Compatibility

Microsoft, I think compatibility with a wide array of programs needs
immediate attention. When I switched to Vista, it was like starting all over
again with a new computer. I try to transfer programs from XP to Vista but
compatibility is ALWAYS an issue, and Vista won't allow the programs,
documents & files and even some software into the PC running Vista.
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Thanks to all,
Tonio Geavanti

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Tonio wrote:
> Microsoft, I think compatibility with a wide array of programs needs
> immediate attention. When I switched to Vista, it was like starting all over
> again with a new computer. I try to transfer programs from XP to Vista but
> compatibility is ALWAYS an issue, and Vista won't allow the programs,
> documents & files and even some software into the PC running Vista.


That's the case whenever any new operating system is released. Many
software manufacturers are often slow to make their products compatible
with the new OS, as they'd much rather sell you new versions. That's
why people check the compatibility of their current applications (and
hardware components/peripherals) *before* deciding to purchase a new OS.


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"Tonio" <Tonio@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:A3C76347-E5E9-4782-834F-CE59278185A1@microsoft.com...
> Microsoft, I think compatibility with a wide array of programs needs
> immediate attention. When I switched to Vista, it was like starting all
> over
> again with a new computer. I try to transfer programs from XP to Vista but
> compatibility is ALWAYS an issue, and Vista won't allow the programs,
> documents & files and even some software into the PC running Vista.
> --
> Thanks to all,
> Tonio Geavanti
>


Tonio

You are absolutely right in what you say. It is deplorable behavior by the
authors of 3rd party programs. I would like to know where these people get
off in expecting us to buy new versions and not supplying us with free
software for use on our computers.

If we let this behavior go by without making a stand, we will be expected to
pay for food, clothes, cars, stereos. Who knows where it will all end..

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"compatibility is ALWAYS an issue"
I don't think so!

I have had only 1 program(Nero 6) that was totally incompatible with vista.
The rest installed easily, or were installed in the XP SP2 mode.

"Tonio" wrote:

> Microsoft, I think compatibility with a wide array of programs needs
> immediate attention. When I switched to Vista, it was like starting all over
> again with a new computer. I try to transfer programs from XP to Vista but
> compatibility is ALWAYS an issue, and Vista won't allow the programs,
> documents & files and even some software into the PC running Vista.
> --
> Thanks to all,
> Tonio Geavanti
>
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> Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this
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> http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/com....vista.general

Hello Tonio:
There are a lot of programs that DO work with Vista. Here is a MS
website you can check with to see if software you want is compatible with
Vista:

http://www.appreadiness.com/default.aspx

xiowan..........in tucson

"Tonio" wrote:

> Microsoft, I think compatibility with a wide array of programs needs
> immediate attention. When I switched to Vista, it was like starting all over
> again with a new computer. I try to transfer programs from XP to Vista but
> compatibility is ALWAYS an issue, and Vista won't allow the programs,
> documents & files and even some software into the PC running Vista.
> --
> Thanks to all,
> Tonio Geavanti
>
> ----------------
> This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the
> suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I
> Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this
> link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then
> click "I Agree" in the message pane.
>
> http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/com....vista.general