Where is the Advisor to upgrade of Windows 8?

I want to check the existing material to see whether or not it will support Windows 8 at what level.  IOW, assuming that a unit will run WIndodws 8 (all Windows 7 certified PCs are supposed to be able to do) what is the level of functionality that will be?

Windows 8 Preview of consumer is beta software, but it is a fully functional operating system.

Checking compatibility without installation - there is an analysis tool integrated into the installer of Windows 8 Preview of consumer.
 
Download Windows 8 Preview of consumer installation file:
http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=242045
 
1. After downloading the file double-click it to start.
2. it will begin to check for hardware and software compatibility.
3. Once finished it will tell you how many applications and devices are known to work and what will not.
4. to view the list, click on view the compatibility report.
Note: clicking next here begins the installation process - if you do not want to install Windows 8 close the window at this point.

First of all please note:
1 consumer preview Windows 8 is a pre-release and will only work for a limited time - when it expires, you need to remove it.
2. the overview of consumption is stable and has been tested, but it s not the finished product. Your PC may crash and you may lose important files. You should backup your data and you shouldn't test Windows 8 Preview of consumers on your primary home or business PC.
3. If you install the preview of consumption on the Windows partition is currently installed, you cannot uninstall the preview of consumption. To return to your previous version of Windows, you will need to reinstall from the recovery or installation media supplied with your PC.
4. in addition to dual boot, here are a few methods to install Windows 8 Preview of consumers without affecting your current installation of Windows:
(A) remove your current hard drive and install the Preview of consumers on a spare drive.
(B) install it on a spare computer.
(C) install the Preview of consumer in a virtual machine.
 
 
For more information - Windows 8 consumer overview FAQ:
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/FAQ

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