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1. Check that the computer is capable of running your desired version of Windows
   
   1. System requirements requirements:
      1. Windows 7: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/system-requirements
      2. Windows 8: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/system-requirements
   2. Dell compatibility guide http://www.dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?docid=273634
   3. Lenovo compatibility guide http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?DocID=HT003754
   4. See your manufacturers support site to see if they have drivers for Windows 7the version of Windows you wish to upgrade to
2. Make sure your software will work in with the upgraded version of Windows 7
3. Make sure you have installers (CD's, downloads etc) and licenses (serial numbers, license files, etc) for your software
4. Make a note of where data is installed on the computer

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