How to determine whether there are program-compatibility issues before you install Windows Vista

This article describes how to determine whether there are any program-compatibility issues before you install Windows Vista. The information in this article applies specifically to situations in which a program is already installed on a computer that is being upgraded to Windows Vista.

Visit the Windows Vista Compatibility Center to determine whether a particular application or device is compatible

Most applications and devices will run successfully on a computer that is running Windows Vista. If you have concerns about a particular application or device, visit the Windows Vista Compatibility Center to see specific compatibility information about that product before upgrading.

Contact the software vendor

We recommend that you contact the software vendor of any programs that you want to use in Windows Vista to verify compatibility with Windows Vista. For more information about program compatibility issues in Windows Vista, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: To see the Windows 7 Compatibility Center, visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/default.aspx (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/default.aspx) For information about Windows 7 Logo'd list, visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://winqual.microsoft.com/hcl/default.aspx (http://winqual.microsoft.com/hcl/default.aspx)