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howie1
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howie1

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Vista RC1 Compatible Software

I thought this may be a good place to post a list of software that I use that I've found to be 100% compatible with Windows Vista RC1. I posted here rather than the Microsoft Forum as this concerns the software itself, rather than the OS... Please post others that you've found to be 100% (or as close to 100% as possible) compatible with RC1. Please include version and build number, if applicable and any minor issues experienced.

01. Jasc Paint Shop Pro 9.0.1
02. Winamp 5.25 Build 868 Beta
03. Audacity 1.24
04. AnyDVD 6.0.6.1, 6.0.6.3
05. CloneDVD 2.9.0.1
06. Ashampoo Burning Studio 6
07. Snagit 8.10
08. WinRAR 3.61
09. Microsoft Office Professional 2003
10. TrendMicro PC-cillin Internet Security 14 Beta
11. Belarc 7.2a (Except CIS Score)
12. Adobe Acrobat Professional 7.0.8
13. QuickTime 7.1.3 (Disables "Aero Glass" when opening QT preferences.)
14. Mailwasher Pro 5.3

lilhurricane
Crunchin' For Cures
Numquam oblita
join:2003-01-11
Purple Zone

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lilhurricane

Numquam oblita

With all the questions around it lately, this is a welcomed and timely post, Howie.

Thank you

howie1
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join:2003-04-08
Antarctica

howie1

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Welcome...
I'll post any others I find, too...

dadkins
Can you do Blu?
MVM
join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA

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SlimBrowser
»www.flashpeak.com/sbrowser/

Add Full Unicode Support on WinNT-based systems (NT/2k/XP/2003/Vista)
»www.flashpeak.com/sbrows ··· snew.htm

Havent tried it myself...

psicop
More human than human
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join:2005-12-21
Australia

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Other AVs working fine are: Avast and NOD32. From Microsoft forums:

»forums.microsoft.com/Tec ··· iteID=17

howie1
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join:2003-04-08
Antarctica

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Four more:

1. UltraISO 8.0
2. Poikosoft Easy CDDA Extractor 10.0
3. ImgBurn 2.1.0.0
4. WinZip Pro 10.0 (6698)

BBR_InsUW
WT or CoH thats my Game

join:2000-04-22
La Mesa, CA

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Opera 9.02 Rocking away on RC1

howie1
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Kind of off-topic, but I love the new look Vista gives to your Office 2003 applications...

Candle4
Lost Soul
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Henning, MN

