Community Newsletter: Q&A: Is my current software compatible with Vista?
- 3/7/07 1:43 PM
directx 10
by Mankarlen - 2/25/07 7:43 AM In reply to: Is my current software compatible with Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I did some reaserch into dx10 which is part of vista. At the time is was not going to be backward compatible with programs designed to run on dx9.0c such as everquest as a example. I have not seen anything as of yet to change that understanding.
Dragon naturally speaking-voice recognition
by tony murray 5 - 2/25/07 9:26 AM In reply to: Is my current software compatible with Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I am given to understand that initially Vista had a problem with voice recognition systems. Apparently, those who wished could hack into computer through the voice recognition system.
I'm not particularly technically minded, although I can find my way around my computer, so this problem may now be fixed.
Firewall for Vista
by bonhiggs - 2/25/07 10:34 AM In reply to: Is my current software compatible with Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I am using AVG free anti-virus and Zone Alarm free firewall. I know that AVG will work with Vista, but Zone Alarm free will not. Anybody know if there are any free firewalls that will work with Vista?
Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
by kevin_dude - 2/25/07 10:42 AM In reply to: Is my current software compatible with Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Dear Art,
You should download the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor.It shows you your system's performance and the system requirements.It also shows you the programs that they are not sure of,the compatible programs,the non-compatible programs,and the recommended updates.It also says which version is suitable for you and your system.
Security Protection
by latoryea - 2/25/07 12:48 PM In reply to: Is my current software compatible with Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I would like to know if my pc is protected from viruses and all of the other glitches that can mess my pc up? BRAND Gateway, MODEL#900g, PRODUCT# FPD1960
Is your computer Vista ready
by dcech1 - 2/25/07 3:46 PM In reply to: Is my current software compatible with Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have been reading about Vista for quite some time. I am presently using the 4th computer that I have built and while I believe it is able to run Vista I am going to wait a while until the bugs and support drivers are up to snuff.
Having started with Window 3.11, then upgrading to Windows 95 (along with re-installing it almost every 6 months) and then going on to Windows 98 SE and finally ending up with Windows XP I have seen what is good and bad with the Microsoft operating systems. While they do get faster and offer more features they also have compatibility problems with the programs that I like to use.
When I build my 5th computer I will probably install Vista on that one. For now I will follow up on what is happening with it.
Upgrade to vista?
by erdism - 2/25/07 6:24 PM In reply to: Is my current software compatible with Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Why do you have to upgrade in the first place?
Vista requirements is too high, if you opt to upgrade, be ready to upgrade your hardwares too..
If your current OS is working with your computing needs and ability, why do you have to upgrade?
As long as you can do your works with your current OS, there's no need to upgrade. Upgrading will cost you.. JUST FOR A GOOD LOOKING INTERFACE??? Nah!!! besides, upgrading will surely slow down your PC..
Dont UPGRADE... If your really like to have VISTA OS, just buy another PC which is VISTA ready..
Windows Vista
by Jephonito R. Jalop - 2/26/07 6:17 AM In reply to: Is my current software compatible with Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
As of now my computer is not ready yet for windows vista. I stick in my Windows XP SP2 at this time in which i have already familiarize how to use its operating system.
"Is your PC ready for Vista?"
by stevern77 - 2/26/07 6:59 AM In reply to: Is my current software compatible with Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
If you really wanna answer this question you will have to take an inventory of all your essential software and check each website for Vista updates. Make sure the updates are for the final release and not old beta updates. Also think about if you are going to replace any of the software in the next 12 months. For example, if the bulk of your essential software is MS Office you may want to upgrade to the new Office 2007. Check all of your essential software websites and see if they are releasing new software specifically for Vista. This has helped me a lot in my upgrading decisions in the past.
Windows Vista and Software Compatibility
by OlderThanOld - 2/26/07 8:39 AM In reply to: Is my current software compatible with Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
You can bet that there will be some software incompatibility issues to be dealt with in moving from an earlier version of Windows to any version of Vista. This is particularly true if you have older versions of your existing software installed, rather than the latest version in each case.
