近日我們在IEbeta網站看到一份Vista對各種常用軟件、游戲的兼容性列表，從中可以看出大部分我們熟悉的軟件，都榜上有名，不過這份始終是國外玩家測試的列表，所以對中文軟件方面沒有進行測試。
大家如果感興趣的話，可以組織一些同好，一起裝上Vista然後對中文軟件進行一番測試，以下為編輯摘錄的軟件兼容性列表，想看完全版本的朋友，請[點擊這裡]進入。
完全兼容的軟件
* MathWorks MatLab 2006a (32-bit)
反間諜軟件
* Ad Muncher v4.7 Beta (32 Bit)
* Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Personal v1.06r1 (32 Bit)
* Rogers Yahoo! Antispy (32 Bit)
* Spybot S&D v1.2 (32 Bit)
* Spybot S&D v1.4 (32 Bit)
* Spyware Doctor v3.2 (32 Bit)
* SpywareBlaster 3.4 (32 Bit)
* SuperAdsBlocker v2 (32 Bit)
點評：反間諜軟件，我們看到的都是基於32Bit的，不知有沒有適合64Bit的反間諜軟件，不過畢竟現在用64BitVista的人還是蠻少的，還是先在32Bit上站穩腳跟吧！
殺毒軟件
* Avast v4.6.744 Home Edition (32 Bit) [NOTE: Active Scanning does NOT work.]
* Avast v4.6.763 Home Edition (32 Bit) [NOTE: All features now APPEAR to work!]
* Avast v4.7.827 Home Edition (32 Bit)
* AVG Professional Edition 7.1.384 (32 Bit)
* ClamWin v0.87.1 (32 Bit and 64 Bit)
* Command Antivirus v4.92.91 (32 Bit)
* Eset NOD32 v2.50.16 (32 Bit)
* Eset NOD32 v2.51.8 (32 Bit and 64 Bit) [NOTE: Control Center doesn't work in account with administrator privileges (UAPs fault?), works fine with built-in Administrator account.]
* Etrust Antivirus Corporate v7.0.139 (32 Bit)
* F-Prot AntiVirus v3.16c (32 Bit)
* Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal Pro (32 Bit)
* Kaspersky Anti-Virus v6.0.299 (32 Bit)
* Symantec Norton Antivirus 2003 Professional (32 Bit)
* Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security v14.55.1003 (32 Bit)
* VirusChaser v5 (32 Bit)
點評：卡巴斯基、諾頓和PC-cillin都上榜了，證明在軟件領域裡，殺毒軟件都是永遠拼博風頭浪尖的，而且筆者看到AVG這樣一款免費的殺毒軟件也能立刻跟進Vista的開發，實在是讓人有點驚訝。
備份軟件
* DriveImage v7 (32 Bit)
* Ghost v9 (32 Bit)
點評：Vista現在采用了鏡像安裝的方式，所以在安裝時間上大大縮短了，我們還需要DriveImage或Ghost嗎？答案當然是肯定的，畢竟花上三四十分鐘裝一個純淨的Vista，還不如用五分鐘就能鏡像還原了。而且所有的設置驅動都裝好。
光盤相關軟件
* AnyDVD v5.3.2.1 (32 Bit)
* AnyDVD v5.9.4.1 (32 Bit)
* AnyDVD v5.9.6.3 (32 Bit)
* AnyDVD v6.0.0.4 (32 Bit)
* CloneDVD v2.8.4.1 (32 Bit)
* Daemon Tools v4.0.3 (32 Bit) [NOTE: New version runs perfectly.]
* DVD Decrypter v3.5.4.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Displays error on close, but burns no problem.]
* DVD Shrink 3.2 (32 Bit)
* Frog ASPI v0.29.4 (32 Bit)
* InterVideo DVDCopy v3 (32 Bit)
* Gamejack v4.0.0.590 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Two virtual drives included.]
* Gamejack v5.0.3.3 (32 Bit) [NOTE: One virtual drive included.]
* Nero Burning ROM v5.5.10.5 (OEM) (32 Bit)
* Nero Burning ROM/Ultra Edition v6.6.0.14 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Nero Express crashes, but Nero Burning ROM works perfectly fine.]