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Academic
MathWorks MatLab 2006a (32 Bit)
AntiSpyware
Ad Muncher v4.7 Beta (32 Bit)
Ad Muncher v4.7 (Build 23669/1320) Beta (32 Bit)
Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Personal v1.06r1 (32 Bit and 64 Bit)
Rogers Yahoo! Antispy (32 Bit)
Spybot S&D v1.4 (32 Bit and 64 Bit) [NOTE: On 64 Bit, at least, immunize function causes the progress bar to enter an infinite animation loop!]
Spyware Doctor v3.2 (32 Bit)
SpywareBlaster 3.4 (32 Bit)
SuperAdsBlocker v2 (32 Bit)
AntiVirus
avast! v4.7.827 Home Edition (32 Bit)
avast! v4.7.844 Home Edition and Professional Edition (32 Bit and 64 Bit)
AVG Free Edition v7.1.394 (32 Bit) [NOTE: download and install Microsoft's compatibility update first, either from this link or through Windows Update.]
AVG Professional Edition v7.1.384 (32 Bit)
ClamWin v0.87.1 (32 Bit and 64 Bit)
Command Antivirus v4.92.91 (32 Bit)
Eset NOD32 v2.50.16 (32 Bit)
Eset NOD32 v2.51.8 (32 Bit and 64 Bit) [NOTE: Control Center doesn't work in account with administrator privileges (UAPs fault?), works fine with built-in Administrator account.]
eTrust EZ Antivirus Corporate v7.0.139 (32 Bit)
eTrust EZ Antivirus v7.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: You can get 1 year free from eTrust.]
F-Prot AntiVirus v3.16c (32 Bit)
Kaspersky Anti-Virus v6.0.300 [Personal] (32 Bit)
Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security v14.55.1003 (32 Bit and 64 Bit) [NOTE: For 64 Bit, make sure you follow the x64-specific directions on the download site.]
VirusChaser v5 (32 Bit)
Backups
DriveImage v7 (32 Bit)
Ghost v9 (32 Bit)
CD/DVD Authoring
AnyDVD v5.3.2.1 (32 Bit)
AnyDVD v5.9.4.1 (32 Bit)
AnyDVD v5.9.6.3 (32 Bit)
AnyDVD v6.0.0.4 (32 Bit)
Ashampoo Burning Studio v5.51 (32 Bit)
CloneDVD v2.8.4.1 (32 Bit)
CloneDVD v3.6.0.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: All works, but the box of Audio and subtitle selection don't show the content of DVD!]
Daemon Tools v3.33 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Works perfectly.]
Daemon Tools v4.0.3 (32 Bit) [NOTE: New version runs perfectly.]
DVD Decrypter v3.5.4.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Displays error on close, but burns no problem.]
DVD Shrink 3.2 (32 Bit)
Frog ASPI v0.29.4 (32 Bit)
ImgBurn v1.3.0.0 (32 Bit)
InterVideo DVDCopy v3 (32 Bit)
Gamejack v4.0.0.590 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Two virtual drives included.]
Gamejack v5.0.3.3 (32 Bit) [NOTE: One virtual drive included.]
Nero Burning ROM v5.5.10.5 (OEM) (32 Bit)
Nero Burning ROM/Ultra Edition v6.6.0.14 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Nero Express crashes, but Nero Burning ROM works perfectly fine.]
Nero Burning ROM/Ultra Edition v6.6.0.16 (32 Bit)
Nero Burning ROM/Ultra Edition + OEM v6.6.0.80 (32 Bit)
Nero Burning ROM/Ultra Edition v6.6.1.4 (32 Bit)
Nero Vision Express v3.1.0.08 (32 Bit)
PowerISO v3.2 (32 Bit)
Roxio Easy Media Creator v7.5.0.47] (32 Bit)
Sonic DVDit Pro v6.0 (32 Bit)
StarPort v2.6.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Includes working virtual CD/DVD drive!]
UltraISO v7.6.5.1269 (32 Bit)
Virtual CloneDrive v5.1.3.1 (32 Bit)
Virtual CloneDrive v5.1.4.5 (32 Bit)
Compression
7-Zip v4.42 (32 Bit)
Power Archiver v9.25 (32 Bit)
WinAce v2.6 (32 Bit)
WinRAR v3.42 (32 Bit)
WinRAR v3.5x (32 Bit)
WinRAR v3.51 (64 Bit)
WinRAR v3.60 Beta 4 (32 Bit and 64 Bit)
WinRAR v3.60 Beta 5 (32 Bit)
WinRAR v3.60 Beta 6 (32 Bit)
WinRAR v3.60 Beta 7 (32 Bit)
WinRAR v3.60 Beta 8 (32 Bit)
WinZip v9.0 (32 Bit)
WinZip v10.0 (32 Bit)
ZipGenius v6.0.2.1041 (32 Bit)
Defragmenting
Diskeeper v10.0.598.0 (32 Bit)
O&O Defrag v8 Pro - Build 1341 (32 Bit)
Developer Tools
Bradbury TopStyle v3 (32 Bit)
Google Sketchup v5.0.295 Beta (32 Bit)
IDA Pro Standard v4.7 (32 Bit)
Macromedia Coldfusion MX v7 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Not very well tested, but appears to work.]
Macromedia Contribute v3 (32 Bit)
Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 (32 Bit)
Macromedia Dreamweaver v8 (32 Bit)
Macromedia Extension Manager v1.7.240 (32 Bit)
Macromedia Fireworks 2004 (32 Bit)
Macromedia Fireworks v8 (32 Bit)
Macromedia Flash Professional MX 2004 (32 Bit)
Macromedia Flash v8 (32 Bit)
Macromedia Flash v8 Video Encoder (32 Bit)
Macromedia FlashPaper v2 (32 Bit)
Macromedia HomeSite+ v5.5 (32 Bit)
Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Needs FrontPage Server Extensions 2000/2002 which are available from Microsoft's web site.]
Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition (32 bit) [NOTE: No COM support for DirectX 8 and DirectX 7 type libraries.]
Microsoft Xbox SDK Build #5849 (32 Bit)
SharpDevelop (a.k.a. #Develop) v2.0.0.1591 (32 Bit)
Ultra-Edit v?.? (32 Bit) [NOTE: May give an error on first run, but otherwise works perfectly.]
Emulators
1964 v0.9.9 (32 Bit)
ePSXe v1.6.0 (32 Bit)
FCEU v0.98.13-pre (32 Bit)
MAME v0104 - Windows Command Line Version (32 Bit)
MagicEngine v1.0.0 PR10 (32 Bit)
Project64 v1.6 (32 Bit)
RockNES v4.03 (32 Bit)
RockNES X v2.0f (32 Bit)
ScummVM v0.8.2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Turns off Aero Glass.]
ScummVM v0.9.0pre (32 Bit)
Stella v1.4.2 (32 Bit)
Virtual Boy Advance (32 Bit) [NOTE: Turns off Aero Glass.]
Z26 v2.1.3 (32 Bit)
zSNESW v1.43pre {May 14, 2006} (32 Bit)
WinKawaks v1.55 (32 Bit)
WinUAE v0.8.23 (32 Bit)
WinUAE v1.2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Works for 99% of people, the rest can get it working with the -norawinput command line option.]
File Sharing
ABC (Yet Another Bittorrent Client) v3.1 (32 Bit)
Ares Galaxy v1.8.1 (32 Bit)
Ares Galaxy v1.9.1 (32 Bit)
Azureus v2.3.0.4 + JRE v5.0 (32 Bit) {Java}
Azureus v2.3.0.6 + JRE v5.0 (32 Bit) {Java} [NOTE: Crashes sometimes (Java reports errors) causing Aero Glass to become disabled, but re-enables on program close.]
Azureus v2.4.0.2 + JRE v6.0 (32 Bit) {Java} [NOTE: Works fine and Aero stays on.]
Bear Share v5.x.x (32 Bit)
Bitcomet v0.57 (32 Bit)
Bitcomet v0.62 (32 Bit and 64 Bit)
Bitcomet v0.68 (32 Bit)
Bitcomet v0.70 (32 Bit)
BitSpirit v3.1.0.0777 (32 Bit)
BitTornado v0.3.7 (32 Bit)
BitTorrent v4.0.4 (32 Bit)
Burst! v3.1.0b (32 Bit)
DC++ v0.674 (32 Bit)
eMule v0.45b (32 Bit)
eMule v0.47a (32 Bit)
Exeem v0.27 Beta (32 Bit)
Frostwire v4.10.9 Beta (32 Bit) [NOTE: Requires Java Runtime Environment v6 Beta to work.]
Kazaa Lite Revolution v2.6.0 (32 Bit)
LimeWire Pro v4.9.7 (32 Bit) {Java}
LimeWire Pro v4.10.9 (32 Bit) {Java}
Limewire Pro v4.11.2 (32 Bit) {Java}
Limewire Pro v4.12.x (32 Bit) {Java}
NewsBin Pro v5.0 Beta - September 2005 (32 Bit)
Shareaza v2.1.0.0 (32 Bit)
Soulseek v156c (32 Bit)
Soulseek v157 test 8 (32 Bit)
µTorrent v1.5 Build 437 (32 Bit)
µTorrent v1.6 Build 473 (32 Bit)
Firewalls/IDSs
Look 'n' Stop 2.05p2 - Build 5112,5219 (32 Bit)
PeerGuardian v2.0 Beta 6b (32 Bit) [NOTE: Windows Defender stops it from blocking.]
Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security v14.55.1003 (32 Bit and 64 Bit) [NOTE: For 64 Bit, make sure you follow the x64-specific directions on the download site.]
FTP
AceFTP Pro v3.72.0 (32 Bit)
Blackmoon FTP Server v3.1 (32 Bit)
FileZilla v2.2.14b (32 Bit)
FileZilla v2.2.24b (32 Bit)
FileZilla v2.2.25 (32 Bit)
FlashFXP v3.1.7 Build 1060 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Will give errors when downloading a file, but just hit continue application.]
FlashFXP v3.2.0 Build 1080 (32 Bit)
FTPRush v1.0 UNICODE (32 Bit)
GetRight Pro v6.0 (32 Bit)
SmartFTP v1.5 (32 Bit)
SmartFTP v2.0.996 (32 Bit)
TurboFTP v4.50 Build 420 (32 Bit)
WS_FTP Professional v9 (32 Bit)
Games
Punkbuster Client vX.X (32 Bit) [NOTE: Games which use Punkbuster must be run with elevated priveleges in order to avoid PB kicking you automatically. To do this, edit the shortcut for a game that uses PunkBuster, and under the compatablity tab, check "Run as Administrator". To help any other users, please denote any games that use PunkBuster with a "{PB}". {Source for Punkbuster Fix}
Age of Empires III (32 Bit)
Alien vs. Predator 2 (32 Bit)
Battlefield 1942 (32 Bit) {PB}
Battlefield 2 (32 Bit) {PB}
Black and White (32 Bit)
Black and White: Creature Isle (32 Bit)
Black and White 2 (32 Bit)
Blazing Angels : Squadrons of WWII (32 Bit)
Call of Duty v1.5 (32 Bit) {PB} [NOTE: The sky is NOT getting updated correctly.]
Civilization IV (32 Bit)
Colin McRae Rally v2.0 (32 Bit)
Comanche 4 (32 Bit)
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun (32 bit)
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun - Firestorm (32 bit)
Command & Conquer Red Alert 2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Vista will say it doesn't work and the taskmanager too but give it some time, it will work]
Command & Conquer: Generals (32 Bit) [NOTE: Works stand-alone, but does not work with online play as the patch does not complete successfully. Seems Vista can't properly rename the Generals file 'english.big'. As a result, it fails when try and play an online game saying not current version of the game. To workaround this, try taking the resulting Generals files from a patched installation under Windows XP.]
Command & Conquer: Generals - Zero Hour (32 Bit) [NOTE: See the previous comments under the original version.]
Counter-Strike v1.x (32 Bit)
Counter-Strike Source (32 Bit)
Crazy Taxi 3 (32 Bit)
Dark Age of Camelot (Darkness Rising client) v1.83 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Must be run in "Windows XP" compatibility mode.]
Dark Age of Camelot (Darkness Rising client) v1.84 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Must be run in "Windows XP" compatibility mode.]
Dawn of War (32 Bit)
Devastation v381 - European Version (32 Bit)
Discworld Noir (32 Bit)
Dismount - Latest Versions of All Games (32 Bit)
DOOM 3 v1.3 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Have experienced some flickering in gameplay.]
Dungeons and Dragons Online (32 Bit) [NOTE: Needs Administrator rights for updates.]
Elder Scrolls IV, The: Oblivion v1.1 Beta Patch (32 Bit on 32 Bit & 64 Bit OS) [NOTE: Conflicting reports as works fine for some, but the InstallShield setup crashes for another and requires the DX9 workaround for yet another!]
Enter The Matrix (32 Bit)
Eve-Online (32 Bit) [NOTE: See this Eve-Online Forums post.]
EverQuest 2 (32 Bit)
Football Manager 2006 (32 Bit)
GTA: San Andreas (32 Bit)
Guild Wars (32 Bit)
Half-Life (32 Bit)
Half-Life 2 (32 Bit)
Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb v1.01 (32 Bit)
Lego Star Wars (32 Bit)
Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude - Uncut (32 Bit)
Lineage II (32 Bit)
Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle Earth (32 Bit)
Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle Earth II - Regular CD Edition (32 Bit)
Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle Earth II - Collector's DVD Edition (32 Bit)
Medal of Honor Pacific Assault Spanish (32 Bit)
Mechwarrior 3 (32 Bit)
Myst V: End Of Ages (32 Bit)
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2 (32 Bit)
Need for Speed Most Wanted (32 Bit) [NOTE: Gameplay may be a little laggy compared to XP.]
Need for Speed Underground (32 Bit) [NOTE: Game & tracks seem to load faster than in XP.]
Need for Speed Underground 2 (32 Bit)
Neverwinter Nights (32 Bit) [NOTE: Reduced framerate and the aurora module builder does not work.]
Omikron: The Nomad Soul (32 Bit)
Painkiller (32 Bit)
Planescape Torment v1.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Sometimes the characters go invisible, but the game still plays fine.]
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (32 Bit)
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (32 Bit)
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones (32 Bit)
Pro Evolution Soccer 5 (32 Bit)
Psychonauts (32 Bit)
Quake III: Arena (32 Bit)
Quake 4 (32 Bit)
Regiment, The (32 Bit)
Return To Castle Wolfenstein (32 Bit) {PB} [NOTE: Single player works fine, but PB kicks because of "Unknown Windows API" all the time when playing on the server. Additionally, the PB fix doesn't seem to work.]
Rogue Trooper (32 Bit)
Sherlock Holmes: The Case Of The Silver Earring (32 Bit)
SimCity 4 Deluxe (32 Bit)
Sims 2, The + its Expansion Packs (32 Bit) [NOTE: Some graphic settings unavailable.]
Starcraft (32 Bit) [NOTE: Single player works fine, but multiplayer reports problems with UDP ports.]
Star Trek: Armada II (32 Bit)
Star Wars Battlefront (32 Bit) [NOTE: Not surprising since it's based on Unreal 2003.]
Star Wars Galaxies (32 Bit)
Steam Engine v1.48.0.0 - All Games (32 Bit) [NOTE: Steam insists that it runs as Administrator and there is no way of turning this off.]
Stepmania v3.9 (32 Bit)
Still Life (32 Bit) [NOTE: Requires the StarForce Vista drivers from here.]
Terminator 3: The War of the Machines (32 Bit)
Tron v2.0 (32 Bit)
Tomb Raider: Legend (32 Bit) [NOTE: Invisible geometry using antialiasing on NVIDIA GPU. ATI not tested.]
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater: American Wasteland (32 Bit)
Total Annihilation (32 Bit)
Unreal v226 (32 Bit)
Unreal Tournament (32 Bit) {PB} [NOTE: Multiplayer not tested.]
Unreal Tournament 2004 (32 Bit) {PB} [NOTE: Will not save your username for online gaming, so need to re-enter it every time.]
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines v1.0 (32 Bit)
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines v1.2 Official Update (32 Bit)
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines v2.4 Unofficial Update (32 Bit)
Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne v1.20e (32 Bit)
Winning Eleven v8 (32 Bit)
World Of Warcraft v1.930+ (32 Bit)
Graphics
Abby FineReader v8 Professional (32 Bit)
Adobe InDesign CS2 (32 Bit)
Adobe Illustrator CS2 v8.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Was dual booting with XP and, for some reason, had to install on a different partition.]
Adobe Photoshop CS v8.0 (32 Bit and 64 Bit)
Adobe Photoshop CS2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Does NOT work for domain accounts.]
Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006 (32 Bit) [NOTE: A few minor graphical glitches in the interface such as when moving toolbars around, a split second double image of the toolbar appears.]
Corel Draw v12 (32 Bit)
Corel Paint Shop Pro v10.0x (32 Bit)
Curious Labs Poser v5 (32 Bit)
IrfanView v3.98 (32 Bit)
IMatch v3.5.0.18 (32 Bit)
Jasc Paint Shop Pro v9 (32 Bit)
Microsoft Digital Image Suite 2006 (32 Bit)
Microsoft Expressions "Acrylic" October CTP (32 Bit)
Paint.NET v2.63 (32 Bit)
Paint.NET v2.64 (32 Bit on 64 Bit OS)
PhotoImpression 4 (32 Bit)
Ulead PhotoImpact v10 (64 Bit)
Ulead PhotoImpact XL (64 Bit)
Media
AlbumPlayer v4.0f (32 Bit)
AlbumPlayer v4.4 (32 Bit)
AudioNUT v1.9.8 (32 Bit)
[GENERAL NOTE: For CD Art Display RC4, some features not working such as fade in effect/Winamp plugin.]

