway) when I switch to a PC with Vista. I know
>there is a program called "Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0" that is
>available from MS. Does this program look at the device configuration as
>well as the software configuration to see what is compatible with Vista?
>Has any one tried running this program? This is the URL to get to the MS
>download:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...9-3ffc194924f8
>
> Any information you can give me would be appreciated. Charles Ranheim
>
>
>

On Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:31:40 -0700, "Jupiter Jones [MVP]"
<> wrote:

>Charles;

>It is a great tool to start with but it can not do everything.

i.e. it works kind of

It works as intended and for that is is good.
The problems come when someone uses an advisor beyond the intent and
blindly follows the advisor without doing any other research.
It is an advisor only, not a commander.
Also it is important to remember whose computer it is, another reason
is can only be an advisor.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar


<thetruthhurts @homail.com> wrote in message
news:...
> i.e. it works kind of

It claims to be no more than an advisor..

--
Mike Hall - MVP
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx




<thetruthhurts @homail.com> wrote in message
news:...
> On Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:31:40 -0700, "Jupiter Jones [MVP]"
> <> wrote:
>
>>Charles;
>
>>It is a great tool to start with but it can not do everything.
>
> i.e. it works kind of

Maybe I shouldn't ask this question on this post, but I will anyway. Is it
better to get windows XP on a new PC instead of going with the new Vista?
There seems to be am awful lot of problems with Vista on this forum.
Charles Ranheim


"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Windows Vista system requirements:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...uirements.mspx
> --
> Andre
> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
> "cranheim" <> wrote in message
> news:8gD8j.7583$...
>>I am presently running Windows XP Home Edition. My PC is getting old and
>>need replacement soon. I will probably get the new Vista OS with the new
>>PC. I have heard I may have a problem with my present I/O devices
>>(Printers, Modems, DSL Gateway) when I switch to a PC with Vista. I know
>>there is a program called "Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0" that is
>>available from MS. Does this program look at the device configuration as
>>well as the software configuration to see what is compatible with Vista?
>>Has any one tried running this program? This is the URL to get to the MS
>>download:
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...9-3ffc194924f8
>>
>> Any information you can give me would be appreciated. Charles Ranheim
>>
>>
>>
>
>

Save yourself endless grief . .Pass on Vista, Wait for Windows 7

from CRN
http://www.crn.com/software/204400536

"In the year that has passed since Microsoft (NSDQ:MSFT) released Windows
Vista to business users, the operating system has gained a reputation in the
channel as a bloated memory hog that many companies are avoiding like a trip
to the dentist.
But Microsoft partners have a more positive opinion of Windows 7, the next
generation of Windows that Microsoft expects to ship in the 2010 timeframe.
That's because Windows 7 will be based on MinWin, a scaled down version of
the Windows core that will also serve as the framework for Windows Server
and Windows Media Center"


"cranheim" <> wrote in message
news:uPg9j.6175$ t...
> Maybe I shouldn't ask this question on this post, but I will anyway. Is it
> better to get windows XP on a new PC instead of going with the new Vista?
> There seems to be am awful lot of problems with Vista on this forum.
> Charles Ranheim
>
>
> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Windows Vista system requirements:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...uirements.mspx
>> --
>> Andre
>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
>> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
>> "cranheim" <> wrote in message
>> news:8gD8j.7583$...
>>>I am presently running Windows XP Home Edition. My PC is getting old and
>>>need replacement soon. I will probably get the new Vista OS with the new
>>>PC. I have heard I may have a problem with my present I/O devices
>>>(Printers, Modems, DSL Gateway) when I switch to a PC with Vista. I know
>>>there is a program called "Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0" that is
>>>available from MS. Does this program look at the device configuration as
>>>well as the software configuration to see what is compatible with Vista?
>>>Has any one tried running this program? This is the URL to get to the MS
>>>download:
>>>
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...9-3ffc194924f8
>>>
>>> Any information you can give me would be appreciated. Charles Ranheim
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

These newsgroups are a place where people can come to ask questions
and solve problems with windows vista.
It is expected and normal that there are a lot of problems in such a
newsgroup similarly as you will find many sick people in a hospital.
You can not conclude from these newsgroups Windows Vista is bad any
more than you can conclude the human race is sick because of a view in
a hospital.

Windows Vista works best on newer hardware designed to meet the needs.
You also need to verify with the manufacturers Windows Vista
compatibility of all your essential hardware and software before
changing/upgrading.
The Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor is a good place to start:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...deadvisor.mspx
As the name implies, it is an advisor, no more, you still need to do
appropriate research.

Assuming all your existing essential hardware and software is
compatible with Windows Vista and you get a new suitable computer, I
would suggest Windows Vista.

Windows Vista works well on two older computers of mine.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar



"cranheim" <> wrote in message
news:uPg9j.6175$ t...
> Maybe I shouldn't ask this question on this post, but I will anyway.
> Is it better to get windows XP on a new PC instead of going with the
> new Vista? There seems to be am awful lot of problems with Vista on
> this forum. Charles Ranheim
>
>
> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Windows Vista system requirements:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...uirements.mspx
>> --
>> Andre
>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
>> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
>> "cranheim" <> wrote in message
>> news:8gD8j.7583$...
>>>I am presently running Windows XP Home Edition. My PC is getting
>>>old and need replacement soon. I will probably get the new Vista OS
>>>with the new PC. I have heard I may have a problem with my present
>>>I/O devices (Printers, Modems, DSL Gateway) when I switch to a PC
>>>with Vista. I know there is a program called "Windows Vista Upgrade
>>>Advisor 1.0" that is available from MS. Does this program look at
>>>the device configuration as well as the software configuration to
>>>see what is compatible with Vista? Has any one tried running this
>>>program? This is the URL to get to the MS download:
>>>
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...9-3ffc194924f8
>>>
>>> Any information you can give me would be appreciated. Charles
>>> Ranheim
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
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