Ahmed,
As Mike Hall has pointed out Siemens have ample opportunity during the beta
phase of any operating system to ensure that their product works with the
new operating system. If they haven't produced a Vista compatible version of
the software then they are losing money. It is, unfortunately, Siemens
responsibility, not Microsoft's, to ensure that the software is compatible.
In my original reply I asked if you had tried compatibility mode. You say
that 'this is not a good answer or solution.' Actually it is a perfectly
logical solution - that's what compatibility mode is for. I agree not every
application works even in compatibility mode, but if an application fails to
work correctly in Vista there is nothing lost by trying it in compatibility
mode. If it then doesn't work in compatibility mode you, sadly, have a
choice of either dumping the software or, as Siemens would like you to do,
by an upgraded version which will work with Vista.
Once again I agree that Vista has had hardware compatibility problems, but
again, this is a problem created by the relevant hardware manufacturer.
Microsoft give them ample opportunity to submit Vista drivers for testing
but, because Microsoft charge them for the service of issuing a Vista
Compatible test certificate, they simply 'plod' along and hope that the new
driver will work with Vista, reluctant to spend any money on official
testing of the driver, and, if not, well the customer can always blame
Microsoft.
Microsoft provide a 'compatibility utility' which will check your hardware
and software to see what is Vista compatible and what is not. Anyone
thinking of buying Vista should, as a matter of course, run this utility to
check compatibility. If the software you use on a daily basis is then not
compatible, you have been forewarned and you can stick with XP or buy a
Vista compatible version of the software/hardware. You are not being forced
to upgrade to Vista, the choice still rests with the buyer.
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"Ahmed Ahtzaz" <> wrote in message
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> Dear Mr. John Barnett MVP
>
> This is not a good answer or solution, the cost of this SIEMENS software
> is
> now $ 1450 USD. It is working fine on windows XP.
>
> Every person who has purchased windows VISTA is very upset, because
> windows
> has lots of bugs, problems and not compatible non of hardware or software
> WHAT IS THE BENIFIT OF WINDOWS VISTA?????
>
> It is only good for childerns, who would be happy by playing games or
> music.
>
> I am going to install windows XP on my system, and will advise to all of
> my
> friend that you should never buy windows VISTA.....
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Ahmed Ahtzaz
>
> "John Barnett MVP" wrote:
>
>> If it works in Windows XP but doesn't in Vista then have you tried
>> installing it in Compatibility mode?
>>
>> 1/ Locate the setup file for Simatic manager (usually setup.exe)
>> 2/ Right click on the setup file and then select Properties
>> 3/ In he properties window, Click the Compatibility tab
>> 4/ In the compatibility window look at the 'compatibility mode' section
>> and
>> click on the box next to the 'Run this program in compatibility mode
>> for.'
>> 5/ Windows XP (Service Pack 2) should be visible in the box below. If it
>> isn't then click the arrow button to the right of the dialogue box and
>> select Windows XO (Service Pack 2) from the drop down list.
>> 6/ Now Click OK button
>> 7/ The application should now start to install
>>
>> If it will not install in compatibility mode you may need to buy a Vista
>> compatible version of the software - assuming one is available.
>>
>>
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>> Associate Expert
>> Windows - Shell/User
>>
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>>
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>> any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of
>> the
>> use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this
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>>
>> "Ahmed Ahtzaz" <> wrote in message
>> news:B4532DC4-2C9D-4950-B9FA-...
>> > Dear Sir
>> >
>> > I want to install Siemens Simatic Manager Ver 5.3 in my windows vista
>> > computer, what is the solution. It should be noted that this software
>> > is
>> > working in windows XP without any problem.
>> >
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> >
>> >
>> > Ahmed Ahtzaz
>>
>>
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