CD Art Display RC4 Build 212 (32 Bit)
CD Art Display RC4 Build 333 (32 Bit)
CD Art Display RC4 Build 365 (32 Bit)
CD Art Display RC4 Build 373 (32 Bit)
CD Art Display RC4 Build 375 (32 Bit)
CD Art Display RC4 Build 379 (32 Bit)
CD Art Display RC4 Build 382 (32 Bit)
CD Art Display RC4 Build 383 (32 Bit)
CD Art Display RC4 Build 384 (32 Bit)
CD Art Display RC4 Build 398 (32 Bit)
Creative Media Source v1.01.53 (32 Bit)
DivX v6.0 (32 Bit)
DivX Converter v6.1 (32 Bit)
DivX Player v6.2 (32 Bit)
Fruity Loops Studio v6 (32 Bit)
FLV Player v1.3.3 (32 Bit)
Foobar2000 v0.8.3 (32 Bit)
Foobar2000 v0.9 B13 (32 Bit)
Gordian Knot Codec Pack v1-9 (32 Bit)
Intervideo WinDVD v7 Preview 3 (32 bit)
Intervideo WinDVD v7 Build 27.191 (64 Bit)
iTunes v4.9.17 (32 Bit)
iTunes v5.0.1 (32 Bit)
iTunes v6.0.4 (32 Bit on 64 Bit OS) [NOTE: DCE is disabled while in use (i.e. turns off glass).]
iTunes v6.0.4.2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Glass can be disabled.]
J River Media Center v10 (32 Bit)
JetAudio 6.2.6.8330 Plus VX (32 Bit) [NOTE: Plays almost all types of audio and video without lag and without turning off DWM.]
Last.fm Player (32 Bit) [NOTE: Changing the settings to "Use External Media Player" seems to improve performance]
Media Player Classic v6.4.8.4 (32 Bit)
MediaMonkey v2+ (32 Bit)
Musicmatch Jukebox v10.00.4033 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Has problems starting the proccess for newer version lookup.]
Mplayer (32 Bit)
Nero ShowTime (32 Bit)
nVidia nDVD Platinum v1.x (32 Bit) [NOTE: Includes PureVideo and nStantMedia.]
PowerDVD Deluxe v6.00.1102 (32 Bit)
PowerDVD Deluxe v7.00.1115 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Disables visual themes and intermittent crashes here n' there.]
Premiere Pro v1.5 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Run Setup.exe in "Windows XP" compatibility mode.]
QuickTime v6 (32 Bit) [NOTE: DWM disabled while in use.]
QuickTime v7.0.3 (32 Bit)
QuickTime v7.0.4 (32 Bit on 64 Bit OS) [NOTE: DCE is disabled while in use (i.e. turns off glass).]
QuickTime v7.1 (32 Bit)
Riva Encoder v2.0 (32 Bit)
Songbird v0.1.1b (32 Bit) [NOTE: May freeze when adding files to the library at first, normal functionality thereafter.]
Songbird not-yet-ready-to-be-called-v0.2 (Nightly Build 2006.06.30) (32 Bit) [NOTE: Needs to be run in "Windows XP Service Pack 2" compatibility mode.]
Steinberg MyMP3Pro v5 (32 Bit)
TVTool v9.6 (32 Bit)
Twonkyvision UPnP Music Server (32 Bit)
Viralsound Engine Winamp Plugin v0.98 (32 Bit)
VLC Media Player - All Versions (32 Bit and 64 Bit)
Winamp v5.094 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Graphical errors with modern skins.]
Winamp v5.22 (32 Bit)
Winamp v5.23 (32 Bit)
Winamp v5.24 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Graphical errors with modern skins such as when you drag down the playlist window, it's a black square until you stop dragging it. Could be related to poor ATI beta drivers though.]
Zoom Player v4.50 (32 Bit)
Messaging
AIM v5.0.2829 (32 Bit) [NOTE: It will say that it's not compatible, but just click continue & will work fine.]
AIM v5.5 (32 Bit) [NOTE: It will say that it's not compatible, but just click continue & will work fine.]
AIM v5.5.3595 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Works for the most part except for sound!]
AIM v5.5.3595 (32 Bit on 64 Bit OS) [NOTE: Works for the most part except for sound!]
AIM Triton v1.2.71.1 with AIM Ad Hack v5.1 Beta 2 (64 Bit)
AMSN v0.94 (32 Bit)
Gadu-Gadu - All Versions (32 Bit)
Gaim v1.5.0 (32 Bit)
Gaim v2.0.0 Beta (32 Bit)
Google Talk v1.0.0.92 Beta (32 Bit)
HydraIRC v0.3.151 (32 Bit)
ICQ v5.0 (32 Bit)
MiniAIM v0.3 Beta 3 "Fixed" (32 Bit)
mIRC v6.03 (32 Bit)
mIRC v6.16 (32 Bit)
mIRC v6.17 (32 Bit)
[GENERAL NOTE: For MSN Messenger v7.x, keep your taskbar visible to disable lag when typing.]

