Windows 7 is coming. Will your PC be ready?

It seems like a straightforward question. However, in the aftermath of the Vista debacle, where many systems that were certified as “Vista Ready” proved to be anything but, the process of vetting Windows-compatible hardware has taken on new complexity. You simply cannot count on Microsoft to provide an honest assessment of Windows system requirements. And as the “Vista Ready” experience has shown us, Microsoft’s vendor partners are no better.

Now you can find out ahead of time if your desktop computer or network is suitable to run the new operating system with the free Windows Sentinel software agent.

As with all Windows Sentinel widgets, you’ll first need to register for your free Windows Sentinel account. Once registered, download and install the DMS Clarity Tracker Agent and allow it to collect data for a few hours (preferrably during normal usage periods). Then load the widget and find out if your PC passes or fails (and if the latter, why).