Microsoft: Vista SP1 will break these programs

[.Kompressor]

I hope Call of Duty 4 isn't on the list eventually. :angry: lol I'll be like a person on Crack without it.

Microsoft: Vista SP1 will break these programs

By Suzanne Tindal

Special to CNET News.com

Published: February 21, 2008, 6:19 AM PST

Microsoft has published a list of programs that will not work or that will suffer from reduced functionality after the installation of Vista Service Pack 1.

The list of programs consists mostly of security applications, such as Trend Micro Internet Security 2008. However, programs such as The New York Times Reader application also feature on the list. Users are advised to install updates from the application vendor to fix the problem.

"Windows Vista Service Pack 1 contains many security, reliability, and feature updates for Windows Vista," the company said. "A program may experience a loss of functionality after you install Windows Vista SP1. However, most programs will continue to work as expected after you install Windows Vista SP1."

Further Reading at:

http://www.news.com/Microsoft-Vista-SP1-wi..._3-6231449.html

[The Teej]

Wait, what? I thought SP1 was supposed to fix compatibility issues?

[+Tantawi Subscriber²]

I don't use any of these programs, nice :p and running SP1 x64 already.

[CoolCatBad]

Well, as was posted earlier, they will indeed break unless you update them as described on the KB article.

[xendrome]

Don't get all your panties wadded up, thats probably the extent of the list... so get over it.

And no, COD4 doesn't break with SP1....

Theres a total of what.. 10 apps on that list, and they all interface into the OS through the security center or GUI in some way, thats probably why they break.

Download update to app, nothing to see here.

[Eric Veteran]

If you look at the actual KB article there are only 12 programs on this list, and they all have updates to fix the incompatibility. :)

[jimbo11883]

Not much of a problem. I don't use any of these apps, but for people that do, staying up-to-date will solve the problem.

[Noveed]

need for speed pro street stopped working :( had to uninstall and then re install

[CdCViRus]

so what's the big fuss? Some poorly-written software broke. Those guys will just rewrite their software and that would be the end of it.

[Ayepecks]

The whole reason Microsoft sat on SP1 was so developers would make sure it worked. Sorry, but no sympathy from me for anyone who whines about Microsoft for this.

[Doli]

so what's the big fuss? Some poorly-written software broke. Those guys will just rewrite their software and that would be the end of it.

Yea, all of the listed programs already have a ifx out (A supported version is now available under "More information") except for three of them.

[qdave]

luckily i dont use any of those strange softwares.

[ShaneSparky_YYZ]

I don't use any of those programs, but I haven't switched to Vista yet, i'll wait till I hear better things about it first, maybe when Windows 7 is out? LOL!

[williamhook]

Anyone remember Windows XP Service Pack 2? The exact same thing happened.

Ah, I remember it well. People died of fear. :rofl:

[hagjohn]

It's such a big list... :rolleyes:

[MGS4-SS]

It's such a big list... :rolleyes:

Stay tuned, it will get bigger.

[.Kompressor]

The list has been updated today already . lol

and sp1 is not released to full public yet.... so we will see.

[Ran Sagy]

Well, There were changes to Security-related parts as per the EU agreements (Mcaffee\Symantec whine case), I think - So it's not surprising to see certain security software breaking as a result.

Nothing really to complain about here, Either.

[+LogicalApex MVC]

*hawn* the majority have new versions to fix the issue anyway...

[Julius Caro]

There were a lot more things that didnt work properly with XP SP2, if I remember correctly. So this list is nothing compared to that. NOTHING!

[Hum]

Microsoft has published a list of programs that will not work or that will suffer from reduced functionality after the installation of Vista Service Pack 1.

I warned you all ... :shiftyninja:

[Foub]

Is that a murder of crows I hear cawing?

[cork1958]

"Windows Vista Service Pack 1 contains many security, reliability, and feature updates for Windows Vista,"

How can it contain MANY updates for these items when it hasn't been out long enough to garner that many issues. Oh, I know how, it's a POS to begin with, that's how!! :laugh:

I can't wait to hear how many machines get foobarred because of this thing!!

[OblivionStalker]

Not MS's fault. Updates for those programs will be released, and when they are, just update to the new version.

[7Dash8]

Not MS's fault. Updates for those programs will be released, and when they are, just update to the new version.

In the meanwhile I have called a waaaambulance so for people complaining please stand by it will be here shortly.