MSN Messenger v7.0.0816 (32 Bit)
MSN Messenger v7.5.0311 (32 Bit)
MSN Messenger v7.5.0324 (32 Bit on 64 Bit OS)
MSN Messenger Add-On: Messenger Plus! v3.62.146 (32 Bit)
NewsRover v.11.3 (32 Bit)
PSI v0.10-CVS-pedrito - 2005/03/13 (32 Bit)
Skype v2.0.0.63 Beta (32 Bit)
Skype v2.0.0.107 (64 Bit)
Skype v2.5.0.113 (64 Bit)
TeamSpeak 2 Client (RC2) v2.0.32.60 (32 Bit)
TeamSpeak 2 Server (RC2) v2.0.20.1 (32 Bit)
Techsmith Camtasia v2.0.5 (32 Bit)
Trillian Basic/Pro v3.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: MSN connection may have problems and temporarily disables glass effects. Connection profiles may also end up deleted and the settings reset.]
Ventrilo v2.3.0 (32 Bit and 64 Bit)
Ventrilo v2.3.2 Beta 3 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Opening System Sound Control Panels from Setup doesn't work.]
WannaChat Build 060330 (32 Bit)
Windows Live Messenger v8.0.0792.00 (32 Bit) [NOTE: All versions of Messenger may not be able to sign in on your machine. This only appears to inflict a small number of machines and there is no known remedy.]
Windows Live Messenger Add-On: Messenger Plus! Live v4.00.234 (32 Bit)
Windows Live Messenger Add-On: Messenger Plus! Live v4.00.235 (32 Bit)
Windows Live Messenger Add-On: Messenger Plus! Live v4.01.240 (32 Bit)
Yahoo Messenger with BT Communicator v7.0.0.438 (32 Bit)
Xchat v2.6.5a (32 Bit)
Xfire Build 14099 (32 Bit)
Xfire v1.58 - Build 20563 (32 Bit)
Office Tools
AbiWord v2.4.4 (32 Bit)
Adobe (Acrobat) Reader v7.0.8 (32 Bit and 64 Bit)
Adobe (Acrobat) Standard v6.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: PDFMaker won't install!]
Adobe (Acrobat) Standard v7.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: PDFMaker works with this version.]
Emedit (32 Bit)
eXPert PDF Reader v1.5.620 (32 Bit)
Foxit PDF Reader v1.3 Build 1621 (32 Bit)
Microsoft Office XP (32 Bit)
Microsoft Office 2003 (32 Bit)
Microsoft Office 2007 (a.k.a. Office "12") Beta 1 (32 Bit)
Microsoft Office 2007 (a.k.a. Office "12") Beta 2 (32 Bit and 64 Bit)
Microsoft OneNote 2003 (32 Bit)
Mozilla Thunderbird v1.0.6 (32 Bit)
Mozilla Thunderbird v1.5.0.4 (32 Bit)
MYOB Accountants Enterprise v6.26 (32 Bit)
OpenOffice.org 1.1.4 (32 Bit)
OpenOffice.org v2 Beta - 07/31/05 (32 Bit)
Promt v7 (32 Bit)
Quicken 2006 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Needs Administrator rights for updates. Run as admin for registration to enable online tools.]
TurboTax 2005 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Needs Administrator rights for updates.]
Visio 2003 (32 Bit)
VPN Clients
Cisco VPN Client v4.8.01.0410-k9-BETA (32 Bit) [NOTE: Unsupported beta client for Vista b5384.]
Web Browsers and Plug-Ins
Avant Browser (32 Bit)
Flock v0.7.0.17.1 (32 Bit)
Mozilla Firefox v1.0x (32 Bit)
Mozilla FireFox v1.5.0.4 (32 Bit)
Mozilla Firefox "Bon Echo" v2.0 Alpha 3 (32 Bit and 64 Bit)
Mozilla Firefox "Bon Echo" v2.0 Beta 1 (32 Bit)
Opera v8.xx (32 Bit)
Opera v9.0 (32 Bit)
Plug-In: Adobe Flash Player v9.0.16.0 (32 Bit)
Miscellaneous
3DMark(20)01 SE Build v3.3.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: The tests works, but the full screen application runs at 60Hz refresh rate monitor! The Demo function doesn't work.]
3DMark03 Build v3.6.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Reports of CPU tests causing rendering problems.]
3DMark05 Build v1.2.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Conflicting reports of its success as it works for some. However, for others it won't install in Vista, but reusing an existing installation works okay and, for others still, the CPU tests cause rendering problems.]
Babylon-Pro v5.0.6 (32 Bit)
Bintext HexReader v3.0 (64 Bit)
CINEBENCH v9.5 (32 Bit and 64 Bit)
CleanCache v3.3 (32 Bit)
Directory Opus v8.x (32 Bit)
DriverCleaner Pro v1.2 Build 27 (32 Bit)
eBay Turbo Lister v2 (32 Bit)
FeedReader v3.03 (32 Bit)
Firetrust MailWasher Pro v5.3 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Needs Administrator rights to save blacklist file and filters.]
FlashGet - All Versions (32 Bit)
Google Earth v4.0.1657 Beta (32 Bit)
Google Earth v4.0.1693 Beta (32 Bit)
gVim 7.0 (32 Bit)
JV16 PowerTools 2005 (32 Bit)
JV16 PowerTools 2006 RC2 (32 Bit)[NOTE: Registry cleaner fails to repair items after restoring a backup]
KeePass Password Safe v1.05 (32 bit)
Konfabulator v2.0.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Now called Yahoo Widget Engine.]
Konfabulator v2.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Now called Yahoo Widget Engine.]
Logitech G-Series Keyboard Profiler v1.02.218 (32 Bit)
Logitech SetPoint v2.60.606 (32 Bit)
Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 5.3.582.27 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Temporarily disables glass effects.]
Power4 Gear (32 Bit)
Primedius WebTunnel v5.74 (32 Bit)
ProTools LE v6.4 Digi001 (32 Bit)
Putty v0.58 (32 Bit)
Quark Xpress v6.5 (32 Bit)
Rainlender (32 Bit)
Reason v3.0 (32 Bit)
RegCleaner v4.3 (32 Bit)
Registry Mechanic v5.1 (32 Bit)
Registry Mechanic v5.2.0.310 (32 Bit)
ScienceMark2 (64 Bit)
Serious Samurize v1.63 (32 Bit)
SpeedCommander v10.30.4236 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Gives some error messages on exit, but basically works.]
Stardock ObjectDock (32 Bit) [NOTE: Any theme for the background of the dock shows very little on the left side, and nothing else, and it doesn't stay on the dock as you move your mouse over it. Just make it fully transparent, floading icons.]
Symantec Norton PartitionMagic v8.0x (32 Bit)
Symantec Norton System Works 2005 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Excluding NAV 2005.]
Symantec Norton System Works 2005 Premier (32 Bit) [NOTE: Excluding NAV 2005.]
TightVNC Viewer v1.2.9 (32 Bit)
Total Commander v6.53 (32 Bit)
Total Commander v6.54a (32 Bit)
TrueCrypt v3.1a (32 Bit)
Turbo Searcher v3 (32 Bit)
VMWare Player v1.0.1 (32 Bit)
VMWare Workstation v5.5 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer displays an unsupported notice for Windows version 6.0, but it still works.]
VNC Viewer and Server (32 Bit)
WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software v5.0.1.2500