* Nero Burning ROM/Ultra Edition v6.6.0.16 (32 Bit)
* StarPort v2.6.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Includes working virtual CD/DVD drive!]
* UltraISO v7.6.5.1269 (32 Bit)
* Virtual CloneDrive v5.1.3.1 (32 Bit)
* Virtual CloneDrive v5.1.4.5 (32 Bit)
點評：筆得在使用Vista裡面的刻錄功能時常遇到問題，所以只能使用專業的刻錄軟件，其中國人用得最多的就是Nero，在列表中卡Nero各版本的支持都不錯，著名的虛擬光驅軟件Daemon Tools也支持得不錯。
壓縮軟件
* 7-Zip v3.42 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Works, but file associations do not stick.]
* Power Archiver v9.25 (32 Bit)
* WinAce v2.6 (32 Bit)
* WinRAR v3.42 (32 Bit)
* WinRAR v3.5x (32 Bit)
* WinRAR v4 Beta (32 Bit)
* WinZip v9.0 (32 Bit)
* ZipGenius v6.0.2.1041 (32 Bit)
點評：在國外大部分人都使用公開免費的Zip格式，所以裝了Vista後就不必安裝WinZip等軟件了，系統本身就支持壓縮/解壓縮。但國內很多軟件都是用RAR格式壓縮的，所以裝上一個還是必要的，至於你用的是WinRAR還是7-Zip，就要看看這篇文章了《》
磁盤整理軟件
* O&O Defrag v8 Pro - Build 1341 (32 Bit)
開發軟件
* IDA Pro Standard v4.7 (32 Bit)
* Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 (32 Bit)
* Macromedia Fireworks 2004 (32 Bit)
* Macromedia Fireworks v8 (32 Bit)
* Macromedia Flash Professional MX 2004 (32 Bit)
* Macromedia Flash v8 (32 Bit)
* Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Needs FrontPage Server Extensions 2000/2002 which are available from Microsoft's web site.]
* Microsoft Xbox SDK Build #5849 (32 Bit)
點評：看到列表裡包含了Macromedia和Microsoft公司的多款設計開發軟件都能在Vista下面運行正常，看來在這個系統上面又有很多網頁和程序被開發出來了！
模擬器
* 1964 v0.9.9 (32 Bit)
* ePSXe v1.6.0 (32 Bit)
* FCEU v0.98.13-pre (32 Bit)
* MagicEngine v1.0.0 PR10 (32 Bit)
* Project64 v1.6 (32 Bit)
* RockNES v4.03 (32 Bit)
* RockNES X v2.0f (32 Bit)
* Stella v1.4.2 (32 Bit)
* Z26 v2.1.3 (32 Bit)
* zSNESW v1.43pre {May 14, 2006} (32 Bit)
點評：看來可以在Vista下玩大部分的模擬游戲了，連PS模擬器都能完全兼容。
文件共享軟件
* ABC (Yet Another Bittorrent Client) v3.1 (32 Bit)
* Ares v1.8.1 (32 Bit)
* Azureus v2.3.0.4 + JRE v5.0 (32 Bit) {Java}
* Azureus v2.3.0.6 + JRE v5.0 (32 Bit){Java} [NOTE: Crashes sometimes (Java reports errors) causing Aero Glass to become disabled, but re-enables on program close.]
* Bear Share v5.x.x (32 Bit)
* Bitcomet v0.57 (32 Bit)
* BitLord v1.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: It has to be for 2K/XP or it won't work at all!]
* BitSpirit v3.1.0.0777 (32 Bit)
* BitTornado 0.3.7 (32 Bit)
* BitTorrent v4.0.4 (32 Bit)
* Burst! v3.1.0b (32 Bit)
* DC++ v0.674 (32 Bit)
* eMule v0.45b (32 Bit)
* Exeem v0.27 Beta (32 Bit)
* Frostwire v4.10.9 Beta (32 Bit) [NOTE: Requires Java Runtime Environment v6 Beta to work.]
