Minimum system requirements for Windows 7

Before the user installs the software on his computer or laptop, he usually thinks about what minimum system requirements are necessary for the normal operation of the software. They are indicated on the cover of the medium on which the program or game is recorded. This is done to ensure that the owners of "weak" devices do not waste money.

For each operating system, there are minimum system requirements (Windows 7 is not an exception). Therefore, before installing a newer one, you must take them into account. And if your device does not have enough parameters of "iron", then it is better to refuse updating. Otherwise, the work will be very uncomfortable or completely impossible.

When creating the most popular operating system to date, the developers have taken care that the minimum system requirements are met. Windows 7 contains a program that checks each computer for compatibility with this system. It is called Windows7 Upgrate Advisor. It analyzes all the hardware of the computer, as well as the installed software. This will allow you to avoid installing this system on an unsuitable PC.

I will say right away that Windows 7 Ultimate will have much more system requirements than other versions. If you want to install a thirty-two-bit version, then you must have a processor whose frequency is at least one gigahertz. The minimum amount of RAM should be at least one gigabyte. As for the hard drive, it should be at least sixteen gigabytes. The video adapter is a supporting DirectX 9 with a memory of one hundred and twenty-eight megabytes and above.

But the minimum system requirements Windows 7 sixty-four-bit version will be much higher. The processor should be only 64-bit, and its frequency - not less than one gigahertz. RAM is required for two gigabytes. Free space on your hard drive is twenty gigabytes. The video card will fit, as in the case of a 32-bit system.

The system requirements of Windows 7 are indicative. For example, Windows 7 initial will be content and 512 megabytes of RAM, but the maximum will take away from itself from one gigabyte. So take care of the performance of your computer before installing it.

When you understand the capabilities of your hardware, you can also perform a compatibility check on your computer. I want to tell you that if your device is not older than two years, then, most likely, the "Seven" will arise without any problems. After all, manufacturers are trying to release hardware with some resource reserve.

If your PC is older, test it. To do this, download the special free utility that was mentioned at the beginning of the article. It is on the official Microsoft website. After downloading it must be installed. After its completion, run the application and start the test. It may take several minutes. When it is complete, you will find out whether the system requirements of Windows 7 meet your device or not.