To find products that currently have earned the "Certified for Windows Vista" logo or that have earned the "Works with Windows Vista" logo, you can do any of the following.

•	Check the appropriate lists in this article
•	Run the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0
•	Visit the Windows Marketplace Web site
•	Download the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor to check the compatibility of individual computers

Note For more information about how to troubleshoot program compatibility, see the "Additional information" section.

If you have a software program that is not Windows Vista-compatible, you still may be able to get it to run on Windows Vista by using the individual program's Compatibility tab or by using any of the troubleshooting methods that are referenced in this article.

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Applications that have earned the "Certified for Windows Vista" logo

The "Certified for Windows Vista" logo is a compatibility designation for applications and devices that have passed a rigorous testing program on computers that are running Windows Vista. The technical requirements for this designation target four core areas: reliability, security, compatibility with Windows Vista and future operating systems, and installation and removal.

To view the list of applications that have earned the "Certified for Windows Vista" logo, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

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Applications that have earned the "Works with Windows Vista" logo

The "Works with Windows Vista" logo is a compatibility designation that is designed to encourage Windows Vista compatibility for the current generation of Windows-based applications. To receive this designation, software companies test their applications to make sure that the applications meet the program's guidelines.

To view the list of applications that have earned the "Works with Windows Vista" logo, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

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Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor

The Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor will help you determine whether your Windows XP-based computer can run Windows Vista. You can also use the Upgrade Advisor to determine whether your Windows Vista-based computer is ready for an upgrade to a more powerful edition of Windows Vista.

For more information about how to download and to install the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

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Windows Marketplace Web site

To find additional Windows-compatible programs online, visit the Windows Marketplace Web site. Windows Marketplace is a Web site that contains links to thousands of different software and hardware products that work with Windows, from productivity programs and games to digital cameras and portable media players. For more information about Windows Marketplace, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

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Additional information

For more information about how to find Windows-compatible programs, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Most programs that are written for Windows XP also work in this version of Windows. But some older programs might run poorly or might not run at all. If a program that is written for an earlier version of Windows does not run correctly, use the Program Compatibility Wizard to change the compatibility settings for the program. To change settings for a program manually, use the individual program's Compatibility tab. For more information about how to use an individual program's Compatibility tab, visit the following Microsoft Web site: For more information about Windows Vista Application Compatibility, visit the following Microsoft Web site: For more information about how to troubleshoot program compatibility, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: Note If you still have program-incompatibility problems, you might want to ask someone for help or contact support. For information about how to contact support, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

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Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0

The Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) 5.0 is a life-cycle management tool that assists in identifying and managing your overall application portfolio, reducing the cost and time involved in resolving application compatibility issues, and helping you quickly deploy Windows Vista and Windows Updates.

For more information about how to download and to install the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0, visit the following Microsoft Web site: For more information about how to troubleshoot program compatibility, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: If you are trying to troubleshoot a software program that is not Windows Vista-compatible, there are troubleshooting resources that are available to you. If you have a software program that is not Windows Vista-compatible, you still may be able to get it to run on Windows Vista by using the individual program's Compatibility tab.

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ISVs that are interested in learning more about the "Certified for Windows Vista" and "Works with Windows Vista" logo programs can visit the following Microsoft Web site:

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