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Are the software programs I already have with my Windows XP compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista?

May 10, 2007 by uma | Posted in Other - Hardware

well some are and some are not

here is the list of compatible programs

Academic

* BioRad QuantityOne 2.6.3
* Endnote X
* Vector NTI Advance 10.3
* Zeiss Axio Vision LE 4.6
* Zeiss Lsm Image Browser 4

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AntiSpam & AntiSpyware

* CA eTrust PestPatrol Antispyware v4.4.4.81 (32-bit)
* Avast Avast Home and Professional v4.7.942(32-bit)
* EMSI Software a-squared Free v2.1
* ESET Eset Smart Security Public Beta 1 (v3.0.128.0) (32-bit only)
* FireTrust MailWasher Pro Ver. 5.3 (32-bit)
* Javacool Software SpywareBlaster 3.5.1 (32-bit/64-bit)
* Lavasoft Ad-aware SE Personal v1.06 (32-bit/64-bit)
* MailFrontier Anti-Spam
* PC Tools Spyware Doctor v4.0.0.2621
* Pyrenean eDexter v1.42 (32-bit/64-bit)
* Spybot Search & Destroy v1.4 (32-bit)
* Spyware Terminator v1.8.5.986 (32-bit)
* Sunbelt CounterSpy V2
* Trend Micro Internet Security 2007 (32-bit/64-bit) - NOTE: Get the latest version, more info here
* Webroot Spy Sweeper v5.3 (32-bit)
* WinPatrol WinPatrol v11.1.2007 or later (32-bit)

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AntiVirus

* ALWIL Software avast! v4.7 Home Edition (32/64-bit) (28 language versions)
* ALWIL Software avast! v4.7 Professional Edition (32/64-bit) (28 language versions)
* ALWIL Software avast! Virus Cleaner Tool - version 1.0.209 (32-bit) (Czech)
* Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic (32-bit)
* Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Premium 7.00.04.13 (32-bit)
* ClamWin portable v0.88.5
* ESET Eset Smart Security Public Beta 1 (v3.0.128.0) (32-bit only)(Causes Slow Shutdown & Bootup Issue - BETA will be Disabled when Public Release is made ready)
* ESET NOD32 v2.70.31 or newer (32/64-bit, Installs as 32-bit under Vista x64)
* Etrust Etrust EZ CA Antivirus v8.2.0.13 (32-bit)
* Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition v7.5.463 (32/64-bit)
* Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus Professional Edition v7.5.441 (64-bit)
* Kaspersky AntiVirus 6.0.2.614 and newer (32/64-bit) (64 bits runs as 32 bits)
* Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0.2.614 and newer (32/64-bit) (64 bits run as 32 bits)
* McAfee McAfee VirusScan 11.2 build 7.2.144 only works with 32-bit,they are working on 64-bit patch
* McAfee McAfee Security Center 11.2 build 7.2.144 only works with 32-bit,they are working on 64-bit patch
* McAfee AntiVirus 8.5i (32-bit)
* McAfee McAfee Site Advisor for IE or Firefox (32-bit)
* McAfee Stinger v2.60 (32-bit)
* Microsoft Windows Live OneCare 1.5 (32-bit - NOTE: Have to open some ports to get Windows Mobile Device Center to work
* Norman Virus Control
* Panda Antivirus 2007 (32-bit)
* Softwin Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 10 Build 247 (32-bit)
* Symantec Norton Antivirus 2007 - NOTE: Download the latest version, more info here
* Symantec Norton Internet Security 2006/2007 - NOTE: Download the latest version, more info here
* Symantec Norton 360 Beta[360 is out and work great on my 64 vista ultimate]
* Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition v10.2.224 - NOTE: Disabling Microsoft Windows Defender may help solve sluggish performance.
* Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition v10.2.276
* Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 v14.57 (32/64-bit)
* Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007 - NOTE: Get the latest version, more info here
* ZoneAlarm Security Suite 7.1.013.000 Beta Version for Vista http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/free/be ta/index.html

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Audio

* Absolute MP3 Splitter & Converter 2.5.8
* Adobe Audition 1.5 (32 bit) Works perfectly. No compatibility issues.
* Apollo Audio DVD Creator v1.24
* Apollo No1 DVD Audio Ripper v1.2.26
* Apple Quicktime v7.1.3 (32/64-bit) - installs as 32-bit app under 64-bit Vista
* Apple iTunes 7.0.2 - See link for information on Compatibility Issues
* Apple iTunes 7.1 - installs as 32-bit app under 64-bit Vista
* Apple iTunes Library Updater 1.22
* AtomixMP3 DJ: Virtual DJ v2.0 and AtomixMP3 v2.3
* Audacity v1.3.2-beta (32-bit)
* Audioactive Production Studio 1.05
* CoolEdit Pro 2.0
* Creative Tools: Creative AudioHQ, Creative Recorder, Creative Mixer etc...
* Cakewalk Dimension Pro DXi and VSTi sampler synthesizer works great with updates and expansion packs too
* Cakewalk Sonar 6 Updated 6.0.1 works great with VST and VSTi also
* Foobar2000 v0.8.3, v0.9.4.1 and v0.9.4.2 (During the installation, make sure Enable per-user settings is on)
* dbPowerAmp Audio the website says that all their products are Vista compatible, doesn't specify 32 or 64 bit
* Free Easy HI-Q Recorder 2.0
* Fruity Loops 6.0.8 (32bit) - works great, performance slightly sub-par
* FXsound DFX Audio Enhancement v8.0 for Windows Media Player & Winamp
* GoldWave v5.17 (32-bit)
* Guitar Pro 5: (32-bit) Works fine!
* Jetaudio v6
* Magix Music Maker 5 a bit older version, but still, not the oldest (32bit) - Working Fine!
* Media Monkey latest Version (note old versions have not been tested)
* musikCube v1.0 RC2 beta (32-bit)
* mp3tag v.2.37a (newly added Vista Support, v.2.36a and below simply crash)
* Native Instruments Absynth 3 and 4 works great too
* Native Instruments Battery 3
* Native Instruments Kontakt 2
* Orb MyCasting
* Power Tab Editor 1.7(No Problems!!!)
* Propellerheads Reason 3.0.4 works great
* Rhapsody v4.0.850
* Sonic Foundry Sound Forge 6.0
* Sony Acid Pro 6.0d
* Sony SonicStage CP 4.3
* Sony Sound Forge 8.0d
* Spectrasonics Atmosphere and Trilogy VSTi works great without any problem
* Steinberg V-Stack works good - some problems with ASIO
* Ultra Tag Editor 2.4.3
* Wavepad works with no compatibility issues.
* Winamp v2x and v5x (32bit) - DRM Problems, 5.32 Pro
* WinAmp 5.3 (32bit) - work perfect but when startup Winamp note error with PX.dll but audio and video files plays like on Win XP :D (To get rid of the PX.dll error, simply disable the CD ripping/burning features during install)

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Backup

* Acronis True Image Home v10.0.4871 - May require Vista startup repair from Vista DVD after recovery.
* Acronis True Image WorkStation 9.1.3886 - May require Vista startup repair from Vista DVD after recovery.
* AIS Backup 2.3.1
* Allway Sync v5.5.8 Works fine on Vista Home Premium 32-bit
* Cobian Backup 8.2.0.186
* Genie Backup Manager v7
* MozBackup 1.4.2
* MOBackup 3.0
* NovaStor NovaBackup Maintenance Release v7.5.2.1, v8 beta
* Paragon Drive Backup Personal v8.5
* Vision Backup Home, Pro, Server & Server w/MS SQL & Exchange
* Karen's Replicator v3.3.5
* Mozy Remote Backup v1.8.2.3

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Browsers

* Avant Browser 11 Build 46
* Browzar 1.2.0.1 (32-bit) (Do NOT use this! It´s a fraud, a SCAM!)
* Deepnet Explorer 1.53 beta (32-bit)
* Flock 0.78 (32-bit)
* Maxthon 1.5.9 build 30 and 2.0
* Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.3 (32/64-bit)
* Netscape 8.1.2 (32/64 Bit) based on Firefox
* Off By One 3.5.d (32-bit)
* Opera 9.xx (32-bit)
* Portable FireFox 1.5 (32-bit)
* SeaMonkey 1.1.1
* Torpark 1.5.0.7a (32/64 Bit)

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CD/DVD Authoring

* #1 DVD Ripper 5.2.0
* Alcohol-Soft Alcohol 120% 1.9.6.4719
* Alcohol-Soft Alcohol 120% 1.9.5.4521
* Ashampoo Burning Studio 6
* Burn4Free CD and DVD v2.6 - NOTE: upgrade to the latest version to solve compatibility.
* CyberLink PowerDVD Copy (may have problem during installation but if you keep trying it will run fine).
* CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra Deluxe v7.3 (32-bit)
* Cyberlink Suite v.5 - Working great and no problems.
* DVD2one 2.1.2
* DVD43 v 2.5.0.192 and up - (32 Bit)
* DVD Decrypter 3.5.4.0
* DeepBurner 1.8 - (32 Bit)
* DVDLAB Pro 2.2
* DVDFab Platinum 3.0.9.8
* DVD Decrypter 3.5.4.0
* DVD Rebuilder Pro 1.20.5
* DVD Shrink 3.2.0.15
* DVD TO AVI AC3 RIPPER v1.0.0.0
* ImgBurn 2.1.0.0 (32/64bit)
* ImgTool Classic 0.91.7
* InfraRecorder 0.42.1
* IsoBuster 1.9.1. Tested on Vista Business 32-bit.
* IsoBuster 2.0.0. - (32 Bit)
* LG Software 1Click DVD Copy 5 - works completely with no issues
* MagicDisk 2.5 Build 074
* MagicISO 5.3.221 - 32/64 Bit
* Nero 7 Ultra Edition ENHANCED v7.8.5.0 Full Multilanguage - NOTE: Vista ships with DirectX 10. Will not install if you choose not to install the directX component. The software is compatible in all use. (32-bit) - NOTE: Version 7.7.5.1 is the minimum for Vista Compatibility
* ONES (Prassi) - Current update 2.1.358 - 30-days trial version available.
* PowerISO 3.4, 3.5, 3.6
* PowerISO 3.6 (32/63-bit, Installs as 32-bit under Vista x64)
* PrimoDVD 2.1 for Disc Publisher (Bravo II CD/DVD Duplicator & Printer)
* RipIt4Me RipIt4Me 1.6.4.0
* Roxio (Sonic) Easy Media Creator 9 - (32-bit)
* Roxio (Sonic) Easy Media Creator 8 - (32-bit)
* Roxio Easy Media Creator 7
* SilentNight Microburner v5.0.0.26 (32-bit)
* Slysoft AnyDVD 6.1.0.4 - (32/64-bit) Tested, v6.1.3.3 works completely.
* Slysoft AnyDVD HD 6.1.3.3 - (32/64-bit) Tested, works completely.
* Slysoft CloneCD 5.2.91 - (32/64-bit) Tested, works completely
* Slysoft CloneDVD2 2.9.01 - (32-bit)
* Slysoft CloneDVD 3.9.4.0 - (32-bit)
* Sony DVD Architect 4.0a
* Super Clone Dvd 5
* Ultimate CD/DVD Burner 2.0 - (32-bit)
* UltraISO 8.5.1.1860 (32-bit)
* VOBEdit 0.6
* Vso-Software ConvertXtoDVD 2.1.5.173- 32/64 Bit
* Vso-Software CopytoDVD 4.0.3