Has problems, but they can be solved
AntiSpyware
SpywareBlaster v3.5.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Cannot be launched automatically after installation (produces an error) and cookie protection for Internet Explorer 7 cannot be enabled, but otherwise works.]
AntiVirus
eTrust EZ Antivirus v7.1 (32 Bit on 64 Bit) [NOTE: Realtime protection disabled!]
McAfee Enterprise v8.0i (32 Bit) [NOTE: Auto-update does NOT work; Performance is best with patch 11
Spysweeper 4.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Run setup in "XP Compatibility" mode.]
CD/DVD Authoring
CDBurnerXP Pro v3.0.116 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Beforehand, install this MS update and after that this MS update. Now install CDBurnerXP. Then go to the installation directory, right click on cdbxp.exe, choose Properties, and change the Compatibility to run this program as an Administrator and in "Windows XP SP2" compatibility mode.]
Cyberlink DVD Solution (32 Bit) [NOTE: Run setup in "XP Compatibility" mode.]
Nero Burning ROM/Ultra Edition v6.6.1.4 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Nero Recode crashes!]
Nero Burning ROM/Ultra Edition v6.6.3.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Fails after installation, but works properly.]
Nero Burning ROM v7.0.5.4 ONLY (32 bit) [NOTE: Manually set Full control Security settings for the Users\\AppData\Local\Temp directory, Installer launches a process that crashes, then reports that the installation failed, but running Nero\Nero 7\Core\nero.exe directory appears to work!]
PowerISO v3.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Program itself works, but virtual drive not readable!]
Developer Tools
Macromedia Dreamweaver v8 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Some errors cause it to never work until you restore, so watch which features you use.]
Macromedia Studio v8 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Regular installer crashes, so instead run the individual MSIs manually and the program works fine.]
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition (32 Bit) [NOTE: Must jump through hoops to get .NET CF bits installed, but otherwise seems fine.]
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition (32 Bit on 64 bit OS) [NOTE: No problems installing .NET CF bits. OS will prompt about known compatibility issues with SQL Server 2005 Express Edition x64 - requires SP1 to be applied to SQL Server after installation.]
Emulators
Gens+ v0.0.9.60 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Attempting to switch or boot in Direct3D mode will cause gens+.exe to crash!]
MAME32 Plus! v0.106- (32 Bit) [NOTE: Folder List View is black, but text can be read, so just disable Folder List View.]
File Sharing
BitLord v1.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: It has to be set for "Windows 2000"/"Windows XP" compatibility mode or it won't work at all!]
Games
NOTICE: For DirectX 9-related problems, please try to updating to the latest DirectX End-User Runtimes! Thank you.

