Check PC Peripherals and Accessories

Whether you are upgrading an existing PC or you’re planning to purchase a new system preloaded with Vista, you should check that your accessories and/or peripherals (such as printers, scanners, network adapters, and music players) will work with Windows Vista.
First, you can check the Microsoft list of supported components at the following website:
http://winqual.microsoft.com/hcl/
If you can’t find your component on the Microsoft list, you can check with the manufacturer/vendor, as some might supply alternative drivers that will work with Windows Vista. Go to the manufacturer’s/vendor’s website and find the support/download section to search for the device driver.