Thankfully Microsoft provides a utility to examine your system and let you know if you should probably upgrade anything.

you could download theWindows Vista Upgrade Advisor here.

Download and start the install:

Once you launch the tool, tap the Start Scan button.

Find Out If Your Computer Can Run Windows Vista

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