City of Heroes (32 Bit) [NOTE: To have the game function, must change to XP video drivers, thus sacrificing Aero effects.]
Command & Conquer Renegade (32 bit) [NOTE: Installer crashes; copy Install directory to harddrive and unpack each Game.cab using WinRAR. Impossible to install Westwood Online components.]
Dungeon Keeper 2 v1.7 (32 Bit) [NOTE: The installer crashes, so copy the files manually from the CD and run it with "Windows 2000" compatibility mode.]
Far Cry (32 Bit) [NOTE: Requires msvcr71.dll from Windows XP.]
F.E.A.R. v1.0.4 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Requires the DX9 workaround due to "This application failed to start because d3dx9_25.dll was not found".]
Final Fantasy XI (32 Bit) [NOTE: Vista reports the PlayOnline program to be incompatible due to an 'update problem', but the system runs and updates fine--albeit with a rare hang sometimes. Resetting will solve that.]
Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords v1.2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: The game launcher needs to be run in "Windows XP" compatibility mode.]
GTA 3 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Run setup in "Windows XP" compatibility mode.]
GTA: Vice City [NOTE: Only runs 740x480x16. Crappy video resolution.]
Halo PC v1.07 b614 (32 Bit) [NOTE: You must download the new 614 build of patch v1.07, not b613.]
Heroes of Might and Magic V (32 Bit) [NOTE: Requires the DX9 workaround due to "This application failed to start because d3dx9_25.dll was not found".]
Icewind Dale II (32 Bit) [NOTE: Graphic issues; game runs slowly.]
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Remove OLEACC.DLL from the installation directory to fix the crash on startup.]
Need for Speed Most Wanted (32 Bit) [NOTE: Requires the DX9 workaround due to "This application failed to start because d3dx9_25.dll was not found".]
Prey Demo [NOTE: ERROR: The current video card / driver combination does not support the necessary features. "This error is showing up with people trying to run it on Vista with beta drivers that don't actually have correct OpenGL support. I believe the current ATI Vista drivers fall in this camp. Vista beta is not supported." - OSBrian Karis from 3D Realms forum]
Titan Quest (32 Bit) [NOTE: Requires the DX9 workaround due to "This application failed to start because d3dx9_27.dll was not found".]
Titan Quest v1.08 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Requires the DX9 workaround due to "This application failed to start because d3dx9_27.dll was not found".]
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield v1.30-1.60 (32 Bit) {PB} [NOTE: Despite PB workarounds, usually get "Server Not Responding" error when trying to join an online game.]
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (32 bit) [NOTE: Requires the StarForce Vista drivers from here.]
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow (64 Bit) {PB} [NOTE: Online gaming companion 'punkbuster' was not tested.]
Graphics
ACDSee v8.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installs fine, but Vista reports that there may be issues; the program may possibly crash!]
Adobe Creative Suite 2.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: It will start to install, complete the installation, and then lose the user name, company name, & serial number before you activate the software.]
Inkscape v4.2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Crashes when save dialog is opened, but auto saves to C:\Users\Administrator. You must then rename the file to give it a .svg extension.]
Media
Intervideo WinDVD v4.0 Build 11.030 (32 Bit) [NOTEe: Graphical controls do not load but right click menu and all short cut keys are functional. No splash screen. Player works fine both windowed and full-screen.]
Photo Story v3 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Need to download via XP. Some features work, except for previewing and the "create music" function.]
Real Player v10.5 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Works, but throws a compatibility error. Also seems to crash when trying to read the version info!]
Messaging
Miranda IM v0.4.0.3 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Menus are broken, but messaging and setting status works.]
Miranda IM v0.5 Test Build #57 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Can't access options or log files, so copy over your configuration files from an earlier install.]
MSN Messenger 7.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Sometimes will restart after installation, but works perfectly.]
Ventrilo v2.1.4 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Works, but the sound is all messed up at times!]
Office Tools
Microsoft Office 2007 (a.k.a. Office "12") Beta 1 (32 Bit) [Note: Can't install due to compatibility error. Change compatibilty mode from "Windows XP Service Pack 2" to "Windows Server 2003", then the installation is smooth and Office works fine.]
Miscellaneous
AveDesk v1.3 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Graphic effects are very slow. Desktop level not working.]
CPU-Z v1.34.1 (32 Bit on 64 Bit OS) [NOTE: Only some features, such as CPU info, work; Mainboard and memory timings do not show!]
Google Desktop Search v2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Integrated deskbar is broken; floating deskbar and sidebar both work!]
Hamachi v0.9.9.9 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Works when installed with "Windows XP Service Pack 2" compatibility mode.]
Hamachi v1.0 beta, release 56, FC 23 (32 bit) [NOTE: Works when installed with "Windows XP Service Pack 2" compatiblity mode and disable UAP with the msconfig tools. Some other people also run its hamachi.exe in "Windows XP Service Pack 2" compatibility mode and, in the same tab, as Administrator.]
RivaTuner v2.0 RC15.8 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Must be started in "Windows XP" compatibility mode.]
RSS Bandit v1.3.0.42 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Clicking a menu item crashes the application!]
TightVNC Server v1.2.9 [NOTE: Just gives you a black screen when run as a service!]
TightVNC Server & Viewer v1.3dev7 [NOTE: The installer claimed that it couldn't register the service, but running the TightVNC server from the Start menu appears to work fine. You may have to manually open the firewall.]
VMware Workstation v5.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer detects unsupported Windows version, but can workaround that by using Orca to modify the MSI and run it in "Windows XP" compatibility mode.]