* Kazaa Lite Revolution v2.6.0 (32 Bit)
* LimeWire Pro v4.9.7 (32 Bit) {Java}
* LimeWire Pro v4.10.9 (32 Bit) {Java}
* Limewire Pro 4.11.2 (32 Bit) {Java}
* mIRC 6.17 (32 Bit)
* NewsBin Pro v5.0 Beta - September 2005 (32 Bit)
* Shareaza v2.1.0.0 (32 Bit)
* uTorrent v1.5 - Build 437 (32 Bit)
點評：看到一款國人開發的BT軟件列在榜中，感覺還是不錯的，其他的例如eMule。第二代BT軟件eXeem和Shareaza也都能完全兼容了，我們在Vista裡下載文件應該不會受到什麼Bug的困擾了吧？
防火牆軟件
* Look 'n' Stop 2.05p2 - Build 5112,5219 (32 Bit)
* PeerGuardian v2.0 Beta 6b (32 Bit) [NOTE: Windows Defender stops it from blocking.]
* Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security v14.55.1003 (32 Bit)
點評：三款著名的防火牆都有了，可惜沒看到國產天網，雖然功能較少，但個人電腦用還是蠻足夠的了。
FTP軟件
* Blackmoon FTP Server v3.1 (32 Bit)
* FileZilla v2.2.14b (32 Bit)
* FileZilla v2.2.24b (32 Bit)
* FlashFXP v3.1.7 Build 1060 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Will give errors when downloading a file, but just hit continue application.]
* FlashFXP v3.2.0 Build 1080 (32 Bit)
* FTPRush v1.0 UNICODE (32 Bit)
* SmartFTP v1.5 (32 Bit)
* TurboFTP v4.50 Build 420 (32 Bit)
點評：FileZilla，現在非常紅火的一款FTP軟件，它的2.2版本似乎在Vista下面沒有什麼問題。
游戲
* Punkbuster Client vX.X (32 Bit) [NOTE: Games which use Punkbuster must be run with elevated priveleges in order to avoid PB kicking you automatically. To do this, edit the shortcut for a game that uses PunkBuster, and under the compatablity tab, check "Run as Administrator". To help any other users, please denote any games that use PunkBuster with a "{PB}". {Source for Punkbuster Fix}
* Battlefield 1942 (32 Bit) {PB}
* Battlefield 2 (32 Bit) {PB}
* Blazing Angels : Squadrons of WWII (32 Bit)
* Call of Duty v1.5 (32 Bit) {PB} [NOTE: The sky is NOT getting updated correctly.]
* Comanche 4 (32 Bit)
* Command & Conquer Generals (32 Bit)
* Counter-Strike v1.x (32 Bit)
* Counter-Strike Source (32 Bit)
* Crazy Taxi 3 (32 Bit)
* Dark Age of Camelot (Darkness Rising client) v1.83 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Must be run in "Windows XP" compatibility mode.]
* Dawn of War (32 Bit)
* Dismount - Latest Versions of All Games (32 Bit)
* DOOM 3 v1.3 (32 Bit)
* Dungeons And Dragons Online (32 Bit) [NOTE: Needs Administrator rights for updates.]
* Elder Scrolls IV, The: Oblivion v1.1 Beta Patch (32 Bit) [NOTE: Decreased frame rates!]
* Eve-Online (32 Bit) [NOTE: See this Eve-Online Forums post.]
* EverQuest 2 (32 Bit)
* Final Fantasy XI (32 Bit) [NOTE: The autorun feature on the Vana'diel Collection DVD locks up, so you must manually launch the setup.]
* GTA: San Andreas (32 Bit)
* Half-Life (32 Bit)
* Half-Life 2 (32 Bit)
* Medal of Honor Pacific Assault Spanish (32 Bit)
* Myst V: End Of Ages (32 Bit)
* Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2 (32 Bit)
* Painkiller (32 Bit)
* Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (32 Bit)
* Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (32 Bit)
* Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones (32 Bit)
* Pro Evolution Soccer 5 (32 Bit)
* Quake III: Arena (32 Bit)
* Quake 4 (32 Bit)
* Red Alert 2 (32 Bit)
* Return To Castle Wolfenstein (32 Bit) {PB} [NOTE: Single player works fine, but PB kicks because of "unknown windows API" all the time when playing on the server.] {EDITOR'S NOTE: Have you also tried enabling "Windows XP" compatability mode as well as admin rights?}
* SimCity 4 Deluxe (32 Bit)
* Sims 2, The + its Expansion Packs (32 Bit) [NOTE: Some graphic settings unavailable.]
