software

[Carmen O'Donnell]

Does anyone know of a site that might list Vista compatible software and if
so, which version do you need

Thanks for any and all help,

Carmen

 

[ZensGreedyFly]

This one's pretty decent:

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/232602-34-list-vista-supported-hardware-software

 

[Charlie42]

Does anyone know of a site that might list Vista compatible software and
if so, which version do you need

Hi Carmen,

Here's the lists of software that has earned the "Certified for Windows
Vista" and "Works with Windows Vista" logos by Microsoft:

"Certified for":
https://winqual.microsoft.com/member/softwarelogo/certifiedlist.aspx
"Works with":
https://winqual.microsoft.com/member/softwarelogo/workswithlist.aspx

Charlie42

 

[Michael Solomon]

Does anyone know of a site that might list Vista compatible software and
if so, which version do you need

Thanks for any and all help,

Carmen

The problem with any comprehensive list, even one from Microsoft is that it
is a moving target, it's only as good as the last update. Further, such a
list is of no use to you if you later find out something isn't compatible.
By this, I mean, if you go to the application provider or their tech support
and mention you checked some list for compatibility, their next question to
you is "Did you check with us?"

You know which applications you have and/or are considering. Your safest
bet is to check with the application maker's website for the latest
versions, updates and compatibility with Vista. You should do the same with
your hardware as well, check manufacturer's websites for information on all
your hardware, both internal and external.

 

[Carmen O'Donnell]

Oh boy, I didn't expect 3 answers so quickly. I appreciate it. I haven't
gotten my notebook yet. Will get it Friday and I'm sure Vista will be a
challange I'm a 70 year old housewife? and have been "playing" with
computers since Win 3.1 and have learned alot. Most of it comes from
newsgroups like yours. Thanks once again.
Carmen

 

[ZensGreedyFly]

Techno-Grammy? That rocks! kudos

Oh boy, I didn't expect 3 answers so quickly. I appreciate it. I haven't
gotten my notebook yet. Will get it Friday and I'm sure Vista will be a
challange I'm a 70 year old housewife? and have been "playing" with
computers since Win 3.1 and have learned alot. Most of it comes from
newsgroups like yours. Thanks once again.
Carmen

 

[Michael Solomon]

Oh boy, I didn't expect 3 answers so quickly. I appreciate it. I haven't
gotten my notebook yet. Will get it Friday and I'm sure Vista will be a
challange I'm a 70 year old housewife? and have been "playing" with
computers since Win 3.1 and have learned alot. Most of it comes from
newsgroups like yours. Thanks once again.
Carmen

The problem with any comprehensive list, even one from Microsoft is that
it is a moving target, it's only as good as the last update. Further,
such a list is of no use to you if you later find out something isn't
compatible. By this, I mean, if you go to the application provider or
their tech support and mention you checked some list for compatibility,
their next question to you is "Did you check with us?"

You know which applications you have and/or are considering. Your
safest bet is to check with the application maker's website for the
latest versions, updates and compatibility with Vista. You should do the
same with your hardware as well, check manufacturer's websites for
information on all your hardware, both internal and external.

I think that's terrific. Good luck with the new laptop. If you need any
more help, just post back.