BleepingComputer.com: Upgrade to Windows 7??

So I just finished the lengthy process of removing the vundo virus from my PC, with the help of bleepingcomputer.

I was wondering what the thoughts are on upgrading to windows 7?

If I attach/past a windows 7 upgrade report would somone be able to help guide me through the upgrade process?

I usually would do these things on my own, but I figure if someone helped me, it would lessen any complications that may arise.

Thanks!

You may want to give this little tool a try.

That is what I was saying when I said "I can post a windows 7 upgrade report".
Guess that isn't done here.

Sorry. Mis-read your post.
As far as I know there would be no problem posting it here.

Here is my Upgrade Report...if anyone has any advice that would be really helpful. Thanks!


Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Report
Computer Name: ALEXLAPTOP
Operating System: Windows XP Professional
Manufacturer: LENOVO
Model: 2081CTO
CPU: Intel® Core™2 Duo CPU P8600 @ 2.40GHz
Memory: 2.0 GB

Information about upgrading to 32-bit Windows 7
System Details
Custom installation required You'll need to perform a custom installation of 32-bit Windows 7 and then reinstall your programs. Make sure to back up your files before you begin.
Go online to get important information about installing Windows 7 on a PC running Windows XP
Windows Aero support Your current graphics adapter won't support the Windows Aero user interface. If you want to experience the benefits of Windows Aero, contact your PC manufacturer or retailer to see if an upgrade is available.
Go online to learn more about Windows Aero
Outlook Express This program is no longer included in Windows 7. You can get similar programs for Windows 7 from other software manufacturers.
Go to the Microsoft website to learn more
More info from LENOVO LENOVO has a website that might give you more information about getting Windows 7 running on your PC.
Visit the LENOVO website
CPU speed: 2.4 GHz Your CPU meets the 1 GHz minimum requirement.
2.0 GB of RAM Your PC meets the 1 GB minimum requirement.
82.0 GB free space available on C: Your hard disk meets the minimum requirement of 16 GB free space for 32-bit Windows 7.

Devices Status Details
11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II
Lenovo Corp. Action recommended Before installing Windows 7, go to the device manufacturer's website to download the latest driver for this device. After installing Windows 7, install the saved driver.
Intel® Active Management Technology - SOL
Intel Unknown We don't have compatibility information about this device.
Intel® Management Engine Interface
Intel Unknown We don't have compatibility information about this device.
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650
ATI Technologies Inc. Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Conexant High Definition SmartAudio 221
Conexant Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
hp deskjet 5600 series
Hewlett-Packard Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection
Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2934
Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2935
Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2936
Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2937
Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2938
Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2939
Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 293A
Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 293C
Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller
Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
IEEE 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller Vendor Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Ricoh Memory Stick Host Controller
Ricoh Company Check Windows Update Check Windows Update after installing Windows 7 to make sure you have the latest driver for this device, otherwise it may not work.
Ricoh R/RL/5C476(II) or Compatible CardBus Controller
RICOH Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Ricoh SD/MMC Host Controller
Ricoh Company Check Windows Update Check Windows Update after installing Windows 7 to make sure you have the latest driver for this device, otherwise it may not work.
Ricoh xD-Picture Card Controller
Ricoh Company Check Windows Update Check Windows Update after installing Windows 7 to make sure you have the latest driver for this device, otherwise it may not work.
ThinkPad Modem Adapter
Conexant Systems Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.

Programs Status Details
LENOVO Utilities
LENOVO Known issues You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
Visit the publisher's website for a possible solution
Rescue and Recovery
version 4.21.0030.00
Lenovo Group Limited Known issues You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
System Update
version 3.14.0010
Lenovo Known issues You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
ThinkPad EasyEject Utility
version 2.36 Known issues You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
Ad-Aware
version 8.1
Lavasoft This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows 7 logo
Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007
version 12.0.4518.1014
Microsoft Corporation This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows 7 logo
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
version 8.0.56336
Microsoft Corporation This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows 7 logo
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
version 2.0.3001.0
Microsoft Corporation This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows 7 logo
iTunes
version 9.0.0.70
Apple Inc. Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.

Windows XP Mode is an optional feature available in Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate that has extra system requirements.
Visit the Windows XP Mode website for more information
Requirement Details
Virtualization technology settings need to be changed Your PC supports hardware assisted virtualization technology, but it must be enabled in the system BIOS before running Windows XP Mode.
Learn how to enable this setting on your PC
2.0 GB of RAM Your PC memory meets the 2 GB requirement for running Windows XP Mode on 32-bit Windows 7.
Extra 15 GB of free space Your PC meets the minimum requirement of 15 GB extra space for installing and running Windows XP Mode.