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Codecs & Converters

* 3ivx
* Advanced Vista Codec Package 4.3.2
* Combined Community Codec Pack
* DivX 6.5 ( Note: DivX Converter requires an update - pending release )
* Electronic Cosmo's MPEG Suite 1.5 (32bit)
* ffdshow (use Celtic Druid's (x64)
* FLV to AVI Converter Ver_3.1 (32-bit)
* K-Lite Codec Pack v3.01 / K-Lite Mega Codec Pack v2.01
* K-Lite Codec Pack 64-bit Add-On v0.4.0 Beta(64-bit)
* Quick Time Alternative [latest version]
* Real Alternative [latest version]
* StormCodec v6.10.00
* SWF Video Converter v_3.0.18 (32-bit)
* X Codec Pack v2.1.2 or newer
* XVid v1.1.2

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Compression

* 7-Zip (32/64-bit)
* Advanced RAR Password Recovery 1.53
* Flash Optimizer- compress SWF Ver_1.48 (32-bit)
* IZArc 3.6
* PowerArchiver 2006 Version 9.64
* TUGZip 3.4+
* Ultimatezip 2007 (ver 3.2) 32-bit
* WinAce 2.5, 2.65
* WinRAR 3.70 (BETA) - Works perfectly.
* WinRAR 3.4 (installs/runs fine as user, just asks for permission), 3.51, 3.60 and 3.62 (32-bit) (must be run as Administrator)
* WinZip Pro 10.0 (build 6685 and 7245) and 11.0 (build 7313) (32/64-bit) (WinZip 11.0 is 100% working)

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Corporate Records Management

* Metrosharp IMS Express 2007 (AKA Identity Management System for USC 2257) (32/64 bit)
* Metrosharp IMS Professional 2007 (AKA Identity Management System for USC 2257) (32/64 bit)
* Metrosharp IMS Small Business 2007 (AKA Identity Management System for USC 2257) (32/64 bit)
* Metrosharp IMS Enterprise 2007 (AKA Identity Management System for USC 2257) (32/64 bit)
* Metrosharp Migrate for IMS 2007 (32/64 bit)
* Metrosharp OpenIMF (AKA Open Identity Management Framework for USC 2257) (32/64 bit)
* Metrosharp Retroact for IMS 2007 (32/64 bit)
* Metrosharp SteelSafe 2007 (32/64 bit)

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Customization

* allSnap (32-bit)
* Samurize v1.64.2 (to install, set compatibility to Windows XP SP2)

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Databases

* Microsoft Access 2000 (32-bit)
* Microsoft Access 2002 (32-bit)
* Microsoft Access 2003 (32-bit)
* Microsoft Access 2007
* Microsoft SQL Server 2005 x64 & x86 (needs SQL Server 2005 SP2 installed to run best in Vista). Note: SP2 is available at [3],
* Microsoft SQL Server 2005 express edition - works perfectly if SP1 is installed. SP2 is also available at [4]
* MySQL Administrator
* MySQL Query Browser
* MySQL Community Server 5.0.27
* Oracle 10g Express Edition
* Quest Toad for MySQL
* Quest Toad for Oracle
* Firebird 2.0

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Defragmenting

* Ashampoo® Magical Defrag
* Ashampoo WinOptimizer 4 works great
* Auslogics Disk Defrag 1.1.0
* Diskeeper® Corporation Diskeeper® 2007 (v11.0.697.0 and later) (32/64-bit) - more info here
* Golden Bow Systems VOpt 8.08 (32-bit)
* O&O Defrag V8.6 Pro (32/64-Bit). Great performance and stability.
* Raxco PerfectDisk v8.0 build 48 (32/64-bit) and newer

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Development

* Bloodshed C++ Compiler - Crashes if cache is created. Works fine otherwise (32-bit)
* Borland Delphi 2006
* Crimson Editor 3.70 Release
* ConTEXT v0.98.5 (32-bit/64-bit)
* Eclipse 3.2.2
* JCreator Pro
* JDK v1.5
* JDK v1.6
* Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition (32-bit) (use the SP1 for Vista service pack for optimal Vista compatibility)
* Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team Suite (32-bit/64-bit) (use the SP1 for Vista service pack for optimal Vista compatibility)

* Microsoft Visual SourceSafe 2005 (32 Bit) (Compatibility warnings, but works)
* Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Express Editions: Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition (32 Bit) (Compatibility warnings, but works)
* Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 Professional Edition (32 Bit) (SP6) (Compatibility warnings, but works with runas administrator)
* Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Enterprise Edition (32 Bit) (SP6) (Compatibility warnings, works with runas administrator)
* Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0
* Microsoft Visual Basic 1.0 (16-bit abandonware, but runs on RTM 32bit version)
* Netbeans IDE v5.5
* Notepad++ 4.02
* Programmers Notepad 2 (32-bit)
* SharpDevelop 2.1 RC 1
* Sun Java3D 1.5.0 - Note: You need to free registration on Sun company site ("not java site")to obtain this great add for java.
* Sun Java Runtime 6.0
* Tinn-R 1.19.1.6 (32-bit)
* UltraEdit v10.10a and higher (32-bit)
* Vim v7.0 (32-bit)
* vlite v0.5 beta
* WinHex v12.0 SR-1
* WinMerge v2.3.10.0 (32-bit)
* Textpad 4.7.1 (works perfectly)
* TortoiseSVN v1.4.3 (32-bit/64-bit)

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Download Managers

* Bearshare 5.2.5 (32-bit)
* Bit Comic 0.84
* BitTorrent 5.0.5 (32-bit)
* Download Accelerator Plus 5.3(DAP)
* Download Accelerator Plus 8(DAP)
* Download Master
* FlashGet 1.73 Build 128 (32/64-bit) and 1.82 (32-bit/64-bit)
* Free Download Manager
* Gigaget 1.0.0.23
* GetRight 6.1
* HiDownload 6.95
* Internet Download Accelerator
* Internet Download Manager 5.06 beta
* Leechget 2006
* Microsoft File Transfer Manager
* Orbit Downloader 1.5.2
* RapGet 1.26
* ReGet Deluxe 2.6
* Star Downloader Free 1.45
* Thunder5 5.5.6.274 (Chinese Simplified/Traditional)
* Universal Share Downloader 1.3.4
* Xi Software Net Transport 2.28

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Email

* Chaos Software Group
* GMail Notifier (32-bit)
* IBM Lotus Notes 6.55
* MailWasher Pro 5.2 Works Well on 32bit
* Microsoft Outlook 2007
* Microsoft Outlook 2003 (32-bit)
* Microsoft Windows Live Mail Desktop Beta (Build 8.0.1172)
* Mozilla Thunderbird v1.5.x Works well on my Vista Enterprise 64bit.
* Mozilla Thunderbird v2b1 (32-bit)
* PocoMail v4.1 Works fine on Vista Home Premium 32-bit.
* PoP Peeper
* Portable Thunderbird v1.0.7 (32-bit)
* Qualcomm Eudora v7.1.0.9 (32-bit)
* The Bat! Home Edition / Professional Edition v3.71
* The Bat! Home Edition / Professional Edition v3.99.1

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Emulation

* Daemon Tools 4.08HE (32-bit/64-bit)
* DOSBox (0.63 tested in 32 bit, worked fine)
* Jnes 0.5.3 works great
* Kawaks 1.57
* MAME32 (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator)
* Nestopia (32-bit)
* Project 64 1.6 and 1.7 beta work perfectly
* RockNES (32-bit)
* ScummVM 0.5.1
* UltraISO 8.6.0.1936
* ZSNES 1.51 (32-bit)

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Encryption

* Ashampoo® Magical Security - appears to run in 64-bit, but must run program, will not run in Windows Explorer with right click
* Ashampoo® WinOptimizer 4 (v4.10, 02/05/2007)
* BestCrypt 7
* Cryptext (version unknown, but from 2001)
* DriveCrypt 4.6
* File Securer Version: 3.95
* PGP Desktop v9.6 BETA
* Tropical Software Stealth File Encryptor 6.0
* TrueCrypt 4.3 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Vista. Do not use older versions with Vista
* Silver Key http://www.kryptel.com/products/skey/ - appears to run in 64-bit, but must run program, won't work with Windows Explorer right click

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Encylopedia

* Encyclopedia Universalis 10/11 (french) (32-bit) : patch available since march 2007, contact the support by mail
* Encyclopedia Universalis 12 (french) (32-bit) : no patch required
* Encarta 2007

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Financial

* Business Plan Pro 2007
* Microsoft Money Deluxe 2006
* Microsoft Money Deluxe 2007
* PocketQuicken 2.5.1
* Quicken 2007 R2 (32-bit)
* Quicken 2006 R5 (32-bit)
* Quicken 2005 R6 (32-bit) (Install hiccupped but program is fine)
* Quicken 2000 (32-bit) (Run as administrator)
* TaxCut 2006 (32-bit)
* TurboTax 2006 (32-bit)

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Firewalls / IDS's

* AVG Internet Security 7.5 Now the firewall component its fixed and is full compatible with Vista x86/x64 (version 7.5.464+)
* Bitdefender Bitedefender Internet Security 10
* ESET Eset Smart Security Public Beta 1 (v3.0.128.0) (32-bit only)
* Iolo Personal Firewall (32 bits only)
* Jetico Personal Firewall v.2 (32 and 64 bits)
* Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0.2.614 and newer (32/64-bit) (64 bits runs as 32 bits)
* Kerio WinRoute Firewall 6.3 BETA build 2397 (64-bit) NOTE: Driver won't install on a 32-bit.
* McAfee McAfee Personal Firewall 11.2 build 11.2.121
* Microsoft Windows Live OneCare 1.5 NOTE: MS are currently (02/22/07) offering a 90-day trial for free. OK as an interim until some that actually work show up. (PT-BR unavailable)
* Pc Tools Firewall Plus 2.0 (32 bits only)
* Symantec Norton 360
* Symantec Norton Internet Security 2006/2007 - NOTE: Download the latest version, more info here
* Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007 - NOTE: Get the latest version, more info here
* Vista Firewall Control (native 32 and 64 bits) Incoming/outcoming program control
* Zone Alarm Security Suite 7.1.044.000 beta (32-bit only) Running fine (check "known issues" at zone labs' site)

