Microsoft released Vista application compatibility list

According to foreign media reports, Microsoft is about to release Windows 7 to the manufacturer, and plans to officially release the general version of Windows 7 on October 22. But even so, Microsoft has not forgotten its previous generation of client operating system Vista.

At present, Microsoft has released Vista's application compatibility list for users to download, including a list of software that is compatible with Vista, and a list of software that is not compatible with Vista. In addition, because Microsoft has promised that Windows-compatible software can be compatible with Windows 7, this list is also applicable to users who are about to upgrade Windows 7.

It is understood that the list provided by Microsoft is an Excel-based spreadsheet. Through this Excel file, users will be able to obtain detailed information about the application and related support statements. Any software that is labeled "Certified for Windows Vista" or "Works with Windows Vista" logo is compatible with Vista.

In addition, to help IT professionals understand more about the software labeled "Certified for Windows Vista" or "Works with Windows Vista" logo. Microsoft also provides additional information on some software. The application that is in the "Compatible & rdquo;, “Free Upgrade Needs", "Payment Upgrade Needs" status is also noted. It is reported that the compatibility list provided by Microsoft contains no less than 8878 software application selection lists.

The following is a definition of application compatibility status from Microsoft files:

with "Certified for/Works With Windows Vista"; the word: indicates that this application has been "Certified" For Windows Vista  or “Works with Windows Vista>

With "compatible"; means that the application is compatible with Vista or that Vista is supported, but these applications are not certified by Microsoft Windows Vista.

With <;Incompatible” Typeface: Indicates that the application does not meet Vista's compatibility standards and does not receive Vista product support.

With "Free upgrade required", it means that the app needs to perform a free upgrade to ensure compatibility or support with Vista.

With "paid upgrades required", it means that the app needs to perform a paid upgrade to ensure compatibility or support with Vista.

With "unknown"; it means that no material has been obtained from the software manufacturer, so it is not possible to determine if it is compatible with Windows Vista.

It is understood that most of the applications are compatible with the 64-bit version of Vista, work together