Sep 21, 2006 Windows Vista compatibility presents a challenge to independent software vendors (ISVs) and channel vendors. With a new user interface, new security model and tons of fit-and-finish modifications, it would be smart to look at exactly what's happening under Vista's hood in terms of application compatibility - and determine how it might affect your products.
Windows Vista Compatibility Windows 10: BasicSummary
Compatibility testers are available for Windows 7, 8.1 & 10.
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The Windows 10 compatibility tester cannot run on Windows XP or Vista but a substitute is available.
Details
1 Test for compatibility with Windows 7 & Windows 8.1
1.1 If you plan to install Windows 7 or 8, you need to check your computer’s hardware & software compatibility with the new OS.
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor - Download[This can run on WinXP & Vista] - see also Windows 7 system requirements
Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant - download[This can run on WinXP & Vista] - see alsoWindows 8 system requirements
1.2 In addition to providing information about the chances of a successful installation, the compatibility reports will alert you to any hardware components that you will need to pay attention to afterwards.See Where to get hardware drivers.
Windows 10 Upgrade Compatibility Test
2Test for compatibility with Windows 10
2.1 If you plan to install Windows 10, you need to check your computer’s hardware & software compatibility with the new OS. Review the Windows 10 System requirements carefully; whilst it starts off with a simple table of requirements, there is an awful lot tucked away in its details [see also my section 3 below].
2.2 In addition to providing information about the chances of a successful installation, the compatibility reports will alert you to any hardware components that you will need to pay attention to afterwards. See Compatibility report for Windows 10 FAQ - Windows Help &Where to get hardware drivers.
3Additional Windows 10 system requirements
3.1To install a 64-bit OS on a 64-bit PC, your processor needs to support CMPXCHG16b, PrefetchW, and LAHF/SAHF.This is stated in Windows 10 System requirements but is tucked away near the end [Additional requirements to use certain features section, four bullet points up from the end]. The Windows 10 upgrade checker [GWX] and Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant check all these items.
3.2 Early versions of the Windows 10 System requirements stated that the CPU must support SSE2, NX, PAE extensions [a requirement that was introduced for Windows 8.1]. Whilst current versions of the Windows 10 System requirementsstatement do not include this constraint, a forum user reported on 18 April 2016 that lack of support for NX extensions was given as the reason for failure during an attempted upgrade to Windows 10. The Windows 10 upgrade checker [GWX] and Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant check for these items. For further information about SSE2, NX, PAE requirements, see
4Install Windows 10 as a test before parting with any money
4.1 Even if your computer is compatible you might find that Windows 10 does not perform very well. It does make tougher demands on your hardware then previous OSs and applications can be noticeably slower.
4.2 Just by way of example, I have Windows 10 running well on a twelve year old Dell Inspiron 9300 with just two problems [that I have managed to work around] yet I was in touch in the Dell forums with another user of the same model with apparently the same specs but his Windows 10 problems proved insurmountable.
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4.3 You won't know if it works until you try it. So even if it passes all the tests, get yourself a system imaging utility such as Macrium Reflect [free edition] and make a system image of your computer] before installing Windows 10.
4.4 You can install Windows 10 by booting the computer from installation media created using the Media creation tool Behringer uca200 driver windows 10 free. . Make sure you choose the right Windows 10 in the choices you make here so that you can avoid any need to reinstall if you do decide to buy it.
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4.5 If you currently have Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1, you might still be able to upgrade for free. See Get Windows 10 upgrade still - GroovyPost
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Windows Vista compatibility presents a challenge to independent software vendors (ISVs) and channel vendors. With a new user interface, new security model and tons of fit-and-finish modifications, it would be smart to look at exactly what's happening under Vista's hood in terms of application compatibility -- and determine how it might affect your products.
What are potential Vista application compatibility problems?
Here are some Windows Vista application compatibility issues for you to consider.
User Account Control is a new security feature that keeps users from running with too many security privileges. Briefly stated, users log on -- whether they are power users, ordinary users or administrators -- and are assigned a normal security token. When an action is requested that requires administrative privileges, a logon prompt is displayed and the user must enter credentials. At that time, an administrative security token is assigned to them that allows them to carry out the protected function.
While Microsoft has done its best to make this a minimally intrusive feature, it can have implications on applications you're developing. For one, do you need administrative rights to run your application? Or does your application require administrative access to certain areas of the system periodically? You'll want to make sure UAC doesn't interfere with the normal operation of your program.
If it will be too costly to convert applications to function correctly in Windows Vista, consider providing support to bridge technologies. For instance, you may want to run an application within a virtual machine (VM) provided by VMware Player or Virtual PC with a compatible operating system installed on that virtual machine. With the recent cost decreases of each of these products, many organizations are finding it increasingly cost effective to deploy applications within VMs rather than fund expensive software upgrades every time an operating system is refreshed.
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How to test Vista application compatibility
If you're interested in running a battery of tests and compatibility comparisons on Windows Vista, you'll want to download the beta version of the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0 (ACT). According to Microsoft, ACT 'assists you in identifying and managing your application portfolio, reducing the cost and time involved in resolving application compatibility issues, and helps you quickly deploy Windows Vista and Windows XP Service Pack 2 operating systems.' It's a thorough set of tools for running your application through the various areas of Windows Vista that might break it. While it's not designed specifically for ISVs, it is still a tool you will find useful for application testing. Beta releases for this toolkit come fairly regularly, so you will want to monitor the Microsoft Connect site for fresh downloads.
More on Windows Vista
Also, check out the Windows Vista Application Compatibility Community. ISVs can find relevant information on this portal, including links to the latest automated tools for testing their applications against Windows Vista.
Windows Vista Compatibility Check Test
About the author
Jonathan Hassell is an author, consultant and speaker residing in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jonathan's books include RADIUS, Learning Windows Server 2003, Hardening Windows and most recently Windows Vista: Beyond the Manual. His work is seen regularly in popular periodicals such as Windows IT Pro Magazine, SecurityFocus, PC Pro and Microsoft TechNet Magazine. He speaks around the world on topics including Windows administration, networking and security. Comments are closed.
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