Only 104 Applications "Certified for Windows Vista"

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Microsoft on Wednesday posted a page listing 787 applications that have been tested on Windows Vista, thus far only 104 applications have received certification, most of them being Microsoft's own applications along with companies like Ahead, Cyberlink and Trend Micro to name a few.

The web site splits the certification into two areas, Certified and "Works with Windows Vista"

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.

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.

Betanews reports that "McAfee and other major vendors has yet to make the list, which Microsoft says will be updated each week. The small number of applications could be why Microsoft is offering to pay up to $1,000 to a third party certification company for software developers to test their programs."

View: Applications that have earned the "Certified for Windows Vista" logo or Works with..

(1 reply) #1 cannedmeat on 22 Feb 2007 - 12:43

LMAO! most are MS apps. Hmm I smell an anti-trust lawsuit again. the EU and others will have a field day with MS.

you get windows defender with Vista but Mcafee can't make the list? M-o-n-o-p-o-l-y.

Here's a bit of information on the slow vista sales. http://gamedrift.com/articles.php?a=275

#1.1 +TCLN Ryster on 22 Feb 2007 - 12:48

That would only be true if it was proven that Microsoft was intentionally not certifying competing products. So far there is absolutely no mention of anything of the sort, so why would you even say something like that?

To get your product certified requires that you submit it to Microsoft and that it meets a certain quality level. Given the general rubbish that some of these companies spew out, it's hardly surprising that few applications have made the list.

(2 replies) #2 +TCLN Ryster on 22 Feb 2007 - 12:44

Quote -

along with companies like Nero, Cyberlink and Trend Micro to name a few.

Nero isn't a company, Nero is a product. Ahead is the company.

#2.1 Neobond on 22 Feb 2007 - 12:45

Fixed, thanks

#2.2 roadwarrior on 22 Feb 2007 - 19:38

The company is listed as Nero AG on Microsoft's site, and that is also what the company calls itself on their own web site http://www.nero.com/enu/About_Nero.html, so Neobond fixed something that wasn't broken in the first place.

#3 Ghost_one on 22 Feb 2007 - 15:43

actualy thoes are preaty much the only big ones maybe Autodesk , Ulead to.

(1 reply) #4 Dakkaroth on 22 Feb 2007 - 18:26

I just can't stand people who sit and say,"MICROSOFT VISTA IS BUGGED. MY PROGRAMS DON'T WORK."

It's like 'no sht?!' I think the thing many people forget is how many products didn't work for XP when it first came out. Meh, I guess it's what happens after 6 years..

#4.1 PieAnn on 23 Feb 2007 - 02:22

I second emotion to that.

Patience friends. it's not Vista fault.

Just a tip: how about trying opensource programs. It's free and it's updated all the time.

BUT on the other hand, there will be this question like "Why did Vista didn't adopt the programs that have been certified at XP's timeline?"

#5 raskren on 22 Feb 2007 - 18:57

Big friggin deal.

There's software on that list to do pretty much whatever you want to do with Vista.

You should all purchase from motivated developers who actually give a **** (those on this list).

#6 parithon on 22 Feb 2007 - 20:38

The main problem here is that the majority of the software companies, and especially driver development, refused to work and get something out until after Vista RTM'd. An unfortunate thought...

#7 Naughty Dog on 23 Feb 2007 - 02:02

Give them a bit of time, XP did that for me too when I had my copy in 2002 even. I just wish however MS would release an update that allows vista to fully emulate XP and have programs work unless they are anti(something) products. Otherwise, I'm using XP in cunjunction to dual boot

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