Microsoft reveals Vista SP1 will break some programs

February 21, 2008

Microsoft reveals Vista SP1 will break some programs 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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