* Starcraft (32 Bit) [NOTE: Single player works fine, but multiplayer reports problems with UDP ports.]
* Steam Engine v1.48.0.0 - All Games (32 Bit) [NOTE: Steam insists that it runs as Administrator, there is no way of turning this off.]
* Terminator 3: The War of the Machines (32 Bit)
* Tomb Raider: Legend (32 Bit) [NOTE: Invisible geometry using antialiasing on NVIDIA GPU, ATI not tested.]
* Tony Hawk's Pro Skater: American Wasteland (32 Bit)
* Total Annihilation (32 Bit)
* Unreal Tournament 2004 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Will not save your username for online gaming, so need to re-enter it every time.]
* Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne v1.18 (32 Bit)
* Winning Eleven v8 (32 Bit)
* World Of Warcraft v1.930+ (32 Bit)
點評：很多著名的游戲，包括瘋狂的士、模擬城市、Quake、需要超強配置的DOOM也在列表之中，Vista運行游戲的能力還是不錯的。
圖形設計軟件
* Abby FineReader v8 Professional (32 Bit)
* Adobe InDesign CS2 (32 Bit)
* Adobe Photoshop CS v8.0 (32 Bit)
* Adobe Photoshop CS2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Does NOT work for domain accounts.]
* Corel Draw v12 (32 Bit)
* Curious Labs Poser v5 (32 Bit)
* IrfanView v3.98 (32 Bit)
* Jasc Paint Shop Pro v9 (32 Bit)
* Microsoft Digital Image Suite 2006 (32 Bit)
* Microsoft Expressions "Acrylic" October CTP (32 Bit)
點評：Adobe公司的幾款重要設計軟件在這個系統中運行流暢，IrfanView圖形轉換軟件也沒有問題。
媒體播放
* Albumplayer v4.0f (32 Bit)
* CD Art Display RC4 (build 212) (32 Bit) [NOTE: Some features not working, fade in effect/winamp plugin.]
* Creative Media Source v1.01.53 (32 Bit)
* DivX v6.0 (32 Bit)
* Gordian Knot Codec Pack v1-9 (32 Bit)
* Intervideo WinDVD v7 Preview 3 (32 bit)
* iTunes v4.9.17 (32 Bit)
* iTunes v5.0.1 (32 Bit)
* iTunes v6.0.4 (32 Bit on 64 Bit OS) [NOTE: DCE is disabled while in use (i.e. turns off glass).]
* iTunes v6.0.4.2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Glass is not disabled, no problems.]
* JetAudio 6.2.6.8330 Plus VX (32 Bit) [NOTE: Plays almost all types of audio and video without lag and without turning off DWM.]
* Media Player Classic v6.4.8.4 (32 Bit)
* MediaMonkey v2+ (32 Bit)
* Mplayer (32 Bit)
* Nero ShowTime (32 Bit)
* nVidia nDVD Platinum v1.x (32 Bit) [NOTE: Includes PureVideo and nStantMedia.]
* PowerDVD Deluxe v6.00.1102 (32 Bit)
* PowerDVD Deluxe v7.00.1115 (32 Bit)
* Premiere Pro v1.5 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Run Setup.exe in "Windows XP" compatibility mode.]
* Quicktime v6 (32 Bit) [NOTE: DWM disabled while in use.]
* Quicktime v7 Preview 2 (32 Bit)
* Quicktime v7.0.3 (32 Bit)
* Quicktime v7.0.4 (32 Bit on 64 Bit OS) [NOTE: DCE is disabled while in use (i.e. turns off glass).]
* Riva Encoder v2.0 (32 Bit)
* Songbird (32 Bit) [NOTE: May freeze when adding files to the library at first, normal functionality thereafter.]
* Steinberg MyMP3Pro v5 (32 Bit)
* TVTool v9.6 (32 Bit)
* Twonkyvision UPnP Music Server (32 Bit)
* VLC Media Player - All Versions (32 Bit)
* Winamp v5.094 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Graphical errors with modern skins.]
