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- Only your system's hardware and system software is evaluated.
- Works on Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, 2003, Media Center (Vista currently not supported).
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- Upgrade suggestions are provided if your system does not meet CNET's recommended requirements.
What it doesThis service from CNET and System Requirements Lab looks at your computer's hardware and system software to determine whether or not your current system's components are robust enough to adequately run Microsoft Windows Vista. Each of your computer's components is evaluated against CNET's recommended Vista requirements, and suggestions are provided on how to update or upgrade each component that does not meet the recommended specs.
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