Vista and Compatability.

[Brian V]

I was wondering if anyone can explain why some software/programs don't work
with Windows Vista. I think this is a general computer question, but why does
Vista apparently have this disadvantage?

I have had/used other computers using older software on other OS's, and they
can run older versions of software. Do the Service Packs change these flaws?

I understand downloading updates drivers and patches is important. But the
upgrade advisor told me that some programs will not work at all. I'm thinking
paritioning drives with different OS's is a good idea right now. But Some
programs I have need to be updated anyways.

Are there any utilities, or programs available that will run certain
versions of certain programs that have a problem running in an OS like Vista?
Or another OS?

Thank you.

 

[ray]

I was wondering if anyone can explain why some software/programs don't
work with Windows Vista. I think this is a general computer question,
but why does Vista apparently have this disadvantage?

I have had/used other computers using older software on other OS's, and
they can run older versions of software. Do the Service Packs change
these flaws?

I understand downloading updates drivers and patches is important. But
the upgrade advisor told me that some programs will not work at all. I'm
thinking paritioning drives with different OS's is a good idea right
now. But Some programs I have need to be updated anyways.

Are there any utilities, or programs available that will run certain
versions of certain programs that have a problem running in an OS like
Vista? Or another OS?

Thank you.

Primarily, it's because MS cares not at all about the user - they care
about $$$$$$. They 'left out' backwards compatibility - most likely, on
purpose.

 

[DL]

Primarily because Vista was a fundemental code change from earlier o/s

 

[ray]

I guess that explains why there is a "compatibility mode" huh? oops!
And ray-baby, your MS hatred is creeping up...maybe even on you!...LOL!

good try, for you, frankie. You yourself admitted that the "compatibility
mode" does not work for everything.

 

[ray]

Whats wrong ray-baby, got your panties all in a bunch? Did your MS
hatred finally get the best of you?...LOL! Oops!

Life is to short for hatred, frankie. I certainly don't hate 'things' and
I'm trying my best not to hate you, but you certainly make it difficult.

Have a good day.

 

[Brian V]

Thank you everybody for the answers.

I have seen the compatability option. If needed, I will use it. I was a bit
unclear about it before, but had the idea.

I know that there were some emulators I had used about 11 years ago that
played super nintendo games and nintendo games on a pc. I am sure that there
are other 3rd party apps or programs that will take care of the situation I
am asking about.