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FTP

* Cerberus FTP server (working only 3MB/sec)(32-bit)
* Filezilla (32-bit)
* FireFTP 0.95.2 (32-bit)
* FTP Navigator 7.5 Small and simple ftp client (32-bit)
* GMail Drive Shell Extension 1.0
* GlobalSCAPE CuteFTP 4.2
* GlobalSCAPE CuteFTP 8, 8.0.4 Pro (Error on exit, but works fine)
* iniCom.Networks FlashFXP
* PSFtp FTP Client for Windows (Shareware - 32bit/64 bit)
* Rhino Software FTP Voyager 7.0
* Ocean FTP Server v1.1.7.0
* SmartFTP 2.0 FTP CLIENT SmartFTP build 2.0.1002 (Freeware - 32bit/64 bit)
* UtraFXP Nice, simple ftp client (tested on 32bit only!)
* Visicom Media FTP Expert 3.70.3 (French) (32-bit)
* WS Ftp Pro 9.0 (100% working)
* FlashFXP FlashFXP 3.4.1 (32-bit)
* WinFTP Server v2.0.5

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Games

StarForce protection drivers 4.00.013 [5] and higher run under Windows Vista 32/64-bit automatically

* 1602 A.D. (32-Bit)
* 80 days (32-bit)
* Agatha Christie : And then there were none (32 bit)
* Agatha Christie : Murder on the orient express (32 bit)
* Aliens versus Predator 2
* Americas Army 2.8 (32-bit)
* Americas Army 2.7 (32-bit)
* Americas Army 2.6 (32-bit)
* Anno 1701
* Age of Empires and the Rise of Rome expansion
* Age of Empires II and the Conquerors expansion
* Age of Empires III and The WarChiefs expansion
* Alice (American McGee's)
* Anarchy Online (32-bit) Runs fine.
* Another World: 15th Anniversary Edition
* Ankh II : hearth of Osiris (32-bit)
* Armies of Exigo
* Atlantis I (french) (32-bit). Patch available here
* Atlantis II (32-bit)
* Atlantis III (32-bit)
* Atlantis IV Evolution (32-bit)
* Aura : Fate of the ages (32-bit)
* Armed and Dangerous
* Arx Fatalis
* Blade Runner (32-bit)
* Baldur's Gate (32bit) (Polish version, English should work well too)
* Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast (32bit) (Polish version, English should work well too)
* Battle for Middle-Earth 1 & 2
* Battlefield 1942 (Run As Administrator, may require the most up to date graphics drivers, such as the Nvidia's BETA 101.41 GeForce drivers. Also, it may sometimes crash during a map load -- switch compatability to/from XP and it will work.)
* Battlefield 2 & Special Forces (Run BF2.exe As Administrator.)
* Battlefield 2142(32bit)
* Battlefield 2142(64bit) - Same settings used on XP, crashes to desktop at every map change (after a certain period) due to low video card memory (256mb). Disable Areo or set texture settings lower.
* Beyond Good ad Evil (32-bit)
* Black and White 2
* Blood II The Chosen (It rarely crashes, but this was happening under XP too.)
* Broken Sword: The Angel of Death
* Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
* Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth
* Call of Duty & United Offensive
* Call of Duty 2 (run cod2mp_s.exe in XP SP2 compability mode; SP fine.)
* Call of Duty 2 upgraded to 1.3 works on Home Premium RTM no trouble (32 bit)(and vista ultimate!!!)
* Championship Manager 2007
* Civilization II - Multiplayer Gold Edition
* Civilization III (run as administrator, XP SP2 compatibility mode)
* Civilization IV (Vista 32/64-bit)
* Civ City Rome (32 bit)
* Cobra 11 - Nitro (StarForce protection vista-update required)
* Command & Conquer: Generals
* Command & Conquer: Generals Zero Hour (Run as admin)
* Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars(32-bit)
* Commandos: Beyond The Call Of Duty
* Company of Heroes (Home Premium) (32 Bit)

(NB With NVIDIA 8800GTX/GTS GPUs the game crashes when loading Cherbourg level. Needs GPU driver update. 'Open issue' with 20/02/07 100.65 forceware AND 02/03/07 101.41 beta drivers)

* Condemned - Criminal Origins
* Continuum
* Counter-Strike 1.6
* Counter-Strike Condition Zero
* Counter-Strike Source
* Crashday (With patch 1.1 + No Intro Fix)
* Cricket 07 (Australian version - works on both x86 & x64)
* Darwinia
* Day of Defeat
* Deal or No Deal
* Deer Avenger 2
* Delta Force Black Hawk Down & Team Sabre
* Deus Ex
* Diablo I
* Diablo II - NOTE: For best results, set Compatibility Mode for application to Windows XP SP2 in the shortcut's properties and run as Administrator. This should allow all features of game to work properly, including LAN and Battle.Net play. If the game takes too long to start up, try disabling Aero Glass (or under compatability disable desktop composition).
* Doom 2(Doom95) (Requires DPlay.dll in the game's directory for doom95 to work properly)
* Doom 3 (Requires working OpenGL support)
* Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil (Requires working OpenGL support)
* Doomsday 3D Engine v1.9.0 Beta 4
* Dracula 2 (32-bit) (Win 98 Compatibility Mode)
* Dreamfall : the longest journey (32-bit) : run after installation of Starforce Drivers. Install them form this page
* Driver (32bit)
* Duke Nukem 3D Atomic Edition with all Add-Ons (for Windows Edition; not original 16-bit MS-DOS) (This game works slowly with too low performance if you don't install the driver of your graphic card manually although Vista automatically recognizes and installs the drivers of your graphic card and DirectX.)
* Duke Nukem 3D High Resolution Pack (HRP) (also External Release (XTR)) v1.0
* Duke Nukem Manhattan Project
* Dungeon Keeper
* Dungeon Keeper: The Deeper Dungeons
* Dungeon Keeper 2 (32-Bit)
* EA Link for EA Games
* Egypt II (32-bit)
* Egypt III (32-bit)
* Eve Online Fully working (32-bit)
* Evany : Crystal keys II (32-bit)
* Everquest
* Everquest II
* Evidence - the last ritual
* Evil Islands: Curse of Lost Soul
* Fable: The Lost Chapters (requires Windows Update to fix compatibility issues and latest video drivers or you'll get black screens during gameplay and cutscene playback (mostly on nVidia chipsets))
* Far Cry (64-bit and 32-bit with v1.4 patch)
* F.E.A.R (32-Bit).Runs fine in XP SP2 Compatibility
* Final Fantasy XI (with Windows-compatible Playonline Viewer) [[6]]
* F1 2006 (Win 98/Me Compatibility Mode)
* FlatOut 2 (32 bit Home Premium)
* Flight Simulator 2004
* Flight Simulator X
* FBI: Hostage Rescue
* F.E.A.R
* FIFA 07
* FIFA Manager 2007
* Football Manager 2007
* Freedom Force vs. The Third Reich
* Freelancer
* Flatout 2 (European with Starforce update)
* Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter
* Gothic 3 (Windows Vista wont allow 2 files to install in system folder(64 bit))
* Grand Prix 4
* Grand Theft Auto II
* Grand Theft Auto III
* Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
* Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
* Guild Wars: All 3 versions ( Prophecies, Factions, Nightfall )
* Gun
* GunBound WC
* GZDoom
* Half Life
* Half Life 2 & Half Life 2: Episode One
* Halo: Combat Evolved(install latest patch)
* Halo: Custom Edition(needs a update tho download http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?pg=3&a mp;fid=1884)
* Hitman: Blood Money
* Hitman: Contracts
* HomeWorld 2 (Vista Home Prem 32b)- Works just fine, vr. 1.0
* Hoyle Card games 2007 works great.
* Hoyle Board games 2007 works great.
* Hoyle Puzzle games 2007 works great.
* Hugo: The Evil Mirror
* In The Groove + Impact dancepad
* Jack Nicklaus 6 - Golden Bear Challenge (Install XP patch, run in compatibility mode XP SP2)
* Jack the Reaper
* Jade Empire: Special Edition (x86 & x64)
* Jazz Jack Rabbit 2
* Jerusalem (french) (32-bit). Patch available here
* Little Fighter 2 (32 bit)
* Luxor (32-bit)
* Luxor 2 (32-bit)
* Keepsake (32-bit) (works after updating straforce drivers)
* KISS: Psycho Circus The Nightmare Child
* Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Legend
* Lego Star Wars II (32 and 64-bit)
* Lineage II: Chronicle 5 (32-bit)
* LOCOMOTION by Chris Sawyer (64-bit)
* Max Payne 1.01
* Max Payne 2
* Medal Of Honor: Allied Assault Installed MOHAA Ver1.1 on 32-bit Ultimate, plays fine with no problems at all, multiplayer untested as yet.
* Klotski (and Microsoft Entertainment Pack 1991)
* Magic Ball 3
* Mafia: City of Lost Heaven (32-bit) - works perfectly
* Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (x86 and x64)
* Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault (32-bit) Works really well, just need to tick "Run this program as an administrator" to be able to play on multiplayer.
* Monkey island III : the curse of Monkey island (32-bit) (Windows 95/98 compatibility mode)
* Monkey island IV : escape from monkey island (32-bit)
* Myst III : Exile (32-bit)
* Myst IV : Revelation (32-bit)
* Myst V : End of Ages (32-bit)
* Myth II Soulblighter v1.6 (32 and 64bit)
* MU Online (Ultra low FPS)
* Nancy Drew : mystery of the old clock (32-bit) - Europeans versions : you must update starforce drivers if need be
* Natural Selection 3.2 (type "gammaramp 0" in console to remedy color anomalies, brightness problems still may occur) (32-bit)
* Need for Speed (32-bit)
* Need for Speed III: Hot pursuit
* Need for Speed Most Wanted
* Neverwinter Nights 2 (32-bit and 64-bit)
* Nexuiz
* NHL 06
* NHL 07
* Outrun 2006
* Paradise (from Benoit Sokal) (32-bit)
* Pariah (With 98/ME Compatibility mode)
* Pacific Warriors
* Phantasy Star Universe
* Playboy - The Mansion
* Pompei (french) (32-bit). Patch available here
* Prey (Requires working OpenGL support)
* Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
* Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones (Starts Windows MCE upon exit?)
* Pro Evolution Soccer 6
* Psychonauts
* Quake 2
* Quake 3 Arena
* Quake 4 (v1.3) Works. Tested on Vista Enterprise 64-bit and Vista Ultimate 32-bit
* Race - The WTCC Game
* Ragnarok Online
* Rainbow Six: Lockdown
* Rainbow Six: Vegas
* Resident Evil 4 (Requires d3dx9_30.dll to be placed in "capcom/resident evil 4" folder. http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-fi les.shtml?d3dx9_30) (32-bit)
* Return to mysterous Island (32-bit)
* Rise of Nations Gold (32 bit)
* RollerCoaster Tycoon [With the Loopy Landscape Add-On] (Vista 32-bit)
- Add the "Windows 95" compatibility mode for the file "rct.exe"
- Add the "Full control" right to "Everyone" for the folder of RCT and its subfolders.
* RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 [Original and all Add-Ons] (Vista 32-bit)
- Add the "Full control" right to "Everyone" for the folder of RCT2 and its subfolders.
* RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 [Original and all Add-Ons] (Vista 32-bit)
* Rome: Total War
* Runaway I (32-bit)
* Runaway II (32-bit) - v1.3 - you must install the patch available here : english version or french version
* SafeCracker (32-bit)
* Savage (32-bit)
* Schizm : mysterious journey (CD) (32-bit)
* Scratches (32-bit) : Update of Starforce drivers NOT needed
* Second Sight
* Secret Files: Tunguska (32-bit)
* Serious Sam 2, with patch 2.068 (64-bit)
* Silverfall
* SimCity 3000
* SimCity 3000 Unlimited (32-bit)
* SimCity 4 and RushHour Expansion (Vista 64-bit)
* Soul Reaver (32-bit)
* Splinter Cell
* Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow
* Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
* Splinter Cell: Double Agent
* S.T.A.L.K.E.R. : Shadow of Chernobyl
* Star Wars Galaxies
* Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds and Clone Campaigns
* Star Wars Jedi Academy (32/64bit)
* Star Wars Jedi Outcast (32/64bit)
* Star Wars Battlefront 2 (32/64bit)
* Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2 (32 bit).Runs fine in XP SP2 Compatibility
* Starcraft
* Steam (Build: Jan 15 2007, 10:37:59)
* Super Collapse! Puzzle Gallery 1.0.8.0
* Super Mario Forever (After starting the game, the mouse cursor of Vista still appears on the screen. Ignore it.)
* SWAT 4 & The Stetchkov Syndicate (32-bit)
* Syberia I CD or DVD version (32-bit)
* Syberia II CD or DVD version (32-bit)
* Test Drive Unlimited (if there are problems run as administrator and/or in xp sp2 compatibility mode)
* The Amerzone (32-bit) (Win 98 Compatibility Mode)
* The Black Mirror (2nd edition, 2CD without Starforce) (32-bit)
* The longest journey (32-bit). Official patch here
* The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion 1.2 (32-bit)
* The Sims
* The Sims 2 (32-bit/64-bit)(All expansions pack works!)
* The Movies (32-bit)
* The Simpsons - Hit & Run (32-bit)
* The Typing of the Dead (Run in Win98/ME Compatibility Mode) (32-bit)
* Titan Quest & Immortal Throne expansion (x32 & x64)
* Tomb Raider II (32-bit) + the golden mask
* Tomb Raider III (32-bit) + the lost artefact
* Tomb Raider, the last revelation (32-bit) : the XP patch woks with Vista. See this site.
* Tomb Raider Chronicles (32-bit) : the XP patch woks with Vista. See this site.
* Tomb Raider, Angel of darkness (32-bit)
* Tomb Raider Legend (32bit)
* Tony Tough (32-bit)
* Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4
* Tony Hawk's American Wasteland(Vista 64-bit)
* Top Spin 2 (32 bit) Slow loading but work perfect
* Train Simulator (Microsoft) (Vista 32-bit)
* TS online (32-bit)
* Turok: Dinosaur Hunter
* Unreal Tournament 1999 Game of the Year Edition
* Unreal Tournament 2004 - The text to speech engine switches from the game engine to the one supplied with Vista, if you don't get voice taunts from other players, check your control panel text to speech voice to make sure it works.
* URU : Ages beyond Myst with "The path to the Shell" extension (32-bit)
* Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines
* Virtua Tennis 3 (32-bit)
* Warcraft 3 & also The Frozen Throne(With 98/ME Compatibility Mode)
* Warhammer Mark of Chaos
* Warhammer Dawn Of War 40k (32 Bit)
* Wheel of Fortune - First Edition (32 Bit)
* Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Sports Editon
* World of Warcraft - May have issues with Graphics and Sound (Depending on Hardware Installed)
* Wolfenstein: Enemy territory 2.60b (Worked perfectly with Ultimate RTM, usin PNY Verto GeForce 6600GT, and nVidia 97.46 forceware for Windows vista)
* World Racing 2 (StarForce protection vista-update required)
* Worms 4: Mayhem
* Worms Armageddon with latest patch (32bit)
* Worms World Party
* X3 : Reunion
* X-Plane v7+ (32bit)
* Zdoom

