Windows xp programs compatible with Vista?

Are Windows xp programs going to be compatible with the new Vista, or will I
have to wait for some programs to make newer versions to work with Vista?

DHSMJL wrote:
> Are Windows xp programs going to be compatible with the new Vista,
> or will I have to wait for some programs to make newer versions to
> work with Vista?

Depends on the program and those who created it and how 'OS specific' they
made it.
For the most part - third party apps that were made for Windows XP will
likely function fine in Windows Vista.
However - some will crater or not work at all.

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
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http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

> DHSMJL wrote:
> > Are Windows xp programs going to be compatible with the new Vista,
> > or will I have to wait for some programs to make newer versions to
> > work with Vista?
>
> Depends on the program and those who created it and how 'OS specific' they
> made it.
> For the most part - third party apps that were made for Windows XP will
> likely function fine in Windows Vista.
> However - some will crater or not work at all.
>
> --
> Shenan Stanley
> MS-MVP
> --
> How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
>
>

I just bought a new Hp last Friday. Unaware and wasnt' even thinking of
Vista Windows. I brought it home an unpacked it..And there it was Windows
Vista staring me in the face. No books or anything to describe what the
Vista windows will except in software. I've called hp and they have no
answers other than "No, any XP software will not run on your new computer
running Vista Windows." This so microsoft can make more money on everyone
and we all run out to buy "updated versions" for the Windows Vista. I ready
to take my new Hp running Widows Vista back to the store. I so glad I
rebooted my old computer that runs XP on it. I feel more lost than ever now
on this new computer. It's funny how HP and other computer companies have
the new windows Vista on their machines, but no one has clue as to if this
will except the old xp software or anything else. Talking about "Counting
your chickens before they are hatched" The computer companies didn't even
bother to do any testing with Vista Windows software. Just put it in their
new computers and saw the money signs I guess. So far, I'm not happy with
Windows Vista.

"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

> DHSMJL wrote:
> > Are Windows xp programs going to be compatible with the new Vista,
> > or will I have to wait for some programs to make newer versions to
> > work with Vista?
>
> Depends on the program and those who created it and how 'OS specific' they
> made it.
> For the most part - third party apps that were made for Windows XP will
> likely function fine in Windows Vista.
> However - some will crater or not work at all.
>
> --
> Shenan Stanley
> MS-MVP
> --
> How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
>
>

Robin

Download and run Upgrade Advisor on your XP machine
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...deadvisor.mspx

The results are not definitive but there are helpful.


--

Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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Robin wrote:
> I just bought a new Hp last Friday. Unaware and wasnt' even
> thinking of Vista Windows. I brought it home an unpacked it..And
> there it was Windows Vista staring me in the face. No books or
> anything to describe what the Vista windows will except in
> software. I've called hp and they have no answers other than
> "No, any XP software will not run on your new computer running
> Vista Windows." This so microsoft can make more money on
> everyone and we all run out to buy "updated versions" for the
> Windows Vista. I ready to take my new Hp running Widows Vista
> back to the store. I so glad I rebooted my old computer that
> runs XP on it. I feel more lost than ever now on this new
> computer. It's funny how HP and other computer companies have
> the new windows Vista on their machines, but no one has clue as
> to if this will except the old xp software or anything else.
> Talking about "Counting your chickens before they are hatched"
> The computer companies didn't even bother to do any testing with
> Vista Windows software. Just put it in their new computers and
> saw the money signs I guess. So far, I'm not happy with Windows
> Vista.
>
> "Shenan Stanley" wrote:
>
>> DHSMJL wrote:
>>> Are Windows xp programs going to be compatible with the new
>>> Vista, or will I have to wait for some programs to make newer
>>> versions to work with Vista?
>>
>> Depends on the program and those who created it and how 'OS
>> specific' they made it.
>> For the most part - third party apps that were made for Windows
>> XP will likely function fine in Windows Vista.
>> However - some will crater or not work at all.
>>
>> --
>> Shenan Stanley
>> MS-MVP
>> --
>> How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
>> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

Windows Update will not allow you to run Nero 7 or Alcohol 120.

"DHSMJL" wrote:

> Are Windows xp programs going to be compatible with the new Vista, or will I
> have to wait for some programs to make newer versions to work with Vista?

I run nero 7 and Alcohol 120% on Vista without any problems.

....Gudmund

"tomgrass" <> skrev i meddelelsen
news:FE961BC6-A724-4A5C-A11F-...
> Windows Update will not allow you to run Nero 7 or Alcohol 120.
>
> "DHSMJL" wrote:
>
>> Are Windows xp programs going to be compatible with the new Vista, or
>> will I
>> have to wait for some programs to make newer versions to work with Vista?

In article <FE961BC6-A724-4A5C-A11F->,
says...
> Windows Update will not allow you to run Nero 7 or Alcohol 120.
>
> "DHSMJL" wrote:
>
> > Are Windows xp programs going to be compatible with the new Vista, or will I
> > have to wait for some programs to make newer versions to work with Vista?
>
I run Alcohol 120 on Windows XP. Windows update works fine with my
system.

Every time I tried to run the install programs, Windows Update would lock it
up and prevent a complete install. It would not let me remove the program I
would have to go to a restore point to remove them.

"Gudmund Liebach Nielsen" wrote:

> I run nero 7 and Alcohol 120% on Vista without any problems.
>
> ....Gudmund
>
> "tomgrass" <> skrev i meddelelsen
> news:FE961BC6-A724-4A5C-A11F-...
> > Windows Update will not allow you to run Nero 7 or Alcohol 120.
> >
> > "DHSMJL" wrote:
> >
> >> Are Windows xp programs going to be compatible with the new Vista, or
> >> will I
> >> have to wait for some programs to make newer versions to work with Vista?
>
>