With the release of Windows Vista around the corner, I started wondering if my laptop will even run Vista. Thankfully Microsoft provides a utility to examine your system and let you know if you need to upgrade anything.

You can download the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor here.

Download and start the install:

Once you launch the application, click the Start Scan button.

You'll be sitting on this screen for at least a few minutes, while you get to read some of Microsoft's marketing information:

Well, it looks like my computer can run Vista:

But it also looks like I have a few recommended upgrades: