Name: Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor Price: Free

Windows Vista is the successor to Windows XP, from Microsoft. It is due to be released within the next 6 - 9 months, and has some great features. I will be writing a proper review when my beta copy arrives (hopefully soon!), but from what I have seen and played with, we are looking into an excellent future.

Microsoft has recently released the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor, for those thinking about upgrading. It’s a simple program that allows you to check whether your computer would be able to run Vista. Additionally, you can choose what features you’d like, and the program will tell you what version is most suitable for you.

There will be five versions of Windows Vista; three of them being aimed at the home user. Windows Vista Home Basic will not carry many superior features, and what it will offer would not give many a reason to upgrade. Home Premium and Vista Ultimate will include the best features, such as Flip 3D, the Aero Glass effects and live search. Again, a proper review will be published as soon as we get to properly try it out.

You can download the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor from [1] Microsoft.