Windows Vista Application Compatibility Update

Due to significant underlying software architecture and security enhancements in Windows Vista, it will not be a surprise if you’re facing with application program compatibility issues, especially for those older and legacy games or software that are not upgraded or updated by developers. Where there are compatibility issues, the game or application may not be installed correctly, may cause system instability or its primary functions may not work correctly. Microsoft is trying to patch and fix these issues with Vista application compatibility update.

As of end of April 2007, Microsoft has released Windows Vista Application Compatibility Update updated on March 2007, which intends to address common application compatibility issues in Windows Vista and improves support for many apps and programs. The KB932246 is distributed to Vista clients via Windows Update automatically. However, if you disable Windows Update, you may want to download and install it manually.

Download the Windows Vista Application Compatibility Update (32-bit edition).
Download the Windows Vista Application Compatibility Update (64-bit edition).

KB 932246 contains all the hotfixes and patches that are included in previous release of compatibility update for Vista KB929427. In general, the following applications will have better support with the update in Windows Vista:

• Lenovo Presentation Director 1.0.0.1
• ACDSee 8
• Trend Micro Internet Security 2006 (PC-cillin) 14.0 – 14.59
• Trend Micro Internet Security 2007 (PC-cillin) 15.0 – 15.19
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Administration Tools Pack
• RealNetworks RealPlayer 6.0.12
• AOL Safety and Security Center 2.5.4.1
• Toshiba Tecra M7 1.70

Fixes included in KB 929427:

• IBM Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore 3.00
• Rosetta Stone 2.1.3
• Microsoft Encarta Standard 2007
• Family Feud Online Party
• Crystal Player Professional 1.97
• Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1
• Total Commander 6.55
• Sony FeliCa Port (PaSoRi) 3.0.0.0
• Label Mighty 6
• AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5.0.47
• LEGO Star Wars
• HD Tach 3
• Adobe Photoshop Elements Version 4.0
• Digital Zenkoku Map Townpage Database 7
• Auslogics Disk Defrag 1.0.3
• EasyRecovery Professional Version 6.04
• Microsoft Money 2005
• Microsoft Money 2006
• SmartInstall 2.16
• Adobe Creative Suite CS2
• Jv16 Power Tools
• SG TCP Optimizer 2.0.3
• CyberLink PowerCinema 4.0
• Google Desktop 4.2006.1008
• Roxio Easy Media Creator 7.5
• Adobe Premiere Elements 3
• Battlefield 2 Deluxe
• Opera 9.02
• Palm Desktop 6.0
• Microsoft Digital Image Suite 2006
• Microsoft Flight Simulator X
• IBM SmartSuite Millennium Edition - Freelance Graphics 9.8
• LimeWire 4.12
• Calyx Point 5.3
• Bitvise Tunnelier 4.20
• Sun Microsystems Java Control Panel
• Azureus 1.0
• HD Tune 2.5.1
• BeatJam 2006 SE
• Justsystems Ichitaro 2006
• Adobe Photoshop CS 8.0
• ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5
• Sun Microsystems J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 9
• AOL 9.0 - x64
• Microsoft DevStudio 9.0
• The Weather Channel Desktop 5.0.1
• Absolute Poker Version 5.7
• BitLord 1.1.5.6
• SpeedFan 4.31
• Delphi 7 Professional
• TweakNow PowerPack 2006
• Microsoft Office 2003 Web Folders
• Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
• Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 Plus
• Virtual CD 8
• Macromedia Fireworks MX2004 7.0.2.295
• Doranet Kids Nyugaku Jyunbi Taikenban
• Doranet Shogaku Ichinensei Taikenban
• Minna de TV Denwa Starter
• Power Utility - Remote administration 3.1.0.0
• MotionDV STUDIO 5.8J for FUJITSU
• Softex OmniPass 1.0.0.1
• Minna de TV Phone Starter 2.1.0.1
• Macromedia ColdFusion MX 7 Enterprise Edition
• Microsoft Age of Empires III
• Microsoft Age of Empires III : The WarChiefs Expansion Pack
• Microsoft Zoo Tycoon 2
• Microsoft Zoo Tycoon 2: African Adventure Expansion Pack
• Microsoft Zoo Tycoon 2: Endangered Species Expansion Pack
• Microsoft Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania Expansion Pack
• Microsoft Zoo Tycoon 2: Zookeeper Collection Expansion Pack
• Microsoft Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends
• Microsoft Fable: The Lost Chapters
• Microsoft Dungeon Siege II
• Microsoft Dungeon Siege: Legends of Aranna

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