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Windows 7 Video Guide: Can You Upgrade?

Is your Windows XP or Vista computer ready to upgrade to Windows 7? We show how to find out.

As part of our unique series of video guides to Windows 7 in Plain English, we show how to check whether your computer and peripherals are ready for the new Windows 7 operating system.

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