Windows 7 program compatibility

phototim · 9 Jul 2009 at 08:51

I'm thinking of installing windows 7 rc on a new pc build to later be upgraded to the full release version when it comes out. My question is...will all the software and hardware that is compatible with vista automatically be compatible with windows 7? Or does it not work like that? I'm not keen to go through all the process of replacing all my software again and struggle to get drivers. Thanks in advance.

Nick1881 · 9 Jul 2009 at 09:08

So far I haven't found any software that hasn't worked with W7 build 7100.

Some motherboard drivers it installs itself that Vista couldn't do.

Coxyis · 9 Jul 2009 at 09:20

I've had no problem with drivers so far, both x64 and x86 have been fine.

diverse180 · 9 Jul 2009 at 10:10

There's a small application that you can download from Microsoft that tests your system, which should tell you if your programs and hardware etc will be compatible with Windows 7

bledd · 9 Jul 2009 at 10:12

the only type of software likely to run into problems (until they're updated) are security tools, like AV and firewalls