You work as a Network Administrator for McRoberts Inc. The company has a Windows 2003 Active Directory-based network. The client computers on the network run Windows XP Professional. The management wants to upgrade all client computers to Windows 7. Before starting the upgrade process, you want to know whether all hardware is compatible to run Windows 7. Which of the following tools can help you make a compatibility report of all the client computers?
A.
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
B.
Windows Upgrade Planner
C.
Windows Aero
D.
Device Manager
Explanation:
Answer C is incorrect. Windows Aero, an acronym for Authentic, Energetic, Reflective, and Open, is the graphical user interface for Windows 7/Vista. It is a high-performance user interface that gives a computer a new look and feel. It offers a premium user experience that makes it easier to visualize and work with. It provides a smoother, more stable desktop experience. Answer D is incorrect. Device Manager is a tool that can be used to manage devices on a computer. Using Device Manager, users can view and change device properties, update device drivers, configure device settings, and uninstall devices.
Answer B is incorrect. There is no such tool available with any Windows operating system.