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Graphics/Design

* AAA Logo 1.22
* Architectural Desktop 2007
* Adobe Creative Suite 2
* Adobe Illustrator 10
* Adobe Macromedia Studio 8
* Adobe PageMaker 7.01 - 32bit
* Adobe Photoshop 5.0 - 32bit
* Adobe Photoshop 5.5 - 32bit
* Adobe Photoshop 6.0 - 32bit
* Adobe Photoshop 7.0 - 32bit (100% working)
* Adobe Photoshop CS - 32bit (100% working)
* Adobe Photoshop CS2 - (x86 and x64)
* Adobe Photoshop CS3 BETA
* Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended (100% working)
* Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition 3.0 - 32-bit (DL and install the "EPS Parser" if you like)
* Ashampoo Photo Commander 5 (v5.10, 11/06/2006)
* AutoCAD 2004
* AutoCAD 2007 with SP2
* AutoCAD 2008 32 and 64bit
* AutoCAD LT 2008
* Autodesk Maya 8.5 Unlimited, Install 32 bit version, run as WinXP SP2 compatability + Admin
* Autodesk Revit 2008
* Bryce 5.5 By DAZ
* Bryce 6.0 By DAZ
* Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo XI (32/64-bit, Installs as 32-bit under Vista x64)
* Corel Graphics Suite X3
* CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 11 (Corel Corp. says that this version should not work under Windows XP SP2 but I have tryed it on Vista, works OK)
* Corel Graphics Suite 12 (100% Working)
* Corel Paint Shop Pro 10
* Deco-Con v3.0 - Imaging Software for Decorative Concrete
* Deco-Con Estimator v2 (after install, click "Product Updates" to install Vista patch)
* The GIMP
* Google Sketchup
* Google Earth 4.0.2416 (beta)Build Date Oct 31 2006
* GTK Radiant 1.4.x, 1.5.x (+latest q3map2)
* IconCool Studio 3.30 (build 70116)
* Irfanview v3.99
* Jasc AnimationShop 3 (Jasc Animation Shop 3.11) (100% working)
* Jasc Paint Shop Pro 7
* Jasc Paint Shop Pro 9 (Doesn't run with Aero - reverts to Windows Basic color scheme)
* JOCR (Image Capture and Character Recognition) v1.0
* Lightwave 3D 9.0
* LabView 8.0
* LEGO Digital Designer 1.6
* Macromedia Dreamweaver 8
* Macromedia Fireworks 8
* Macromedia Flash 8
* Macromedia Freehand Macromedia Freehand 11.02
* Mediachance RealDraw Pro 4.0
* Microangelo Toolset v6.03 (Icon editor. Works with Vista's new icon formats perfectly.)
* Microsoft Digital Image Suite 10
* Microsoft Picture It! 10
* Microsoft Cartoon Maker 1.0 (Chinese Simplified/Traditional)
* NetObjects Fusion 10
* Photo Impression 4
* Paint.NET 3.0 (32-bit/64-bit)
* Quake4Edit
* RealWorld Icon Editor 2006.2 (32-bit and 64-bit (x64)) high-DPI aware
* Sierra Print Artist 8.0 (32-bit) - Be sure to set Print Artist to be run as an administrator in the compatibility options.
* SmartDraw 2007 (32-bit)
* SureThing 4.3
* SWiSHmax Build 2006.06.26 (32-bit)
* Ulead COOL 3D Studio 1.0 Full Version
* Ulead PhotoImpact 12
* Webshots Desktop 2.5
* Winamp Skin Maker 1.2
* Xara Xtreme Pro (The world fastest vector software!)

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Internet Tools

* AI RoboForm Roboform v6.8.4 (32-bit works fine, with 64-bit you must use 32-bit version of Internet Explorer)
* CFosSpeed (native 32 and 64 bits)
* DU Meter 3.50 Build 2822
* FeedDemon 2.1 (32-bit)
* Forte Agent v4.2 build 1117
* NetLimiter v2.0.9.1 (32-bit)
* Newsbin Pro 5.33 Build 7737 (32-bit)
* Newsleecher v3.8/v3.9b1 (64-bit)
* SawMill v7.2.8 (32-bit)
* OnlineEye Pro v2.0 B2

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List and Note Managers

* Jot+Notes 3.4.2 (32-bit)
* ListPro 4.1 (32-bit)
* NoteTab Lite & NoteTab Pro - Multi-purpose editor & Notepad replacement
* NoteZilla 7.0 - Sticky Notes Program (32-bit)
* Notepad++

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Media Center Plugins

* Mobilewares Big Screen Weather
* Mobilewares Big Screen Photos

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Messaging

* AIM 6.0.28.1 / Aim Classic 5.9 Had a few problems with 5.9. It didnt like to run sometimes. / AIM Lite 0.31
* Amsn tested 0.96 version works fine.
* A-Patch (MSN Messenger Tweaker) A-Patch for Windows Live Messenger Version: 1.3.0 RC1 (build 54) - Compatibility: Windows Live Messenger 8.0.0787, 8.0.0792, 8.0.0812, 8.1.0064, 8.1.0066, 8.1.0068, 8.1.0106, 8.1.0168 & 8.1.0178
* A-Patch (Live Mail Desktop Tweaker) A-Patch for Windows Live Mail Desktop Version: 0.1.5 Beta - Compatibility: Windows Live Mail Desktop
* ChatZilla 0.9.78
* Gaim 2.0.0beta6 (32-bit)
* Google Talk (install as Admin for "current music track" plugin to install)
* IBM/Lotus SameTime Connect v7.5 (32-bit)
* ICQ 5.1
* ICQ 6 Preview Version
* Messenger Plus! Live v4.11
* mIRC
* Msn Messenger 7.5
* MySpaceIM
* MirandaIM 0.5 Unicode
* Paltalk Messenger 9.0 Build 177 (Shows Its stopped working on exit but works fine)
* QIP (Quiet Internet Pager)
* Skype (Disable Aero - Works with Aero on 32-bit Vista Ultimate)
* Teamspeak 2 RC2
* Tlen
* Tribal Voice PowWow v3.50 (32-bit/64-bit) - some UI elements in the Community chat window render strangely
* Trillian Pro 3.1
* Windows Live Messenger 8.1 (32-bit) - Acer released a patch to solve DEP incompatibility[7]
* X-Chat
* Xfire
* Yahoo Messenger
* QQ2007 Beta1

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Network

* AccessDiver
* DynDNS Updater v3.1.0.15 (32bit) Works fine if installed as service.
* Ethereal 0.9.9.0 (32 bit)
* Hamachi 1.0.1.1, 1.0.1.5 (32-bit)
* Intel PROSet 11.2 (32-bit)
* Metrosharp XDNS 2007 (32 bit)
* Packet Tracer by Cisco Networks
* Putty
* Sam Spade v1.14 (32 bit)
* Shiva VPN Client
* WinPcap 3.1
* WinPcap 4.0 (32 and 64 bits)
* Wireshark
* WinSCP 4.0 (32 bit)

