It was in 2007 when Windows Vista was released. After few months, a new Microsoft operating system was announced- the Windows 7. The new OS will be under construction for the next three years but the release date was not yet determined. However, there are now sample versions of the Windows 7. Even a beta version of the yet-to-release OS is already available. However, most Windows Vista users are worrying about the minimum system requirement for the Windows 7. Will the Vista machines be able to run Windows 7?
According to Microsoft Corporation, the minimum system requirements for the Windows 7 are similar to the Windows Vista. So, upgrading the machines just to make it compatible with Windows 7 is not that necessary.
So far, the Windows 7 Beta’s minimum system require-ments are: 1GB system memory of RAM, 1 GHz of either 32-bit or 64-bit microprocessors, support for the DirectX 9 graphics having 128 MB memory, 16 GB available space in hard disk, Internet access, and DVD-R/W drive. Almost all machines released today are adhering to these system requirements. But the creator of Windows 7 confirmed that the minimum system specification can still be modified during the OS’s final modification.
Meanwhile, the Windows Vista Ultimate, Business, and Home Premium minimum system requirements are: 1 GB of RAM, 1 GHz for 32-bit or 64-bit processors, support for the DirectX 9 graphics having at least 128 MB of memory, at least 16GB free hard disk space, Internet connection, and DVD-R/W drive.
Obviously, the minimum system requirements for both the Windows Vista and Windows 7 are the same. Changes on these requirements may be determined once the Windows 7 is all ready for the market.
