Windows 8 Installation Compatibility Advisor Report

Windows Installation Compatibility Advisor Report is a new setup enhancement introduced with Microsoft Windows 8 Consumer Preview version.

When Windows 8 installer program runs, it analyses the installed PC configuration and installed programs, applications, etc. After the analysis is completed, Windows 8 setup program displays the result as Windows Installation Compatibility Advisor Report.

In brief, Windows 8 Compatibility Advisor Report informs the setup user about the programs and applications to pay attention. These applications may not work on the new OS, Microsoft Windows 8. Or some feaures of those critical applications might not work as expected. The setup advisor can also suggest to reinstall applications after Windows 8 installation is completed.

Here is the report that Windows 8 installation compatibility advisor has prepared for a recent setup process on my Windows 7 PC.

Windows Installation Compatibility Advisor Report

Computer Name: KODYAZ
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
Model: GA-MA78GM-UD2H
CPU: AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 810 Processor
Memory: 4.1 GB

Need your attention

Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft Corporation, Version 2.1.1116.0
App won't work

Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Some features might not work

Microsoft SQL Server Setup Support Files (English)
Microsoft Corporation, Version 9.00.5000.00
Some features might not work

Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications 2.0 - ENU
Microsoft Corporation, Version 9.0.30729
Some features might not work

SQL Server Browser for SQL Server 2012 RC0
Microsoft Corporation, Version 11.0.1750.32
Some features might not work

ATI Catalyst Control Center *
Reinstall it in Windows 8 Consumer Preview

ATI Catalyst Install Manager
ATI Technologies, Inc., Version 3.0.741.0
Reinstall it in Windows 8 Consumer Preview

iTunes
Apple Inc., Version 10.3.1.55
Remove authorized computer

VMware Workstation
VMware, Inc, Version 8.0.0.18997
Reinstall it in Windows 8 Consumer Preview

VMware Workstation
Reinstall it in Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Canon MG2100 series Printer
Canon
Get updates from Windows Update

Will work

Adobe Reader 9.5.0
Adobe Systems Incorporated, Version 9.5.0

Bing Bar
Microsoft Corporation, Version 7.0.609.0
Bonjour
Apple Inc., Version 3.0.0.10
DivX Codec
DivX, Inc., Version 6.9.1
DivX Converter
DivX, Inc., Version 7.1.0
DivX Player
DivX, Inc., Version 7.2.0
Free Download Manager 3.0
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile
Microsoft Corporation, Version 4.0.30319
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Extended
Microsoft Corporation, Version 4.0.30319
Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010
Microsoft Corporation, Version 14.0.6029.1000
Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007
Microsoft Corporation, Version 12.0.6612.1000
Microsoft Project Professional 2010
Microsoft Corporation, Version 14.0.6029.1000
Microsoft Silverlight
Microsoft Corporation, Version 4.1.10111.0
Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Shell (Integrated) - ENU
Microsoft Corporation, Version 10.0.40219
QuickTime
Apple Inc., Version 7.71.80.42
Safari
Apple Inc., Version 5.34.52.7
ATI High Definition Audio Device
ATI Technologies Inc.
ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics
ATI Technologies Inc.
HP Photosmart C4200 series
HP

Please note that for iTunes I got the following message:
Remove authorized computer
If you want more information about how to use iTunes on your new PC, please refer to support article About authorization and deauthorization from iTunes Store