i updated windows xp to windows vista but most of the softwares doesn't work what can i do?

Question

i updated windows xp to windows vista but most of the softwares doesn't work what can i do? can i keep windows xp to run some of the softwares......................

Answer 1

You will have to go to each of the software's sites and look for Vista patches or upgrades.



Using the compatibility function I find is a waste of time. Half the time it never works properly.



You have two choices really, struggle on with Vista or back all your data off, rip off Vista and reinstall XP as a clean install.

Answer 2

Hello,



(ANS) No.1 You have hit the nail on the head, sadly "the" major problem that does still exist is one of software compatibility. This means that with windows Vista. NOT all software is Vista compatible, especially older software.



No.2 Frankly this is something that makes me furious with both Microsoft and the software industry. Microsoft write a new version of windows only to find that many programs no longer work with it smoothly. YES! Microsoft's own software works nicely with there new OS but many third party programs don't funny that isn't it??



No.3 Further if Microsoft were not in such a frantic rush to push the next version of windows out of the Microsoft factory front door. Then many more software houses would have more of a chance to write new programs that ended up working with the new version of windows. But everyone is in such a frantic hurry and this results in poor programs that are still full of glitches because it wasn't tested correctly or the software is just not viable with something like Vista. Device drivers have been a dreadful problem with Vista too, many drivers didn't work with Vista and only 12mths after Vista's launch have some companies finally caught up with vista drivers for some devices.



No.4 SEE:- WikiPedia's Vista software compatibility listing which might be helpful in this context. Sorry! I don't have the URL in this machine but a quick Google or Yahoo search should finding it for you.



No.5 NOP!! if you have literally upgraded from XP to Vista i.e. installed vista over XP then the answer sadly is NO! you cannot now revert back to XP without wiping Vista and re-installing XP.



No.6 Some of your past XP software may still run in Vistas compatibility mode. You can run individual programs in compatibility mode and it ask's you which OS your programs ran under such as win98, NT, Win2k, XP SP2,etc.



No.7 Duel boot machines running XP or Vista can be set up but its NOT a simple task nor is it a straight forwards process either. Its not a novice task (no disrespect intended), its technically complicated more so than in the past because of the way MS have changed the way Vista boots in contrast to how XP boots.



kind regards Ivan



computer veteran, windows user since 1989.

Answer 3

No one who has any sense leaves XP for a first one ever version of VISTA.



I think you should remove your vista and upload the latest XP once again, i have many friends who have done the same and says that VISTA is very stupid and they have many problems with software and programs, inc my brother..



XP derives from Windows based operating systems, but VISTA so far is just a one off MS has created and sold.

Answer 4

You can set up for dual boot so the computer will ask if you want XP or Vista when it boots.



What software are you having trouble with. There could be updates at the relative website.

Answer 5

try running the software in windows xp mode.

windows vista will allow you to run your programs inside of a "Shell" that will let you program think it is still in windows xp..

If that doesn't work then you could Always go to java.sun.com and download their vbox software and make a "Software" windows xp on your vista machine and run the programs inside of there

Answer 6

You can download a free program called Microsoft Virtual PC. Then, if your computer can handle it, you can run an XP inside your vista. It can be configured to work with ur vista desktop seamlessly (drag and drop between windows, internet.. etc..)



for more details on how to do this:

http://lifehacker.com/software/windows/geek-to-live--run-windows-xp-inside-vista-with-virtual-pc-238071.php

Answer 7

I had the same problem when I updated from 2000 to Vista last week. While Nero and Symantec wanted me to pay for new software, I visited the webpage for my printer's manufacturer and found to my delight that they provided a conversion download which allowed my Kyocera printer to run with Vista.

Try visiting your appropriate sites and look for software updates.

Answer 8

No. certainly in hassle-free terms approximately 60% of domicile windows xp utility works with domicile windows vista. utility that has been produced by employing Microsoft will artwork, yet utility from different distributors has a tendency to place in and not functionality exact.

Answer 9

Go back to XP. Problems does not stop with vista.

Answer 10

Bryan and Mike are also correct but you cannot use duel boot unless you uninstall vista first then choose the option to install Vista separately.

Answer 11

the best things is to degrade back to xp. From what I hear vista has so many problems.