Vista Upgrade Advisor
No. You many uninstall it.
If a computer is running Windows Vista, it meets the system requirements for Windows 7. One can upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7 easily. Microsoft has prepared a webpage named as "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor" for more information about the upgrade.
See the related link to the Windows Upgrade Advisor. It downloads a small program which scans your system to determine (a) whether your computer can handle Windows 7 and (b) tells you which upgrade to get.
upgrade advisor
You can download (free) and install a program called "Belarc Advisor". That will tell you if you are up-to-date on all Windows XP patches or not.
recommended changes to hardware
Windows Pro is not a operating system.
Windows 2000
Ø Microsoft's upgrade advisor App Go to microsoft.com. Should tell you what you need in your system to download. Not ready to my XP up unless i have to.
Windows 7 is the latest Windows Operating System
To ensure that all hardware and software on a system is compatible with Windows Vista, Microsoft provided the "Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor." This tool scans the system and identifies any potential compatibility issues with the existing hardware and software, offering recommendations for upgrades or replacements if necessary. Users can download this tool from Microsoft's website to assess their system before upgrading to Vista.