Is my computer compatible with Windows Vista?



Is my computer compatible with Windows Vista?


Windows Vista places higher demands on the hardware than its predecessor versions.
Anyone who wants to buy a new computer for Windows Vista will be faced with the question vista_installation.png
what do the different declarations mean, such as "Windows Vista Capable PC"
and "Windows Vista Premium Ready PCs".


A newly purchased PC should have the logo "Windows Vista Capable PC" wear.
With this you are on the safe side and can assume that the computer is using the so-called
"Core functionalities" supported by Windows Vista, such as the new features for security, reliability, as well as the search and organization of data and information ...

 

 


However, it does not clearly state that Windows Vista also fulfills all requirements
can be used with all available functions that are version-dependent.
For example, the new surface needs "Windows Vista Aero"a good one, ideally DirectX 10 capable
Graphics card, as this surface has very high requirements and on one, the minimum requirements
fulfilling "Windows Vista Capable PC", will probably not run satisfactorily.

 

 

The minimum requirements for a "Windows Vista Capable PC"

 

  • A modern processor (at least 800 MHz).
  • 512 MB system memory.
  • A DirectX 9 capable graphics processor.


However, there is also a gradation here, namely the "Windows Vista Premium Ready PCs"

 

The Windows Vista Premium Ready PCs meet these features as standard

 

  • 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
  • 1 GB memory
  • Support for graphics processor DirectX 9 with WDDM driver and at least 128 MB graphics memory, pixel shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel
  • 40 GB hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space
  • Function for audio output
  • Internet access function


These are the minimum requirements for compatible PCs. It is clear that "more is better" applies here.
The computer should also contain a DVD drive and not just a CD-ROM drive, otherwise the installation is required
an external DVD drive is required.

 

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