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Office Tools

* ABBYY eFormFiller 2.5
* Adobe Acrobat 3D v7
* Acrobat Professional 7.0
* Adobe Acrobat Professional 8.0 (x86 only) - works for most users. Seems to be a problem with the activation scheme causing errors and causing the program to close immediately once opened.
* Adobe Acrobat Pro 8.0 (Creating PDF fails in IE7 in protected mode). Install as Admin.
* Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0
* Chaos Software Group Chaos Intellect 3
* Chaos Software Group Time & Chaos 7
* ClarisWorks 5.0 for Windows
* CutePdf 2.62 (32-bit)
* doPdf 5.0.212 (32-bit)
* Foxit PDF Reader (Pro) 1.0 (32-bit)
* Foxit PDF Reader (Pro) 2.0 (32-bit)
* Hotcard Products Bizcard Finder (Silver). Application fine, driver for silver scanner won't install
* Moffsoft Calculator 2
* Microsoft Expression Web
* Microsoft Money 2005
* Microsoft Office 2000
* Microsoft Office 2003 SP2 NOTE: MS Reader icon will NOT install on the Word toolbar. You will not be able to make .lit e-books. MS are aware and have not fixed it.
* Microsoft Office 2007
* Microsoft Office XP (2002 SP3)
* Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006
* Microsoft Works
* OpenOffice.org 2.0.4 (32-bit)
* OpenOffice.org 2.1.0 (64- and 32-bit)
* R 2.4.1 (32-bit)
* ScanSoft (Nuance) OmniPage Pro 15
* ScanSoft (Nuance) PaperPort 11.0.6225.1
* ScanSoft PDF Converter Professional 4
* Stamps.Com Stamps.Com 6.0.4 (Build 1521)
* Sun StarOffice 8
* WordWeb WordWeb Pro 4.5 (32-bit)

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Other

* ASP Dictionary - in Slovenian (32bit)
* BOINC 5.8.8 (32/64-bit, Installs as 32-bit under Vista x64)
* CCleaner v1.38+
* Desktop Sidebar v1.05 Build 116 (Beta version) - Tested on Vista Ultimate 32-bit
* FAM File association manager 2.0
* Folding@Home 5.03 (32/64-bit, Installs as 32-bit under Vista x64)
* Launchy works under Vista Business and Home Premium.
* Microsoft Student 2006 and 2007 - works great
* Motorola Mobile Phone Tools 4.0.3b - works great. under Vista x32
* MyCafeCup CyberCafes Billing Platinum V.2.232 (32/64-bit, Installs as 32-bit under Vista x64)
* OpenAFS 1.5.14 - compatible with Vista
* Powerword Professional 2007 (32-bit, Chinese Simplified/Traditional)
* ASP Dictionary - in Slovenian (32bit)
* Serial Port Monitor - ver. 4.0 (32bit)
* StarDock ObjectDock 1.50 (32/64-bit, Installs as 32-bit under Vista x64)
* Tell Me More - software to learn English (32-bit)
* TidePlotter 2007 (works perfectly under Vista 32-bit - not tried with 64-bit)
* Widcomm Version 5.1.0.2700 (works perfectly fine in vista RTM (32-bit)
* WPE Pro 9.

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Password Managers

* Access Manager
* eWallet version 5.0 (32-bit)
* KeePass Password Safe 1.06 (32-bit)
* SafePass 1.0.2 (32-bit)
* ZDNet's Password Pro 32 (encrypted password database)

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PDA & GPS

* Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center - WMDC replaces ActiveSync
* Nokia PC Suite 6.82 (with Nokia Connectivity Cable Driver and PC Connectivity Solution; all Nokia mobile synchronization functions work)
* Palm Desktop 4.1.4E (Shipped with most Palm PDAs or downloaded from Palm)
* POIedit v4.5.1 (may need to be restarted once POI's have been sync'd with master servers. Use Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) for PDA sync with Windows Mobile 2003 & 2005)

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Peer to Peer

* Ares 1.9.5, 1.9.9, 2.0.5
* Azureus 2.5.00 or newer(32-bit)
* BitComet 0.77, 0.8x (32- and 64-bit)
* BitTornado
* DC++ v0.698
* DC++ RevConnect
* eDonkey2000 1.4.3 Lite
* eMule 0.47c with a lot of modes (32-bit y 64 bits) - Open the Options page, select "Extended" and then change "Max. half open connections" from 50 to 9. This is quite important.
* FrostWire 4.13.1.4 Beta (clone of LimeWire PRO and uses Java like it)
* iMesh 7.0 (32-bit)
* KCeasy 0.18 or better
* LDC++ 1.0 2a
* Limewire
* Limewire PRO
* LimeWire Acceleration Patch
* Lphant v 3.00 B5
* myTunes Redux
* Neo Mule 4.25 (32-bit)
* Orb MyCasting
* Pando -- ultima version
* Shareaza 2.2.3.0
* Soulseek 156c, 157 test 8
* Strong DC
* Thunder5 BT 5.6.0.280 Beta (Chinese Simplified/Traditional)
* TribalWeb 2.31
* [8] uTorrent 1.61b490 requires you run it once as Administrator (right-click and "Run as administrator") in order for it to register as the default torrent handler on your system. Otherwise it will not be the default.
* WASTE 1.5 beta 3, asks for admin access, works fine afterwards
* WinMX 3.54 (Beta 4)

Note for BitTorrent Clients: Due to Vista (Business, Enterprise, Ultimate) Previous Versions (AKA Shadow Copies) feature and BitTorrents hard drive write access, hard drive activity may increase drastically due to Vista noticing file changes and thus makes restore points at regular intervals.
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Remote Control

* 3am Labs LogMeIn - Will not install on final release of Windows Vista. Access denied error. --- This is patently false, as I have it installed and it runs perfectly on RTM. I will leave this here, in case it is some other incompatibility.
* Famatech Radmin 3.0 Remote Control (32bit) Fully Windows Vista 32bit compatible. All connection modes (full control, file transfer, remote shutdown, telnet, text and voice chats, etc.) work fine.
* Orb MyCasting Fully Windows Vista 32bit compatible.
* RealVNC - Works fine, closes connection, when UAC Warnings Appear.
* Symantec pcAnywhere 11.0.1 32 bit (Vista reports this as v12 - and states that there are known compatibility issues - I have used the Remote Control and File Transfer sessions without experiencing any issues. OS is Vista as Remote, XPHome as Host) Feel free to move this to another section if you experience issues with it.
* TeamViewer (32bit) (64bit?) Free for non-commercial use. Simple to use.

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Scientific

* Matlab 7.4 (R2007a)
* Mathematica 6 - fully optimized for Windows Vista 32/64-bit

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Screen Capture

* Ashampoo Magical Snap (v1.10, 05/08/2006)
* Camtasia Studio Recorder 4
* HoverDesk HoverSnap v.08 beta
* Hyperionics Hypersnap (V6.13.02)
* MWSnap
* ScreenPrint32 Free, fully-functional. Captures full-screen or a user-defined area.
* TechSmith Snagit 8 8.1
* WinSnap 2.0.2

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System applications

* 2BrightSparks SyncBack v3.2.14.0 (32-bit) (minor problem first time running, had to kill the application and then re-run it)
* 2BrightSparks SyncBack SE v4.1.0.161 (added - See Minor Issues below)
* 8rdavcore - NOTE: Must be run as the Administrator
* A43 v2.49 (32-bit)
* Acer Launch Manager (laptop utility)
* Actual Window Manager v4.3
* Acronis Disk Director 10.0.2160 (x86 & x64) - Important: turn off auto-hibernation under Vista's power settings before managing partitions; hibernation interruption during Disk Director processes may corrupt partitions and data
* Acronis True Image 9 Server/Enterprise (Note: Incremental backups work if Vista's auto-defrag is disabled)
* Acronis True Image 9 Workstation (full backup only, incremental backup does not work)
* Acronis True Image 10 Home
* Advanced WindowsCare PRO v2
* Ashampoo UnInstaller Platinum 2 (2.5, 08/29/2006) [9]
* Ashampoo WinOptimizer Suite 4
* Asus Probe 2.23.01
* AutoHotkey v1.0.45.04 and v1.0.46.00 (32/64-bit) (runs as 32-bit app under Vista x64)
* Belarc Advisor
* CPU-Z v1.38
* Dexpot v1.4 (32-bit)
* Final Recovery v2.1 (tested in 64bit only)
* FolderShare (32-bit)
* Fraps 2.8.1+
* FSL Launcher v1.1.2
* Futuremark 3DMark05 1.3.0
* Futuremark 3DMark06 1.1.0
* Futuremark PCMark05 1.2.0
* GameXP 1.6 - NOTE: It shows "Windows XP 6.00.6000 Professional" in the operating system information line
* Genie-soft Genie Backup Manager 7
* Driver Genius Professional 2006 and 2007
* Indigo Rose AutoPlay Media Studio v6.0.4.0
* Lavalys Everest Ultimate Edition v3.50.761
* MarcSpruIT Consultancy AutoBackup 3.2 (32-bit)
* Microsoft (formerly Sysinternals) Autoruns v8.54 (32-bit) (must be run as the Administrator in order to delete entries from the registry)
* Microsoft (formerly Sysinternals) Process Explorer v10.21 (32-bit)
* Microsoft (formerly Sysinternals) Process Monitor v1.01 (32-bit)
* Paragon Partition Manager 8.5
* Paragon Drive Backup 8.5
* Piriform CCleaner v1.37.456 and newer
* RegCleaner Simple Registry cleaner with many useful functions.
* Reg Organizer 4.0
* Raxco DiskState v3.21 (runs as 32-bit app under Vista x64)
* RegSeeker 1.52 - NOTE: A few cleaning functions may not work and registry keys backed up before deletion cannot always be restored!
* Registry Workshop V 3.0.0
* SlickRun v3.9.4.1
* Restoration v3.2.1
* SpeedFan (32-bit only)
* Startup Organizer 2.8.275
* SIW - System Information for Windows v1.66
* System Mechanic 5.5 Professional
* Taskbar Shuffle v2.0 (32-bit)
* Total Commander v6.55 and v7.0 Beta 2 and 3 (32-bit)
* TreeSize Professional 3 and 4.1.1 [10]
* TuneUp Utilities 2007 version 6.0.2200
* Uniblue Registry Booster v1.4 Repair the registry fast a easy for more performance
* Uniblue Speed up My PC 3.2 Clean the Operating System and great for up velocity
* Unlocker v1.8.5 (32-bit)
* VistaBootPro
* VisionWorks Solutions Inc. Vision Backup Home, Pro, Server, Server + MS SQL/Exchange.
* WinDirStat v1.1.2.79 (32-bit)
* Webroot Window Washer version 6.05
* Yamicsoft Vista Manager 1.1.4 - One of the best tool for Vista
* Your Uninstaller! 2006