* Winamp v5.1 (32 Bit)
* Winamp v5.22 (32 Bit)
* Winamp v5.23 (32 Bit)
* Zoom Player v4.50 (32 Bit)
點評：蘋果、微軟的軟件兼容性不錯，一些經典的軟件如Winamp的最新版也能流暢使用，從長長的列表裡可以看出Vista對這些音視頻軟件的兼容性還是做得不錯的。
即時通信軟件
* AIM v5.0.2829 (32 Bit) [NOTE: It will say that it's not compatible, but just click continue & will work fine.]
* AIM v5.5 (32 Bit) [NOTE: It will say that it's not compatible, but just click continue & will work fine.]
* AIM v5.5.3595 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Works for the most part except for sound!]
* AIM v5.5.3595 (32 Bit on 64 Bit OS) [NOTE: Works for the most part except for sound!]
* AMSN v0.94 (32 Bit)
* Gadu-Gadu - All Versions (32 Bit)
* Gaim v1.4.0 (32 Bit)
* Gaim v1.5.0 (32 Bit)
* Gaim v2.0.0 Beta (32 Bit)
* HydraIRC (32 Bit)
* ICQ v5.0 (32 Bit)
* Miranda v0.4.0.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: The popup plugin isn't available.]
* mIRC v6.03 (32 Bit)
* mIRC v6.16 (32 Bit)
[GENERAL NOTE: For MSN Messenger v7.x, keep your taskbar visible to disable lag when typing.]
* MSN Messenger v7.0.0816 (32 Bit)
* MSN Messenger v7.5.0162 Beta (32 Bit)
* MSN Messenger v7.5.0244 Beta (32 Bit)
* MSN Messenger v7.5.0311 (32 Bit)
* MSN Messenger v7.5.0324 (32 Bit on 64 Bit OS)
* MSN Messenger Add-On: Messenger Plus! v3.62.146 (32 Bit)
* PSI v0.10-CVS-pedrito - 2005/03/13 (32 Bit)
* Skype v2.0.0.63 Beta (32 Bit)
* Techsmith Camtasia v2.0.5 (32 Bit)
* Trillian Basic/Pro v3.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: MSN connection may have problems and temporarily disables glass effects.]
[GENERAL NOTE: For Windows Live Messenger v8 builds 365 - 566, keep your taskbar visible to disable lag when typing. However, the latest build available from Windows Live Ideas does not lag while typing.]
* Windows Live Messenger v8.0.0365 Beta (32 Bit) [NOTE: Must extract the .MSI file using WinRAR and run it instead.]
* Windows Live Messenger v8.0.0562 Beta (32 Bit) [NOTE: Must extract the .MSI file using WinRAR and run it instead.]
* Windows Live Messenger v8.0.0566 Beta (32 Bit)
* Windows Live Messenger v8.0.0689 Beta (32 Bit)
* Yahoo Messenger Beta (32 Bit) [NOTE: May have black contact list, but works okay.]
* Xfire Build 14099 (32 Bit)
點評：國外的多個即時通訊巨頭的軟件，這些網友都進行了測試，其中MSN是測得最詳細的了，連它的升級版Live Messenger的幾個測試版本都測過了，而Yahoo和ICQ方面，兼容性都沒有問題。
辦公軟件
* Adobe (Acrobat) Reader v7.0 Spanish (32 Bit)
* Adobe (Acrobat) Reader v7.0.5 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Must install full standalone 7.0.5 for this to work.]
* Adobe (Acrobat) Reader v7.0.7 (32 Bit on 64 Bit OS) [NOTE: Must install full standalone 7.0.7 - Windows 2003 installer version. Update functinality won't work, and won't recognize UAP restricted accounts as "Administrator" accounts.]
* Adobe (Acrobat) Reader v7.0.8 (32 Bit)
* Adobe (Acrobat) Standard v6.0 (32 Bit)
* Emedit (32 Bit)
* Microsoft Office XP (32 Bit)
* Microsoft Office 2003 (32 Bit)
* Microsoft Office 2007 (a.k.a. Office "12") Beta 1 (32 Bit)
* Microsoft Office 2007 (a.k.a. Office "12") Beta 2 (32 Bit)
* Microsoft OneNote 2003 (32 Bit)
* Mozilla Thunderbird v1.0.6 (32 Bit)
* OpenOffice.org 1.1.4 (32 Bit)
* OpenOffice.org v2 Beta - 07/31/05 (32 Bit)
* Promt v7 (32 Bit)
* Quicken 2006 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Needs Administrator rights for updates. Run as admin for registration to enable online tools.]
