The app runs smoothly and works with little to no errors. But, Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant will keep you updated every step of the way.Īlthough it is not an indispensable tool, Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant is a helpful app to have when you are thinking of updating your operating system. Fair warning, Windows 8 is a large file, and the download process is lengthy. The app will keep you posted on the status of the download. There is even an option to change the color scheme before the download starts. You can set it to keep certain files or settings to make the transition easier. Once you choose to pursue with the installation, the app turns into an effective download manager. However, the specific feature which is not compatible will be unavailable to you.Īfter scanning your PC for Windows 8 compatibility, Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant will provide you with a recommendation on which edition to buy. You can still download and install Windows 8, though. The app will send a warning if one or more of these features are not supported. Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant will give you a compatibility report that lists down which among your installed apps may or may not work with Windows 8.įinally, Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant scans your PC for support of certain Windows 8 features, specifically Windows Store, secure boot, multitouch, and snap. However, some need upgrading to work properly in the new OS. Apps and devices that work with Windows 7 generally work with Windows 8. In addition to your devices and hardware, Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant will also check if the apps installed in your computer is compatible with Windows 8. Before initializing Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant, make sure that you connect all your peripheral devices to the PC. It will also see if you have enough RAM size and hard disk capacity. It will also run a diagnosis in your PC hardware to see if it meets the Windows 8 requirements, such as CPU speed, SPAE, NX, and SSE2. The app will check if all devices on your computer will work with Windows 8. Most of the time, the scan takes a while to complete. Be warned, though, as the scan speed depends on the complexity of your hard drive. It automatically scans your computer upon initialization for all installed devices.
Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant takes a wizard approach in its service using its modern and simple interface. With this, you are sure that no file is left behind when you remove the program from your hard disk. Also, Windows Registry does not get any entry update when you run the app.
You can even move it on a USB flash drive or any similar storage unit to run it on any computer. More, installation is not a prerequisite, so you can drop the exe file anywhere in your drive and run it. Users can run the app without needing to install Windows 8 first.
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