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Video

* 1 Click DVD to DivX AVI
* Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0
* Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5
* Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0
* Adobe After Effects 7.0
* Adobe Premiere 2.0
* Adobe Premiere 5.0
* Pinnacle Studio 9.3. Does not work, please see comment in list of software that does not work.
* Pinnacle Studio 10.8.0.4592 BETA
* AllPlayer
* Amadis iPod PSP 3GP MP4 AVI Video Converter
* Avid liquid 7 (100% working)
* BS Player 2.11.940
* ConvertXtoDVD
* Cyberlink Power Cinema 5
* Cyberlink PowerDirector 5 Premium
* Cyberlink PowerDVD 6
* Cyberlink PowerDVD 7
* Ciberlink Suite v.5
* DVD Shrink 3.2
* DVDMaestro_v2.9.2915a (needs to be run as administrator - works, but Cinemaster playback drivers fail)
* Enosoft DV Processor
* Enosoft Enhanced DV Decoder
* Enosoft Friendly DV
* Fake Webcam
* FastStone Image Viewer 2.8
* GOM Media Player
* Intervideo WinDVD 8.0.6.101 (both Gold and Platinum versions)
* JetAudio 6
* Joost
* KMPlayer 2.9.3.1214 (Installation version 32bit)[11]
* Logitech QuickCam Fushion ver 10.4.0, build 1401
* Magic Video Converter 8.0.1 - Great software tu convert all format you want and work perfect.
* Magix Video Deluxe 2007 Plus
* Media Player Classic 6.4.9.0 (Pixel shaders does not work. Copy d3dx9_27.dll into "c:\windows\system32" or the MPC folder.)
* MPlayer[12]
* Nokia Multimedia Player v6.82 (in Nokia PC Suite pack)
* Orb MyCasting
* Real Player
* Sony Vegas 7.0d
* Techsmith Camtasia Studio v4.0.0 (Full Program)- "Grate funtionality"
* Tivo Desktop 2.3a (Cannot see Tivo devices on the network)
* TMPGEnc-2.59.47.155-Plus(must be run as the Administrator)
* Total Video Converter 3.10
* TVUPlayer 2.3.0 (32-bit)
* Ulead DVD Movie Factory (x86 & x64)
* Ulead Video Studio 10
* VDownloader 0.3 (also, extension of this program for Firefox)
* VirtualDub
* VirtualDubMod
* VirtualDub MPEG
* VLC media player 0.8.6a (x86 & x64)
* VSO ConvertXToDVD v2.1.4 Build 162
* WinAVI Video Converter V. 7.7
* Xilisoft Video Converter 3.1

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Viewers

* ACDSee™ Pro 8.1.99 Photo Manager (Non-Compatibility prompt when installing. Can ignore, works fine. If you update Vista, uninstall KB929427 and do not reinstall. It blocks ACDSee from installing.)
* Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0
* Adobe Flash Player 9.0.28
* Autosizer 1.61 Auto sizes Explorer and IE windows. Ex: Auto Maximize IE browser window.
* Damn NFO Viewer 2.10.0032 RC3
* Foxit PDF Reader (Pro) 1.0 (32-bit)
* Foxit PDF Reader (Pro) 2.0 (32-bit)
* IEIMAGE 3 IEImage 3 Shows full images of all thumbnailed pictures on a webpage in a new IE window.
* IrfanView v4.00 (The software is problem solved by de company)Now it's work
* Klipfolio 3.1
* Picasa

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Virtual PC

* eXPerience Linux 1.0 and 1.0 Beta 2
* Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows XP Professional, or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition as Host and Guest OS. Note: Virtual PC 2007 may cause BSOD on sleep on some laptop computers. Caused by VMNETSRV.SYS
* Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 - no support for Vista Guest OS
* Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 (need to install and run as Administrator, and install IIS manually)
* Parallels Workstation 2.2
* VMware Player v 1.0.3 (accept driver-warning during install / tested on Ultimate German)
* VMware Server v 1.0.1 (install/run as admin - mouse pointer doesn't point to correct locations if Font Size DPI has been resized away from the default of 96 DPI under Display preferences)
* VMware Virtual Infrastructure Client 2.0.1 (tested on Ultimate German)
* VMware Workstation 5.5.3
* VMware Workstation 6.0 Beta, Build 36983 (32/64 bit)

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Voice Recognition

* Dragon Naturally Speaking 9.5 Standard and Preferred (Free download for owners US_Only version)

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Web Development

* Bradbury TopStyle Lite 2.1 - Installs fine as user but must be run as administrator or it will crash.
* CreamSoft Pajaczek NxG 5.6.1
* Macromedia Homesite 5 - Installs fine as user but must be run as administrator or it will crash.
* Macromedia Dreamweaver 8.0.2 - Installs fine as administrator and runs under user account with no problems.

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Web Servers

* Apache HTTP Server (1.3.x, 2.0.x, 2.2.x)
* Abyss Web Server (version 2.4)
* Krasnal Serv (Apache 1.3.31 or 2.0.50, PHP, MySQL and more. Automatic installation. Everything works fine!)
* Purplenova
* WAMP Web-Developer Server Suite (Apache 2.2.23, PHP, MySQL, ASP, JSP, Perl, SSL)
* XAMMP Web-Developer Server Suite (Apache, MySQL, PHP + PEAR, Perl, mod_php, mod_perl, mod_ssl, OpenSSL, phpMyAdmin, Webalizer, Mercury Mail Transport System for Win32 and NetWare Systems v3.32, JpGraph, FileZilla FTP Server, mcrypt, eAccelerator, SQLite, and WEB-DAV + mod_auth_mysql. )

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Has problems, but they can be solved / minor unsolved

* Some of these programs may not have been tested in Windows XP compatibility mode-try it.

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Academic

* Maple 9 - Java 1.6 must be installed. Successfully installed using Windows 2000 compatibility mode. When selecting network install and choosing a location for user preferences try typing in the network path manually. Still need to test full functionally of software but so far it starts up. License must have TS_OK flag, all 9.5 and newer 9.0 licenses will have this.
* Maple 10 - Java 1.6 must be installed. Install must be in 2000 compatability mode. License must have TS_OK flag. Java maple sets theme to windows basic, classic maple works fine with aero.
* Cadence Design Suite - Application functions but has trouble accessing files directories due to Vista's file protections.

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Admin

* Advanced Security Level 5.3 -- Not all options work, must be run as administrator
* EventLog Explorer 2.1 need beta build 2.1.335 to work - download patch in support forum

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Antivirus

* Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic v7.03.00.15 -- update function must be manual started as Admin (C:/Program Files/AntiVit/preupd.exe)
* ESET Smart Security Public Beta 1 Available for Public Beta Use. Works but may cause slow bootups and shutdowns for some users.
* Spyware Terminator 1.8.3.951 -- Works but with problems. Common applications are often unrecognised. Real-Time Shield not fully functional. 'Driver Loading Error' appears. Version 1.9 promises Vista support but no date for its release has been given. See forums for latest.

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Audio

* Audition v2.0 (does not support Aero. Vista will drop to Basic Color Scheme when Audition 2 is running)
* Musicmatch - V10 - Works fine on Vista Business and Vista Ultimate. One setup was a fresh OS install with MM installed afterward. MM had to be re-installed using "recommmended settings", but after that it worked. The other install was an OS upgrade from XP Pro and MM was already on the system. MM fails trying to check for new versions online, but otherwise it works fine.
* Winamp v2.03 (in x32: config screens don't display correctly if Font Size DPI is set higher than the default setting)
* Winamp v5.32 (in x64: 5.1 Surround does not work, annoying Sonic Engine [PX.dll] message, DLL must be manually copied to progdir)

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Backup

* Second Copy v7.0.0.160 (64-bit) Progress Bar is completely black. Everything else works.
* SyncBackSE v4.1.1.0 32-bit. Minor issues with UAC and scheduling - workarounds available at their website FAQ's ( http://www.2brightsparks.com )

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Bluetooth

* BlueSoleil 2.3 VoIP Edition -- BSOD, Vista crashed at first start of program
* Motorola Bluetooth USB PC Adapter PC850 (Widcomm stack) -- Installs with many prompts, dongle works, devices connect...but upon reboot system hangs permanently after login or manifests various states of BSOD.
* Toshiba Bluetooth Stack -- lots of security prompts during installation. Couldn't get Bluetooth Stereo (A2DP) and ActiveSync over Bluetooth working.

my nokia N73 Bluetooth USB notebook Acer5580 have problem blutooth BTTray ERROR unable to start the Bluetooth stack service ,Because Bluetooth Peripheral Device not found vista can find device ,i will maintanance about , How i will maintanance it ,
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CD/DVD Authoring

* Ahead Nero 6.6.1.4 (32-bit) (installs if you ignore Vista warnings but also causes Explorer crashes when viewing directories that have video files in them, as well as file copy/move operations - the Explorer crashes (COM Surrogate failures) can be corrected by making modifications to Nero specific merit values using DirectShow Filter Manager 0.5 (freeware) but the file copy/move operations cannot - surprisingly, a better solution is to install Nero inside a Windows XP virtual machine (ie. using VMWare Server) and let Nero burn discs from within the VM using the burner residing outside the VM in Vista - suprisingly, this works perfectly)
* UltraCopy 9.5 Premium Edition -- During the files are saving to system, an error message "FM20.dll, DllRegistryServer unsuccessfull, code 0x8002801C, accessing OLE registry" is received. Click "Ignore". The setup finishes and program works perfectly.

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Compression

* WinRAR 3.62 (32-bit) - Doesn't seem to always install correctly/completely, Explorer context menus don't work and must be run as administrator (which gives a warning each time unless UAC is turned off).

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Developer Tools

* Cmenu 2.6 -- Must be installed/run as administrator
* PSPad editor v4.5.2 (32-bit) (you can download the latest BETA from the Developer Forum too)
* TortoiseSVN v1.4.1 (32-bit) (Overlay icons in explorer does not work)

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Email

* Last freeware version of Hotmail Popper
* Current version of YPops. Has issues with Yahoo verification but can work as long as it's not left resident in the System Tray.

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Financial

* ItsDeductible 2006 - Need to unregister 3 controls for it to work. Run "regsvr32 /u c:\windows\system32\comdlg32.ocx", "regsvr32 /u "C:\Program Files\ItsDeductible2006\spr32x30.ocx", and "regsvr32 /u c:\windows\system32\mscomct2.ocx" to unregister these controls.

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Firewalls / IDS's

* COMODO Firewall Pro 2.4.5.111 BETA (32-bit) -- Seems to work fine despite warnings from Vista to the contrary during installation. Setup EXE file must be run in Windows XP compatibility mode.