Heavy problems, currently incompatible
AntiSpyware
Ewido v4.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Ewido will install, but produces the initialization error 0xc0000142 upon launching and must be terminated.]
Xoftspy SE (32 Bit) [NOTE: Works, but may have an unpleastant result on your computer!]
AntiVirus
AntiVir Personal Classic (32 Bit) [NOTE: No LiveGuard and Explorer hangs sometimes on context menu access!]
AVG Free Edition 7.1.371 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Error on install!]
BitDefender v8 Standard (32 Bit) [NOTE: Fatal BSOD!]
BitDefender v8 Professional Plus (32 Bit) [NOTE: Makes computer run very slow, may give fatal BSOD!]
Bullguard v6.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer detects an unsupported Windows version!]
Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal v5.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Fatal BSOD on reboot! However, it works on some systems.]
Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal v6.0.299 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Seems to works fine, but it messes with Vista license and every once in a while you get a popup saying the Vista License has been tempered with. Also, the Control Panel and some other stuff stops working.]
Microsoft OneCare Beta (32 Bit)
Panda Antivirus Titanium 2005 [NOTE: Causes system files to fail!]
Symantec Antivirus v9 - Corporate Edition (32 Bit) [NOTE: Screws up system by disabling services and system commands!]
Symantec Antivirus v10 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Fatal BSOD!]
Symantec Norton Antivirus 2003 Professional (32 Bit) [NOTE: BSODs, even during Safe Mode boot! Do NOT install anymore!]
Symantec Norton Antivirus 2004 Professional (32 Bit)
Symantec Norton Antivirus 2005 (32 Bit)
Symantec Norton Antivirus 2006 (32 Bit)
Trend Micro Internet Security 2004/2005 (32 Bit)
ZoneAlarm with Antivirus v5.5.x (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer detects unsupported Windows version, but does start installing anyway. However, at 29% it freezes--even after 30 minutes!]
ZoneAlarm Security Suite v6.1.737.000 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer detects unsupported Windows version!]
Backups
DriveImage v7 (32 Bit SW on 64 Bit OS)
Ghost v9 (32 Bit SW on 64 Bit OS)
CD/DVD Authoring
Alcohol 120% (32 Bit) [NOTE: Incompatible!]
CloneDVD Mobile v1.1.0.4 Beta [NOTE: Destination file disappears!]
Daemon Tools v3.x (32 Bit) [NOTE: Technically, an unsupported version for Vista but the results differ!]
Daemon Tools v4.0, v4.0.1, and v4.0.2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Unsupported version for Vista!]
Microsoft Windows VirtualCD v2.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Virtual device not appearing!]
Nero Ultra Edition v7.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Extracts fine, but doesn't run the resulting installer of setupX.exe!]
Virtual CD v7 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installs great, but afterwards can't mount anything!]
Defragmenting
Diskeeper v9 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer detects unsupported Windows version, and if forced, may break MMC!]
Diskeeper v10.0.593.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer detects unsupported Windows version!]
Diskeeper v10.0.598.0 (64 Bit) [NOTE: Installer detects unsupported Windows version!]
PerfectDisk v7 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer detects unsupported Windows version!]
Developer Tools
Borland Delphi 2005 (32 Bit)
IntelliJ IDEA v5.1 (32 Bit)
Sybase PowerDesigner v11.0 (32 Bit)
Emulators
PCAE v2.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Won't open!]
Stella 20060409 Nightly (32 Bit) [NOTE: Quits after selecting a ROM to load!]
Firewalls/IDSs
Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro v2.7 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer issues and fatal BSOD!]
BlackICE PC Protection v3.6 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer detects unsupported Windows version.]
Jetico Personal Firewall v1.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Fatal BSOD!]
Kaspersky Internet Security 2006 Beta (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer issues, Fatal BSOD!]
Kerio Personal Firewall v4.2.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer detects unsupported Windows version and running in "Windows XP" compatbility mode doesn't help!]
PeerGuardian v2.0 Beta 6b (32 Bit & 64 Bit on 64 Bit)
Privatefirewall (32 Bit) [NOTE: Fatal BSOD!]
Sygate Personal Firewall Pro v5.x (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installs but does NOT work!]
Symantec Norton Internet Security with Antivirus 2004 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Due to NAV 2002 issue!]
Symantec Internet Security with Antivirus 2005 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Due to NAV 2005 issue!]
ZoneAlarm Free v6.0.667.000 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer detects an unsupported Windows version.]
ZoneAlarm Pro v60.667.000 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Does not install!]
ZoneAlarm Pro v6.0.631.003 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer detects an unsupported Windows version.]
Games
Boiling Point [NOTE: Installs without media codecs, loads up with bits of the screen missing. Once in game everything black & white and only half there. All in all doesn't work.]
Command and Conquer 95 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Fails. Probably due to 16-bit code remnants.]
Desert Rats vs Afrika Korps (32 Bit) [Note: Doesn't work with StarForce Vista patch or when run in compatibility mode.]
DROD: Journey to Rooted Hold (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installs fine, but runs painfully slow on loadup. Disabling Aero effects and running in compatibility mode doesn't help.]
Gametap (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installation begins normally, but eventually freezes as if a UAC confirmation were going to show up, but nothing ever happens.]
Megaman X 8 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Gives error about "DirectMusicPerformance" and shows black window!]
Rise of Nations (32 Bit) [NOTE: Warns of incompatability and then runs through intro videos, but crashes when getting to menu!]
Second Life (32 Bit) [NOTE: Complains about video card driver and refuses to start! I'm running ATI beta driver (ati_LH_RC0_32.exe).]
Silkroad Online v1.054 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Won't start cause it doesn't recognize DirectX 10 (requires DirectX 9.0b+)]
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic v1.03 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Doesn't go past the game launcher, crashes.]
Theme Hospital (32 Bit) [NOTE: Fails. Probably due to 16-bit code remnants.]
Wolfenstein - Enemy Territory (32 Bit) [NOTE: Menus are messed up, runs really slow!]
Graphics
3D Studio Max v7.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Viewport graphics glitch. Only one or two viewports will show content at a time, other viewports will be plain white. Rendering and everything else appears to work fine.]
ACDSee v6 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Can't be installed!]
ACDSee v7 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Can't be installed!]
Adobe CS2 Suite (32 Bit) [NOTE: Could not install the entire package, but could individually install Photoshop and Illustrator CS2.]
Media
Cakewalk Pro Audio SONAR v1, v2, v3, v4, v5 (32 Bit)
Foobar2000 v0.9 B6 and b14+ (32 Bit) [NOTE: On trying to open music files you receive an "Unhandler exception: bad allocation" error! This problem has since been confirmed with developers and anything past beta 14 will product this error, so install beta 13 if you want to use it.]
Musicmatch Jukebox v10 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Appears to install successfully, but will not launch.]
Nero Wave Editor from Nero v6.6.0.14 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Silently fails even in "Windows XP" compatibility mode!]
Tunebite DRM Stripper v3 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer works fine when put in "Windows XP" compatability mode, but due to Vista's new sound-driver system, the program can't detect soundcards and will NOT work!]
Virtuosa v5.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Reports an ASPI error and won't play.]
Windows Media Encoder v9 [NOTE: Do NOT restart computer after installation, and uninstall software before shutting down!]
Windows Movie Maker v2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Vista Build 5231 comes with it and works just fine.]
Messaging
AIM v5.9 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Install hangs on imghlp.dll!]
AIM v5.9.3861 (32 Bit on 64 Bit OS) [NOTE: Install hangs on imghlp.dll!]
AIM Triton v2.2.71.1 (32 Bit on 64 bit OS) [NOTE: Installer detects an unsupported Windows version and silently fails when run in "Windows XP" compatibility mode!]
Klient v2.1.4 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installs fine, but crashes immediately when attempting to run!]
Turnpike v6.x (32 Bit) [NOTE: Turnpike installs fine, and connect.exe runs fine. The UI, however is not fully usable or stable. The June CTP is marginally better but TP is still broken]
Office Tools
Adobe Reader v7.0 Full & v7.0.1 Update (32 Bit) [NOTE: Fails during installation and only partially installs.]
Novell Groupwise v7.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Install errors and error on launch!]
Outlook 2003 SP2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: At first launch, the initial setup loops continiously and only partially installs.]
Sage Line 50 Financial Controller v12.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installs okay, but file locking incompatible, so can't post transactions!]
VPN Clients
Checkpoint SecuRemote (32 Bit) [NOTE: I've tried all versions, but setup thinks it's trying to install on XP and quits!]
Cisco VPN Client v4.0 (32 Bit)
Cisco VPN Client v4.8.01.0300 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Setup can't create VPN device and fails!]
Miscellaneous
AOL v9 SE (32 Bit) [NOTE: Works one time, but then updates some network driver which kills AOL and IE's ability to run! Fortunately, system restore fixes all that though.]
Bluesoleil Bluetooth v2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer errors 272 and aborts at the drivers part due to undetected device!]
C-Media Settings/Tools v?.? for C-Media Audio Cards/Boards (32 Bit) [NOTE: Driver will install, but the "mixer" app will not display (even though it does load). Audio is great, but microphone will be insanely quiet ... basically unusable.]
DigitalPersona Password Manager v1.0 [NOTE: Detects unsupported OS and terminates installation.]
DScaler v4.1.15 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Starts with a small window and an unreadable error message!]
FtpDrive v?.? (32 Bit) [NOTE: Mounts drive, but nothing is on it ... again useless.]
Gimp, The (32 Bit)
HP IP Console Viewer 2.5b (32 Bit on 64 bit OS) [NOTE: InstallAnywhere halts on extracting the installer. When prompted to "Please select another location to extract the installer to:" it will not progress no matter where you choose to extract the applciation!]
Logmein (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installs, but throws an error when logging in remotely!]
Microsoft Intellipoint v5.2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Will NOT show selection of mice!]
Microsoft Intellitype Pro v5.2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Will NOT show selection of keyboards!]
Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller v4.0 (32 bit) [NOTE: Displays an internal error message!]
MSN Zone (32 Bit) [NOTE: Will render IE useless by way of crashing upon startup! Fortunately, can use system restore to return things back to normal.]
NEC DTermSP30 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installs and configured, but is unable to connect to PBX.]
NetDrive v?.? (32 Bit) [NOTE: See Webdrive as basically the same application.]
PGPDesktop v8.0.3 (32 Bit)
PGPDesktop Professional v9.0.2 Build 2424 (32 Bit) [NOTE: There is a dialog box after installation: "Yukon is not supported in this windows version."]
SecureW2 v3.1.2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: While trying to connect to the wireless network, Windows throws an error "Invalid Option"!]
Tellique/Tellitec Satellite Server/Client Proxy Application - All Versions (32 Bit) [NOTE: Will NOT allow data back via satellite!]
Wamp Server v1.63 (32 Bit) {An Apache and PHP-MySQL server) [NOTE: Services don't start!]
WebDrive v?.? (32 Bit) [NOTE: Pretty much unusable as it will connect and mount the drive, but viewing the drive will just display a bunch of 8bit files with no name. Also, the system tray icon will appear