Information about upgrading to 64-bit Windows 7
System Details
Custom installation required You'll need to perform a custom installation of 64-bit Windows 7 and then reinstall your programs. Make sure to back up your files before you begin.
Go online to get important information about installing Windows 7 on a PC running Windows XP
Windows Aero support Your current graphics adapter won't support the Windows Aero user interface. If you want to experience the benefits of Windows Aero, contact your PC manufacturer or retailer to see if an upgrade is available.
Go online to learn more about Windows Aero
Outlook Express This program is no longer included in Windows 7. You can get similar programs for Windows 7 from other software manufacturers.
Go to the Microsoft website to learn more
More info from LENOVO LENOVO has a website that might give you more information about getting Windows 7 running on your PC.
Visit the LENOVO website
CPU speed: 2.4 GHz Your CPU meets the 1 GHz minimum requirement.
2.0 GB of RAM Your PC meets the 2 GB minimum requirement.
82.0 GB free space available on C: Your hard disk meets the minimum requirement of 20 GB free space for 64-bit Windows 7.

Devices Status Details
11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II
Lenovo Corp. Action recommended Before installing Windows 7, go to the device manufacturer's website to download the latest driver for this device. After installing Windows 7, install the saved driver.
Intel® Active Management Technology - SOL
Intel Unknown We don't have compatibility information about this device.
Intel® Management Engine Interface
Intel Unknown We don't have compatibility information about this device.
Ricoh Memory Stick Host Controller
Ricoh Company Unknown We don't have compatibility information about this device.
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650
ATI Technologies Inc. Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Conexant High Definition SmartAudio 221
Conexant Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
hp deskjet 5600 series
Hewlett-Packard Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection
Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2934
Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2935
Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2936
Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2937
Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2938
Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2939
Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 293A
Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 293C
Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel® ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller
Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
IEEE 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller Vendor Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Ricoh R/RL/5C476(II) or Compatible CardBus Controller
RICOH Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Ricoh SD/MMC Host Controller
Ricoh Company Check Windows Update Check Windows Update after installing Windows 7 to make sure you have the latest driver for this device, otherwise it may not work.
Ricoh xD-Picture Card Controller
Ricoh Company Check Windows Update Check Windows Update after installing Windows 7 to make sure you have the latest driver for this device, otherwise it may not work.
ThinkPad Modem Adapter
Conexant Systems Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7.

Programs Status Details
LENOVO Utilities
LENOVO Known issues You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
Visit the publisher's website for a possible solution
Rescue and Recovery
version 4.21.0030.00
Lenovo Group Limited Known issues You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
System Update
version 3.14.0010
Lenovo Known issues You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
ThinkPad EasyEject Utility
version 2.36 Known issues You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
Ad-Aware
version 8.1
Lavasoft This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows 7 logo
Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007
version 12.0.4518.1014
Microsoft Corporation This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows 7 logo
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
version 8.0.56336
Microsoft Corporation This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows 7 logo
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
version 2.0.3001.0
Microsoft Corporation This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo.
Learn more about the Compatible with Windows 7 logo
iTunes
version 9.0.0.70
Apple Inc. Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Compatible This program is compatible with Windows 7.

Windows XP Mode is an optional feature available in Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate that has extra system requirements.
Visit the Windows XP Mode website for more information
Requirement Details
Virtualization technology settings need to be changed Your PC supports hardware assisted virtualization technology, but it must be enabled in the system BIOS before running Windows XP Mode.
Learn how to enable this setting on your PC
2.0 GB of RAM Your PC memory doesn't meet the 3 GB requirement for running Windows XP Mode on 64-bit Windows 7. When running XP Mode, you might experience poor performance.
Extra 15 GB of free space Your PC meets the minimum requirement of 15 GB extra space for installing and running Windows XP Mode.

Basically what I am seeing is, yes. Your machine should run Win7.

How ever. It seems it will require a clean install. This mean also reinstalling all the programs you currently use. All data current data will need backed up. Some programs you now use may require XP mode which is only available in Win7 Pro and Ultimate. To run this properly they recommend boosting your RAM to 3 Gigs.

Most of your devices will work with Win7. See *

Aero eye candy will not run (well). You may be able to force it but it will cause a hit in performance. Many of the pre-installed Lenovo programs cause conflicts\problems. If you do not use them then this is not a problem.

*Last but not least they recommend you check the Lenovo site for your model and available Win7 compatible drivers\patches\upgrades.

You posted a lot of information and I realize I gave you a very short summary but it should give you an idea of what will need to be done and to expect should you make the jump.

I actually do not like any of the Lenovo programs. So this is not a problem.

What programs will require XP mode? Anything aside from the Lenovo products? I am not getting Win7 pro so hopefully there is no issue.

I already have all the files I want to save, saved. So I should be good to go?

When I am done, if you could help direct me to the right anti-virus ect. steps I should take for windows 7 that would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Looking over the list under Programs Status Details . With the exception of the Lenovo programs, all others seem to be fine.

One last suggestion prior to installing Win7 would be to visit the Lenovo Supports & downloads site. Enter in the requested info and grab the latest drivers. Burn them to a CD or put them on a flash drive for easy access and an overall easier install experience.