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Games

* Atari 80 Classic Games. Launcher and config screens have color (palette) distortion, but games run normally.
* Albatross18: Realms of Pangya (no longer blacklisted as of 3.13c but still has issues. game is choppy and there is no audio from system during game playback)
* Civilization IV (32-bit) - add "d3dx9_26.dll" to the install folder
* Flyff v1.3 (32-bit) - You need to run as admin.
* Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 - Game works fine during about 5 minutes. Then it crashes to the desktop. It's playable, if you have patience.
* LineAge II Chronicle 4 (32-bit) - Game not support DirectX 9, not start.
* Madden 07 (32-bit) - Game freezes during fieldgoals.
* Maple Story (32-bit) - GameGuard Error 360: Right-click and choose Run As Administrator.
* Microsoft Best of Entertainment Pack (32-bit) - installation will crash, but all files do install and work properly without any further problems
* Microsoft Motorcross Madness 2 - on x86, download d3drm.dll and put in the install folder. Then it runs fine.
* Max Payne v1.00 (This game sometimes cannot work/start the first level/open main menu under Windows XP and Vista. When Max Payne is loaded, the game crashes with an program error before main menu/before starting first level. But, this problem can be solved. The intro movie file of Max Payne " intro.mpg " is broken. Rename a .mpg file as " intro ", then copy it and overwrite with normal " intro.mpg ".
* Myst I : The game runs, there are sound but you have only a black screen (on Windows XP either). You need to download and install Quick Time 6.5.2 (note : Quick Time 7 or Quick Time Alternative do not work)
* NCSoft City of Heroes - game installs and updates correctly under Vista X64 with nVidia v97.34 drivers, but no cursor is displayed with the mouse
* Sid Meier's Railroads! v1.1 - Game installs and runs but will frequently crash out to the desktop without warning. It is playable if you have patience with the crashes, and save often.
* Neverend - sound stops working after you fight in your first battle (you can still read the text version of all the conversations
* Oblivion - Installation is fine, game play is smooth, but has very frequent crashes if using "alt+tab" keystroke when you return back to the game.
* Riven (the sequel to Myst) (32-bit). Install the game but don't run it. Download this file (DLL from QuickTime 2), unzip it and copy all the files in the same directory where Riven had been installed. Afterwards, apply this unofficial patch and run the Game as administrator.
* Need for Speed: Carbon (With 98/ME Compatibility mode, must change compatibility for 2 files, NFSC.exe and Need for Speed Carbon_code.exe. Still crashes now and then for some people, EA yet to release a working patch for Vista, otherwise you can delete the MOVIES folder to run it without problems & without movies :D)
* SimCity 4 w/ expansion pack - some users reported this not working at all. (Note: A graphics card with pixel shader 2.0 and 64MB or higher memory may be necessary for this to function.)
* SouthPark Super Mario v2.1 (32-bit) - You need to disable the 'shift' sticky-key
* SpaceCowboy v0.3.3.44 (32-bit) - you need to run as admin
* Star Wars: Empire at War (32-bit) - Might display SecuRom error, can be worked around in compatibility mode XP SP2.
* The moment of silence (German version) (32-bit): I found an unofficial patch here (not tested)
* Trackmania Nations (32-bit) - Tested with Vista Ultimate 32-bit with GeForce 8800 GTS - Source
o Install TrackMania Nations
o Find TrackMania Nations ESWC.exe in the TrackMania Nations folder in the Program Files folder
o Right-click TrackMania Nations ESWC.exe (not the launcher) and run as an Administrator. This will force the Star-Force drivers to install, even though they are not compatible. It will result in an error -- this is okay. You may have to end the process manually.
o Run the Star-Force driver update tool for Vista Beta testers.
o Restart your computer
o Play the game using TrackMania Nations ESWC.exe. Use the launcher to change settings.
* Ufo Aftershock, patch 1.2 (64-bit) - I had probs but fixed them as follows: installed the latest Forceware drivers and a no-dvd patch (the no-dvd in hopes it will fix the "driver signing" issue).
* WarRock - Run with XP/SP2 Compatibility Mode and administrator privilege level. (32-bit)

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Graphics/Design

* Autodesk 3D Studio Max v9.0 (64 Bit) - Run with OpenGL as DirectX has issues rendering in viewports, Must be run as administrator and DDS issue :dxdds.bmi failed to initialize. Error code 998 (To fix this set the viewport display method to 'SOFTWARE')
* Autodesk Inventor 2008
* Corel X3 -- Can be installed as anyone, must be activated (first run) as administrator
* Jasc Paint Shop Pro 6.02 -- Installs without issue; however, upon starting, an error message stating that Windows "could not write to the registry" appears twice, and then the program runs normally.
* Jasc Paint Shop Pro 9 -- Installs without issue; however, upon starting, an error messaging stating "The color scheme has been changed" and Windows has to temporarily change the color scheme to Vista Basic. PSP runs normally, and the color scheme changes back once you exit the program.

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Network, web servers, etc

* Apache 2.2.x + PHP 5.x and install with this instructions

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Other

* Evernote 1.5 Has minor mouse scroll and "Note Added" popup problems otherwise works great.
* Foxit PDF Reader v2.0 (32/64 bit) - printing under 64-bit causes immediate crash & You need to run as admin to run updates. Associate Foxit with PDF files option under Help doesn't make the association.
* MediaMax XL (32-bit) : go to the install directory and assign "run as admin" for the two .exe files. (MediManXL.exe & SreamloadService.exe)

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PDA & GPS

* Sunrise Needs latest Java and MSVCR71.DLL.

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Remote Control

* UltraVNC UAC interferes with administrator password. Causes an error message to be popped up at every startup (ignorable, but annoying).

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Screen Capture

* beepa Fraps (v2.8.3) Will not record sound when capturing video.

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Video Editing

* Subtitle Workshop v2.51 - The program exiting on video loading (some versions of directvobsub filter have compatibility issues, newest at least should work with subtitle workshop)

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Viewers

* ACD See 9 - program launches correctly, but can't recognize new user document folders structure.

Path "C:\Users\Username\Pictures" is not recognized and nothing is shown. On the other hands, folder "C:\Documents and Settings" is still listed in folders view although is not present in Vista anymore. Pictures in another folders are shown correctly, so seems there is some hard link for user folder that can't be addressed properly.
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Web Servers

* Apache Tomcat 6.0

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Heavy Problems, Currently Incompatible

NOTE: If a product you use is listed below, check with the software vendor for a newer version. In many cases, vendors will provide free update patches or low-cost upgrade options to a newer version. You may also want to look in the Works section above as a newer, working version may already be available. If you have any 16-bit DOS or 16-bit Windows applications, they will probably never work.
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Antispyware

* Spyware Doctor v4.0.0.2620 (32-bit) - Works very slowly, provides only minimal support for windows vista, new version 5.0 currently in beta stage.

* Spyware Doctor v4.0.0.2621 (32bit) - works just fine on my 3 yr old system. The minor problems it had running under Win XP did not reappear under Vista.

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Antivirus

(many of these products have newer versions which do work under Windows Vista RTM—see above for details)

* Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic v7.00.03.02 -- installs but update function does not work
* Avira AntiVir Workstation 7 -- will not install
* BitDefender 10(32-Bit) Cause serious Stability issues, blue screens of death
* Dr. Web v4.33
* ESET NOD32 v2.51 or earlier (32/64-bit) - will not install, upgrade to v2.70 or higher for Vista compatibility
* F-Secure 2007 - 32/64 Bit
* McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007 (Only VirusScan is incompatible, leads to System crash; Firewall and Security Center work fine)
* MKS_VIR 2k7 (v 08.01.2007) - after installation finds many viruses inside of \Windows\ folder, also it doesn't open the program window. And at last you cannot uninstall it...

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Audio

* MTV Music Generator. Dumps the program any time you try to do anything "memory-intensive," like load saved files or generate video.
* Philips Sound Agent 2 - Can't install, driver of device isn't compatible.
* Steinberg Cobase SX3 and Nuendo 3 - after installing and rebooting the system does not let to use the phantom USB drive, whitch causes the total fall of the program start
* Total Recorder 6.0 Some people reported severe issues with mmsys.cpl after installing

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Backup

* Farstone RestoreIT Pro 7.0
* EMC®/Dantz Retrospect® for Windows

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Bluetooth

* IVT BlueSoleil -- Installs fine, but when run causes system to crash. (BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH)

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CD/DVD Authoring

* Alcohol 120% 1.9.5 (build 3105) - Install fails with virtual drive. Error in blue screen.
* CDBurner XP (32-bit) - does not recognize CD Drive
* DVDXcopy - install fails while installing the patin coufin component.
* Nero - 6.x versions. (7.x versions works in 32 and 64 bits)
* Padus DiscJuggler Professional v4.60.1214 (64-bit) - Installs but receive ASPI error when opening program
* Slysoft AnyDVD v6.0.8.5 (64-bit) - it installs but at the end it says that it's trying to install an unsigned driver. Program won't start and it uninstalls my dvd-rom drive and my virtual drives. They won't reinstall until anydvd is uninstalled.
* Slysoft CloneDVD v2.9.0.1 (64-bit) - it installs but at the end it says that it's trying to install an unsigned driver. Program won't start and it uninstalls my dvd-rom drive and my virtual drives. They won't reinstall until Clonedvd is uninstalled.
* WinISO v5.3.0.125

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Developer Tools

* Jimi Schopp's Copy to Filename to Clipboard shell extension -- does not install (64-bit) NOTE: As a replacement, press shift and right-click on an object to bring up the 'improved' context menu with the 'Copy to Path' option on it
* Microsoft Services for UNIX 3.5 -- problems installing
* Ziff-Davis PC Magazine Utilities COA2 (Change of Address) -- installs but does not run
* Bloodshed Dev-C++ -- if you use resources files, it does not run

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Encryption

* PGP Desktop Professional 9.5 Won't Install or Run at all. Public BETA of PGP Desktop v9.6 for Vista available at http://beta.pgp.com/

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File Recovery

* Lexar Image Rescue version <= 2.0.05 - Program won't install no matter what compatibility settings are used. Lexar support is aware of it and will provide an update. As they have not been posting the most up to date versions on the web site, you will have to contact support directly.

