Knowledge Base

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

Article ID: 933305

Article Last Modified on 11/5/2007

APPLIES TO

Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
Windows Vista Enterprise
Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
Windows Vista Ultimate
Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
Windows Vista Business
Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Windows Vista Home Premium
Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
Windows Vista Home Basic
Windows Vista Starter

SUMMARY

This article contains links to current lists of applications that have earned the "Certified for Windows Vista" logo or the "Works with Windows Vista" logo. These applications are officially supported on Windows Vista by our independent software vendor (ISV) partners. There are many applications that are compatible and work well with Windows Vista but that are not included in the lists. These applications are not included in the list because they have not yet gone through the Windows Vista logo program, or because they are still going through the program. New applications are continually being added to the program.

INTRODUCTION

The "More information" section contains links to lists of products that currently have earned the "Certified for Windows Vista" logo or that have earned the "Works with Windows Vista" logo. For the most up-to-date information about this logo program, run the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0 or visit the Windows Marketplace Web site. You can also download the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor to check individual computers.

For more information about how to download and install the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsvista/aa905102.aspx

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

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx

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.

ISVs that are interested in learning more about these logo programs can visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://microsoft.mrmpslc.com/InnovateOnWindowsVista/

MORE INFORMATION