howie1
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howie1

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Cool, Candle... I assume you tried all these with RC1?

I was hoping to get lists of programs that people here in the software forum have personally tested with Vista. I realize that there are many lists out there but I don't know how accurate they are or if the programs they mention work error-free. Thanks for the list anyway.

Candle4
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Candle4

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Not sure if it was RC1 or not . I found the list and had it saved so posted it here.

howie1
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howie1

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said by Candle4:

Not sure if it was RC1 or not . I found the list and had it saved so posted it here.
Thanks!
Expand your moderator at work

HardwareGeek
join:2003-11-15
Brooklyn, NY

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Re: Vista RC1 Compatible Software

You can install almost every single program available on 5728 with out the need of changing any settings.

SOme programs that didn't install and some games that didn't install on RC1 install on 5728 with no problems.

Vamp
5c077
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Firefox works.. but with slight plugin detection issue with WMP.

cvrefugee
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Riverside, CA

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Firefox 2.0 Beta 2. This is the Software forum, not Microsoft help, correct? Is it okay to recommend a non-MS product over an MS one in this forum? Or should I somehow reply to this thread in the Mozilla forum?
Racy
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What About a version of AIM? ive been using 5.5.5356 i believe and it only works 25% of the time on boot up of vista

TweakerInWA
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Nice list,
To bad there aren't many graphics drivers available yet, I have also not been able to find any graphics tweaking tools that work, big pain in the a*s for gaming...
fuzzholio
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what about printers....i havent been able to get my hp photosmart 1115 to work....can.t install drivers or nothing

howie1
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howie1

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OT: Printer Compatibility

said by fuzzholio:

what about printers....i havent been able to get my hp photosmart 1115 to work....can.t install drivers or nothing
I know as soon as I turned on my Epson R300M, Vista recognized it and installed the proper drivers and I was good to go. I'm sure not all printer models are included yet in the driver database. Maybe you should let MS know about this.

illJazz
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said by howie1:
said by fuzzholio:

what about printers....i havent been able to get my hp photosmart 1115 to work....can.t install drivers or nothing
I know as soon as I turned on my Epson R300M, Vista recognized it and installed the proper drivers and I was good to go. I'm sure not all printer models are included yet in the driver database. Maybe you should let MS know about this.
Same happened with my Brother printer, and not to mention, with my entire setup, without exception. T'was pretty great

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Re: Vista RC1 Compatible Software

A2 free
A2 Anti-Dialer
SpyBlaster 3.5.1
Spybot S&D 1.4
Ewido Anti-Spyware 4.0
MRU-Blaster
Spyware Guard
BoClean
MyNetWatchman
WinPatrol 10.0.3.0
KAV 6.0
ZoneAlarm 6.5.731.000 and up
OutPost 3.5 - 4.0 RC3
Opera 9.01 - 9.02
Tuneup Utilities 2006
Belarc Advisor 7.2
Adobe Reader 7.0.8
Nero Startsmart 6.6.1.4
Paint.Net 2.72
LexMark Z730 series
Power DVD
PowerProducer
PowerDirector
Power2Go
PowerDVD
PowerBackup
MediaShow
Microsoft Works Suite,Money,word,Streets & Trips,Encarta,Works8 and Picture it
These work fine for me so far.
Edit: forgot to add a few.

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Will McAfee work with WinVista???
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My dad has RC1 64-bit on his computer and we put Symantec AV 10 on it, specifically 10.0.2.2000. It throws up some alerts about how it and V8 and 9 have issues with Vista but it runs alright. Granted it is a managed install so updates are pushed to it from the server not from LiveUpdate. One interesting thing I noticed just now was that it installed into Program Files (x86) even though it is a 64-bit version (32-bit will not install). Not sure if that is causing any problems I'm not aware of.

Joel

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My dad has RC1 64-bit on his computer and we put Symantec AV 10 on it, specifically 10.0.2.2000. It throws up some alerts about how it and V8 and 9 have issues with Vista but it runs alright. Granted it is a managed install so updates are pushed to it from the server not from LiveUpdate. One interesting thing I noticed just now was that it installed into Program Files (x86) even though it is a 64-bit version (32-bit will not install). Not sure if that is causing any problems I'm not aware of.

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Symantec has released a new version for Vista RC 1, 10.2.0.199.

Key Features and Benefits

Advanced, enterprise-wide virus protection and monitoring from a single management console
NEW! Vista® client support
Integrated Web-based graphical reporting
Improved protection from spyware and adware, including:
Spyware repair enhancements automatically block spyware installation
Stealthed spyware detection and remediation
Improved spyware repairs for invasive risks


SAV subscribers will know how to obtain it...
»www.symantec.com/vista/s ··· sta.html

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I still use Excel 97 and do not intend to buy a later version. Does anybody know whether this version of Excel will run under MS Vista?

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Here's another nice list of RC 1 compatible (supposedly) software:
»www.iexbeta.com/wiki/ind ··· ity_List
No mention of Office '97, just Office XP and up...
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Wow thanks for that info Howie. I wasn't aware of a 10.2 release, I just bought 10.1 a couple of months ago to put at the office and thought it was still the newest. I had to wait for it because they were in the transition from 10.0 to 10.1 and as such were no longer stocking 10.0 and were out of 10.1. I'll have to see if I can upgrade.

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No mention of Office '97, just Office XP and up...
Thank you. I guess I'll just wait and see what happens when I try to install Excel 97 under MS Vista.
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If you don't already have Vista installed to test this with I can help you out of you want. I've got some form of Office from 4.3 to 2007 beta (not sure if I can still find 4.3 but I know where 95 and newer are). Just out of curiosity, why do you want to stick with 97?