Microsoft reveals Vista SP1 will break some programs
By Jonathan Schlaffer
Vista SP1 was supposed to fix problems, instead it’s been very good at creating entirely new ones. A recent update required to install Vista SP1 sent some PCs into endless reboot cycles, some of which could not be recovered. Now, it seems that installing SP1 will break some of your programs that are working perfectly without the service pack.
Microsoft has composed a list of affected programs which is made of mostly security and anti-virus applications. The following have updates available which fix the compatibility issue.
BitDefender AV/Internet Security
Fujitsu Shock Sensor
Jiangmin KV Antivirus version 10 and 2008
Trend Micro Internet Security
ZoneAlarm Security Suite 7.1
Iron Speed Designer
Xheo Licensing
Rising Personal Firewall
NYT Reader
The problem with the NYT reader is slightly amusing. It stops working when the right mouse button is pressed. An odd problem to say the least.
These programs currently do not work with Vista SP1 installed and information about updates was unavailable.
Free Allegiance
Novell ZCM Agent
Cnet says that these new issues will only increase worries over backwards compatibility in Vista. Microsoft never promised to fix backwards compatibility issues, basically, update your hardware, software and every other thing or just stop using Windows.
With Linux not exactly ready for prime time then it’s upgrade or get new equipment, at least Microsoft makes your choice easy, expensive but easy.
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