Windows Vista Tested Software Applications
ITS has periodically tested different software applications during the course of its investigations into Windows Vista. This site will be updated as we test more and more software.
If you would like to contribute to this listing, please submit a report to ITS and we can add it here.
Software Package |
Vista Build |
Compatible? |
Issues |
Office 2003 Suite |
RTM |
Yes |
None |
Office 2007 Suite |
RTM |
Yes |
None |
| EndNote | RTM |
Yes |
There are several known issues running the current version of EndNote in Windows Vista. Visit this website for more details. |
| Reference Manager | RTM |
Yes |
There are several known issues running the current version of Reference Manager in Windows Vista. Visit this website for more details. |
| FrontPage 2003 | RTM |
Yes |
None |
| OneNote 2003 | RTM |
Yes |
None |
| WS_FTP 2007 For Vista | RTM |
Yes |
None - available for download here. |
| SSH Secure Shell 3.2 | RTM |
Yes |
None |
| Eudora 7.1 | RTM |
Yes |
Have to run the installer as an administrator. Instructions can be found here. |
| Remedy Client 6.3 | RTM |
Yes |
Installs, but you have to install in compatibility mode, see instructions here. |
| Acrobat Professional 7.0.x | RTM |
Yes |
None |
| SecureCRT 5.2 | RTM |
Yes |
License file might not copy successfully - See here for instructions. |
| Nero Buring Suite 7.5.9 Enhanced | RTM |
Yes |
Versions of Nero Burning Suite 7 prior to version 7.5.9 are NOT compatible |
| Symantec AntiVirus 10.2 for Vista | RTM |
Yes |
You may download the full CD for this version from this website |
| Gaim 2.0 Beta 5 | RTM |
Yes |
None |
| Adobe Reader 8.0 | RTM |
Yes |
None |
| AOL Messenger 5.9 | RTM |
Yes |
None |
| Yahoo Messenger 8.1 | RTM |
Yes |
None |
| Windows Live Messenger 8.0 | RTM |
Yes |
None |
| Adobe Flash Player 9.0 (IE & FireFox) | RTM |
Yes |
None |
| Apple QuickTime 7.1.3 | RTM |
Yes |
None |
| Apple iTunes 7.0.2 | RTM |
Yes |
None |
| Real Player 10 | RTM |
Yes |
None |
| SAS 9.1.3 | RTM |
No |
Not currently supported under Windows Vista. Information can be found here. |
| Java Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 10 | RTM |
Yes |
None |
| Dreamweaver 8.0.2 | RTM |
Yes |
None |
| Fireworks 8.0 | RTM |
Yes |
Kicks Windows Vista out of AERO mode and into basic user interface |
| Anixis PPE Client 4.5 | RTM |
No |
Will not work |
| PPE Client | RTM |
No |
There is currently no client that will work with Windows Vista |
| AutoCad - All current versions (2005, 2006, & 2007) | RTM |
No |
AutoCad does not recommend installing any current AutoDesk software in Windows Vista. |
| Mozilla FireFox 2.0 | RTM |
Yes |
None |
| Microsoft Active Directory Tools (AdminPack) | RTM |
Yes |
This has to be installed following these instructions. |
| FileMaker Client 8.5 | RTM |
Yes |
Yes, although there are still some incompatibilities. Click here for more information. |
| WinRAR 3.61 | RTM |
Yes |
None |
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Last Updated: 12/10/2008