Microsoft makes available their Vista Upgrade Advisor, available here (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx), which will examine your current machine, hardware and software, to determine its upgradeability. It will give you an initial indication of any hardware or software with which Vista might have issues, and in some cases can recommend a solution.
Searching for information on particular products can be done using a good search engine, or by visiting the websites of the software publishers to check on their own status reports for Vista compatibility. Also, Microsoft has just recently made available a couple of lists, of applications that are certified to run on Vista and apps that are known to work with Vista.
Anyone contemplating upgrading to Vista should carefully weigh the two alternatives, upgrading in place and installing clean. While upgrading in place may seem the better course, almost all the reports that I have read, as well as my own experience working with both beta and final versions of Vista, tell me that a clean install on a freshly formatted hard drive is the path most likely to minimize problems. Insure that your hardware is up to the task of operating with Vista (CPU, RAM, hard drive space, video card, etc.), install clean, and then reinstall your applications. If you have a second PC available, you can offload all your data files to it for temporary storage. If that's not an option, using something like a flash drive or an external hard drive will preserve your data. Once Vista and your applications are installed and updated, you can then move your data back from your temporary storage and you should then have a solid, stable system upon which to work.
Compatibility issues will likely be the bane of people moving to Vista for quite a while. Vista's security model, as well as changes in its graphic environment, mean that a lot of the older programs that we use may need to run in a "compatibility mode." Fortunately, this is fairly well executed, and can allow incompatible applications to be used until they're upgraded or replaced with something else. UAC confirmation boxes that take over the system when running older applications may take some getting used to, but each user will have to decide for him- or herself whether the extra security afforded by UAC is worth the in-your-face quality of these prompts. Finally, some applications may put Vista into a compatible graphics mode, disabling Aero Glass. I'm not sure if there's any predicting when this will happen, but it is something that I've experienced a few times, and can be rather disconcerting, if you're not aware of its possibility.
Good luck on your move to Vista.
Not ready for Vista and I bet it is not ready for me
by slyfox16 - 2/26/07 2:44 PM In reply to: Is my current software compatible with Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I will not be even thinking about upgrading any computer to Vista for a year. Maybe by 2008, all the drivers will be updated and the software I use will be updated and I can venture into the pool. Until then, I need to stay productive and not spend a lot of time upgrading to what is being hailed as a nonsense upgrade. You get a few pretties on the desktop and little else. I am stable and runing. I need to stay that way! The business depends on it.
I wish I did'nt get vista
by ingin816 - 2/26/07 7:50 PM In reply to: Is my current software compatible with Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I recently burnt my hard drive up in computer and bought a laptop that is installed with vista and I am having so many problems trying to get programs to work that I use daily or did use daily till now it also does not have outlook express has a new windows mail that is not working right for my other mail program that I need for groups I am in
UPGRADING TO VISTA
by joeklag1 - 2/27/07 6:49 AM In reply to: Is my current software compatible with Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I KNOW THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE SPECIFIC QUESTION ABOUT VISTA, BUT IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT INFORMATION. IF YOUR COMPUTER IS NEW ENOUGH TO HAVE A WARRANTY THEN THE ONLY PLACE YOU CAN PURCHASE AND INSTALL VISTA IS THROUGH THE COMPANY THAT MADE THE COMPUTER OR YOU WILL VOID YOUR ENTIRE WARRANTY. DON'T BELIEVE ME, THEN CHECK IT OUT BEFORE YOU INSTALL A NEW OPERATING SYSTEM.
vista
by f3474drum - 2/27/07 11:21 AM In reply to: UPGRADING TO VISTA by joeklag1is vista better than internernet explorer 7? i need to know.
is vista better than internet explorer 7?
by alioopoop1 - 2/27/07 1:47 PM In reply to: vista by f3474drumYou seem to be confused. Vista is an Operating System IE 7 is an Internet browser
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