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File System

* Paragon Mount Everything 3.5 (32-bit) -- installs, but not compatible
* Symantec Partition Magic 8.0 (will back up the partitions but not the boot record/manager - as a workaround, reinstall Vista to C:\ (this recreates the boot manager), then restore your C: Vista partition from your image)

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Financial Software

* Atrapoint MBA Toolkit Software will not work in Vista
* Starmoney 5.0 (32-bit) HBCI will work, but no Screenscrapping. Solution announced for middle of May 07

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Firewalls / IDS's

* Agnitum Outpost 4.0 (971.584 build 079 - 1007.7323 build 591) - 32/64 bit
* AVG Internet suite: firewall component doesn't install, no warnings, no error messageg. Just MIA. According to AVG due to "bugs in Vista's network"....
* Comodo Free Firewall 2.3.6
* ISS BlackICE Server Protection v3.6. - 32/64 Bit
* PC Tools Firewall Plus 1.0.0.10
* PeerGuardian 2.0 Beta 6b & 6c - 32/64 bit - Installs and seems to work but in fact doesn't because driver won't install to Vista. It's useless atm. Old Windows 98/ME version works but it only blocks TCP connections. There are other methods to block the blocklisted ports without PG2, just google for it.
* Sunbelt Kerio Personal Firewall - 4.3.268
* WatchGuard System Monitor 8.3 (Policy Manager won't start because installer can't create folders under Documents and Settings, which are required for firewall config files - as a work around, install Windows XP in a virtual machine in Vista and run WSM inside that to give yourself the same effect)
* Webroot Desktop Firewall 1.3
* Zone Labs ZoneAlarm - Only version 7.1.013.000 beta for 32bit works atm

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FTP

* WS FTP 2007 Home - Fails on Install - Will not install.
* WS-FTP 7 Professional - Will install but fails to start

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Games

* Ankh (32-bit) : The game cannot start. Focus works on a patch. See this site
* Area 51 (2005) Setupproblems because of Starforce protection.
* City Life (32-bit) - possibly due to Starforce protection (used D2D and still does not work possible fix on the way.)
* Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood Setup fails to launch or takes a while.
* Dawn of War: Dark Crusade (32-bit) - Missing Spooge File (directx) unable to load game.
* The wads for Doom in "Doomworld -- The Top 100 WADs Of All Time" played with Doomsday 3D Engine 1.9.0 Beta IV --- a lot of wads that was tried and could be played under XP cannot start with Doomsday. An error message about segmentation appears, or when the special episode of wad is selected, an error message about loading levels or graphic-sound etc add-ons appears. The game crashes.
* Gametap -- Doesn't run in Vista. Gametap is working on an update.
* HomeWorld 2(32bit) -- Doesnt work at all, when you start it, the game crashes to desktop immediately, no error messages.
o Works fine on my rig (AMD Athlon X2 4200+, GeForce 7600GT) on Vista 64-bit with no problems.

note from user googling vista fix's: If you have NVidia Drivers,
download your latest drivers for your VidCard, make sure the OS has vista selected when downloading,and HW2 works smoothly.....Still having random crashes with mods tho... =(

* Knight Online v1.453 (32-bit) -- Doesnt accept compatibility mode, Displays diag about invalid OS installed.
* Medal Of Honor: Allied Assault Ver1.1 on 64-bit Ultimate. Installs fine although, crashes at game launch
* Multi Theft Auto (MTA) v1.1 (32-bit) -- Crashes no matter what you do
* Midnight Club II - Runs, but then crashes to desktop on load.
* Railroad Tycoon 3 with v1.05 patch and Coast to Coast Expansion - crashes as soon as the main menu loads with no explanation. I've tried all compatibility modes with no success; I've tried RT3's batch files that load its safe modes/windowed/no sound modes without success. Intro video plays but that's it. On Vista 64-bit, AMD Athlon X2 4200+, GeForce 7600GT.
* Second Life (32-bit) -- Doesnt recognize video card, attempts to start anyway & fails. Depends on video card, works fine with GeForce 7600GT. Works with GeForce 8800 GTS/Geforce FX 5200 (with nvidia drivers)
* Supreme Commander (32-bit): game has serious Frame Rate issues, I have a good rig and on LOWEST settings the framerate is 10 and drops to 3 most of the time
* Silkroad Online (32-bit) -- Does not work.
* SpellForce 2 (64-bit) -- Does not work. Can not be patched.
* Storm Angel (the game crashes in a few seconds after started)
* The Moment of silence (french). This game uses an old version of starforce protection, currently incompatible with Windows Vista. House of Tales should release an update.
* Trackmania Nations -- the game never starts or sometimes starts too lately as we cannot wait/be patient. The game seems to be unable to detect the video card on one system tested (nVidia 7600GS, Vista Business 32-bit).
o Workaround -- see Has problems, but they can be solved / minor unsolved section
* Fahrenheit - The installer starts but keeps saying that installation has been cancelled. The game itself does work if previously installed under XP and run from Vista.
* Sacred(Any Edition)(32-bit) - Installs fine, but when you go to play the game it crashes and says it cant run in a x64 or server environment. No news on if there will be a fix for it.
* Rise of Nations (the first game) - Its able to install but not to run , i have everytime the problem with Securom and no original disc can be found (With 3 different originaldiscs), i havent find a way to run , no cracks and and and , correct me if im wrong
o Works great on my rig (AMD Athlon X2 4200+, GeForce 7600GT) on Vista 64-bit. Minor flickering icons in Conquer the World campaign, but doesn't affect gameplay, and probably an artifact of my video card, not the OS.

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Graphics/Design

* ACDSee Pro v9.0b55 - NOT compatible
* Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X - Not Compatible
* Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo IX - Not Compatible
* Autodesk Inventor Professional 9, 10, 11 - Not Compatible
* Autodesk Inventor Series 9, 10, 11 - Not Compatible
* AutoCAD 2006, or earlier - Not Compatible
* Macromedia Director MX 2004 - Can't drag and drop or copy and paste cast members onto the stage. In some cases projects won't open.
* MangaStudio EX 3.0 - Not Compatible (has constant missing strokes when you try to draw with it)
* MediaFACE 5 Labeling Software by Neato - Not Compatible
* Microsoft Picture It! 2001
* Microsoft Picture It! 2002

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Media Players

* RealNetworks/Listen.com Rhapsody 2.1 Build 0.243 -- Windows automatically blocks this program from being launched; does not work in compatibility mode. Disabling UAC is the only way to get the rhapsody.exe executable to launch.

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Mobile / Cell Phone / Handi

* Sony Ericsson PC Suite - better use MyPhoneExplorer from www.fjsoft.at/en/

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Password Managers

* Norton Password Manager 2004 Won't install

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PDA Synchronization

* DataViz Documents To Go 9 and earlier. Program installs and successfully syncs with PDA but Windows client crashes when opened. DataViz is aware of the problem.
* Microsoft ActiveSync (any version) - ActiveSync is deprecated; use Windows Mobile Device Center instead. WMDC replaces ActiveSync.
* Motorola Q from Verizon Wireless with WMDC does not work, is not supported by Verizon either.
* TI InterActive! Does not install.

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Remote Control

* RealVNC 4.2.8 Enterprise Edition (doesn't accept connections - some say you can circumvent these problems by not installing it as a service, then configuring it as admin and running user-mode as admin, which unfortunately means no service versions - also, you have to make exceptions for vnc in the firewall and windows defender - that said, results are sporadic at best)

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System Applications

* Adobe Acrobat Elements 7.0 (PDF writer) and earlier - Installs but has an error when trying to print. Adobe claims they will have a fix mid-2007 with version 8.x.

* BestCrypt v7.20.2 - Does not work, update will be available soon

* DriveCrypt Standard v4.40 - Does not work, update will be available soon

* Intel(R) Processor ID Utility - an error message that tells "this program doesn't support Vista" is received at the beginning of setup. There is a link at the error message to download Bootable Intel(R) Processor ID Utility, but after entering this link, an error page written "Page Not Found" appears.

* Macecraft jv16 PowerTools 2006 v1.5.2.350 (Installs under Vista x64 but crashes when you try to run it)

* MDFolder v1.1 - Context menu entry does not show up

* Mmm+ v2.02 - Works fine till any menu in any program is clicked. That program crashes.

* System Mechanic 7.0 / PRO 7.0 - before the main setup (after detecting Internet connection), an error message that tells "7.0 is not supported Vista, 7.1 or later is required" is received. But, SM 7.1 has not been produced yet. -- this error message can be fixed by selecting "Windows XP Service Pack 2" at compability list of SM's main setup file. but before the main setup starts, an error message "Failure Code: 323-A. An unexcepted error was encountered while initializing SM PRO." appears. Iolo's website said once Windows Vista is released to the public then the products will update to Vista compatible products.

* Cakewalk Kinetic 2 - No support for Windows Vista as of yet. No plans for the future.

* M-Audio FastTrack - M-Audio has been keeping pace with changes to the Windows Operating System since the release of Windows 95 nearly 12 years ago. We are very excited about the opportunity to offer continued support to our Windows customers as the Windows Pro Audio community begins the gradual transition to the Vista era. Over the past year, we have worked directly with Microsoft’s Vista team to prepare for this release.

Currently, M-Audio does not offer Vista drivers or Vista software updates (beta or otherwise). As soon as Vista drivers or updates for any product are available, this FAQ and other portions of our Web site will be immediately updated to reflect this. Due to the nature of software and driver development, we are not able to provide exact dates or timeframes for when specific drivers will become available—but please rest assured that supporting Vista is a top priority for us.

As Vista drivers become available they will be posted to our Drivers page. If a driver is offered during the beta (pre-release) phase of its development, you will need to click the “Show Beta Drivers” option on the Drivers page in order to view and download that particular driver.

We thank you for your patience during this exciting period of change in the Windows community.

* M-Audio Sessions - M-Audio has been keeping pace with changes to the Windows Operating System since the release of Windows 95 nearly 12 years ago. We are very excited about the opportunity to offer continued support to our Windows customers as the Windows Pro Audio community begins the gradual transition to the Vista era. Over the past year, we have worked directly with Microsoft’s Vista team to prepare for this release.

Currently, M-Audio does not offer Vista drivers or Vista software updates (beta or otherwise). As soon as Vista drivers or updates for any product are available, this FAQ and other portions of our Web site will be immediately updated to reflect this. Due to the nature of software and driver development, we are not able to provide exact dates or timeframes for when specific drivers will become available—but please rest assured that supporting Vista is a top priority for us.

As Vista drivers become available they will be posted to our Drivers page. If a driver is offered during the beta (pre-release) phase of its development, you will need to click the “Show Beta Drivers” option on the Drivers page in order to view and download that particular driver.

We thank you for your patience during this exciting period of change in the Windows community.

* Pro Tools - Pro Tools for Vista Coming Soon

Digidesign is committed to providing the best customer experience with its products and the latest computer platforms. We have been working closely together with Microsoft to bring the entire Pro Tools® product line — Pro Tools HD, Pro Tools LE™, Pro Tools M-Powered™, and Pro Tools Academic — to Microsoft’s new operating system, Windows Vista, and will provide more information on the availability of compatible versions as soon as it becomes available.

Because Pro Tools software will not function with Windows Vista at this time, please wait to upgrade to Vista if you’re using Pro Tools on Windows. Stay tuned — all the power of Pro Tools paired with the benefits of Windows Vista is coming soon.
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Voice Recognition

* Dragon Naturally Speaking 9

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Video

* Adobe Encore DVD 2.0 After installation, it's nowhere. Infact, not installed. But during installation, everything's fine... strange.
* Adobe Premiere 7.0
* Pinnacle Studio 10 - Pinnacle will upgrade it for Vista in March 2007
* Pinnacle Studio 9.4 - Installs but the program freezes. Windows permanently blocks a service that attempts to access a wrong memory area, keeps popping up continously.

Uninstaller does not work from Control Panel (get unrecognized OS message) and the only way to uninstall it is running it from the CD in XP compatibility mode.

* ULead Media Studio Pro 7.0 (installs, but Video Editor (the core application) crashes on startup)
* ULead Video Studio 9 (installation crashes when installing additional codecs/tools, Video Studio crashes on startup, uninstall fails)
* Zoom Player 5.0

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Word Processors

* Adobe Framemaker 7.x and below - Adobe claims it is completely incompatible and that they will be introducing a new product soon

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