Windows 2000 SAMPLE UPGRADE REPORT This is a sample report generated by the Windows 2000 Readiness Analyzer tool. The report is for reference purposes only. Actual report results vary from computer system to computer system. The specific hardware and software products and issues mentioned in this report are examples only. Microsoft assumes no responsibility for actual report results. ------------------------------------------------------------ SAMPLE Upgrade Report ------------------------------------------------------------ Reliability and quality are key design goals of Windows 2000. Microsoft realizes that compatibility issues with devices and programs can compromise these goals if you are not given the best information available. During Windows 2000 testing of certain devices and programs, Microsoft found some compatibility problems you might encounter after you upgrade to Windows 2000. This report describes those problems. In most cases, new software updates from the hardware or software vendor can correct these problems. If you are concerned about the results of this report, you should not upgrade to Windows 2000 until these problems are corrected. For more information about product compatibility with Windows 2000, you should contact your hardware or software manufacturer. You can also visit http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/compatible for additional information. Contents: Hardware Software Incompatible with Windows 2000 Program Notes General Information Hardware -------- This section of the report describes hardware compatibility issues. Incompatible Hardware The following hardware may not support Windows 2000 without additional files. Please see the Microsoft Windows 2000 Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/compatible/ for a list of compatible hardware. (Some of the following entries might be software that is registered as hardware.) Monitors Acme M780 Other devices FAX INC BVRP You can continue with the upgrade, but the hardware may not work until you supply the additional files. Software Incompatible with Windows 2000 --------------------------------------- This section lists information about programs that are incompatible with Windows 2000. Before upgrading, evaluate how important these programs are to you. Software That Does Not Support Windows 2000 Setup has found programs on your computer that do not support Windows 2000. Contact your software vendors to obtain updates or Windows 2000-compatible versions. If you don’t update these programs before you upgrade, the programs will not work. Printer Inc. 880C Series v11.1 Toolbox (on the Desktop) Copy Inc. Copy Machine (on the Start menu) Scan Inc. Virus Scan Acme Corp. Audio Config (in Control Panel) Before you upgrade to Windows 2000, you should remove any incompatible programs. After the upgrade, uninstall might not work. Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel can help you uninstall most programs. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then click Add/Remove Programs. Incompatible Hardware Accessories The following programs support your computer hardware; however, they are incompatible with Windows 2000. To see whether updated versions of these programs are available, visit your hardware manufacturer's Web site. Pointer Inc. Pointer Software That Might Not Support Windows 2000 Setup cannot determine if the following programs are compatible with Windows 2000. Setup will disable them during the upgrade to eliminate the risk of problems. Contact the software vendor to obtain an upgrade pack. Display Inc. Monitor (a startup program) Program Notes ------------- This section describes issues that might affect some of the programs you use. Be sure to read this section before you begin the upgrade to Windows 2000. Zippy Inc. Zip Software You will need a new version of Zippy Inc. Zip Software that supports Windows 2000. Go to www.zippy.abc and download new software. General Information ------------------- This section provides important information that you need to be aware of before you upgrade. Backup Files Found Setup found files on your computer that appear to be a backup of part of Windows 98. During the upgrade to Windows 2000, Setup removes Windows 98 from your computer, including any backups you may have on your hard disk. Some files in the following folders will be removed: c:\BACKUP c:\~MSSETUP.T\~MSSTFQF.T Protect your backup files by copying them to floppy disks, a network server, a compressed archive file, or other backup mechanism.