Table of Contents:

1. Determine if your Dell Computer is Compatible with Windows 7
   
2. Verify Your Current Configuration Meets Windows 7 Requirements
   
3. Determine if your Dell Printer is Compatible with Windows 7
   
4. Download Drivers for Your Dell Computer
   

Step 1:

Determine if your Dell Computer     is Compatible with Windows 7

1. Find your Dell Notebook or Dell Desktop brand in the list below.




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2. Click on the link to open a table and locate the model of your computer to determine it's compatibility with Windows 7.
   
   (Need help determining the brand or model of your computer? Click here, then follow the instructions. The computer brand and model will be listed next to System Type.

• Alienware Notebooks and Desktops
  
• Inspiron Notebooks and Desktops
  
• Studio Notebooks and Desktops
  
• Studio XPS Notebooks and Desktops
  
• XPS Notebooks and Desktops
  
• Studio Hybrid Desktops
  
• Dimension Desktops
  
• Dell Precision Notebooks and Desktops
  
• Latitude Notebooks
  
• OptiPlex Desktops
  
• Vostro Notebooks and Desktops
  

Don't own a computer on these list? Click here to shop for a new Dell!

Step 2:

Verify Your Current Configuration     Meets Windows 7 Requirements

Use Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to verify all your computer components and software are ready for Windows 7. This application will scan your system and provide recommendations for what you should do prior to upgrading to Windows 7.

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

• Click here for a list of Windows 7 system requirements.
• Click here to see if your software is compatible with Windows 7

Step 3:

Determine if your Dell Printer     is Compatible with Windows 7

This article provides information if your Dell printer is compatible with Windows 7.

Operating System Compatibility with Dell™ Printers

Step 4:

Download Drivers for Your Dell Computer

This article provides information on how to download and install drivers for your Dell computer.