* TurboTax 2005 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Needs Administrator rights for updates.]
* Visio 2003 (32 Bit)
點評：辦公軟件是微軟的主要收入來源之一，所以在兼容性方面肯定會做到最好的，而OpenOffice這個MS Office的死對頭在這方面也做得不錯。
浏覽器
* Avant Browser (32 Bit)
* FireFox v1.0x (32 Bit)
* Firefox v1.5 (32 Bit)
* Firefox v1.5.0.1 (32 Bit on 64 Bit OS)
* Opera v8.xx (32 Bit)
* 'Opera 9 Beta 2 (32 Bit)
點評：提到了使用IE為內核的Avant Browser，而因為IE是內嵌到了系統裡面，已經是Vista的其中一部分，所以測試者選擇忽略，在這晨可以看到IE的兩大競爭對手Opera和最近人氣頗高的FireFox也名列其中。
其他各類軟件
* 3DMark03 Build v3.6.0 (32 Bit)
* 3DMark05 Build v1.2.0 (32 Bit)
* Babylon-Pro v5.0.6 (32 Bit)
* CleanCache v3.3 (32 Bit)
* Directory Opus v8.x (32 Bit)
* DriverCleaner Pro v1.2 Build 27 (32 Bit)
* FlashGet v1.65 (32 Bit)
* Google Earth Beta (32 Bit) [NOTE: A little bit slow.]
* JV16 PowerTools 2005 (32 Bit)
* JV16 PowerTools 2006 RC2 (32 Bit)
* Konfabulator v2.0.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Now called Yahoo Widget Engine.]
* Konfabulator v2.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Now called Yahoo Widget Engine.]
* Logitech G-Series Keyboard Profiler v1.02.218 (32 Bit)
* Logitech SetPoint v2.60.606 (32 Bit)
* Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 5.3.582.27 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Temporarily disables glass effects.]
* Power4 Gear (32 Bit)
* ProTools LE v6.4 Digi001 (32 Bit)
* Quark Xpress v6.5 (32 Bit)
* Reason v3.0 (32 Bit)
* RegCleaner v4.3 (32 Bit)
* Registry Mechanic v5.1 (32 Bit)
* SpeedCommander 10.30.4236 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Gives some error messages on exit, but basically works.]
* Stardock ObjectDock (32 Bit) [NOTE: Any theme for the background of the dock shows very little on the left side, and nothing else, and it doesn't stay on the dock as you move your mouse over it. Just make it fully transparent, floading icons.]
* Symantec Norton PartitionMagic v8.0x (32 Bit)
* Symantec Norton System Works 2005 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Excluding NAV 2005.]
* Symantec Norton System Works 2005 Premier (32 Bit) [NOTE: Excluding NAV 2005.]
* TeamSpeak 2 Client v2.0.32.60 (32 Bit)
* TeamSpeak 2 Server v2.0.21.3 (32 Bit)
* Total Commander 6.53 (32 Bit)
* Total Commander 6.54a (32 Bit)
* TrueCrypt v3.1a (32 Bit)
* Turbo Searcher v3 (32 Bit)
* Ventrilo v2.3.0 (32 Bit)
* VNC Viewer and Server (32 Bit)
* WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software v5.0.1.2500
點評：清理軟件、殺毒軟件、文件管理軟件等，在這次的測試中得到了較好的兼容體驗。
有一定問題，但可以修正的軟件：
殺毒軟件
* McAfee Enterprise v8.0i (32 Bit) [NOTE: Auto-update does NOT work; Performance is best with patch 11
* Spysweeper 4.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Run setup in "XP Compatibility" mode.]
點評：McAfee看來現在對Vista的兼容性還沒調整好。
光盤相關
* Cyberlink DVD Solution (32 Bit) [NOTE: Run setup in "XP Compatibility" mode.]
* Daemon Tools v3.11 (32 Bit) [NOTE: However installing it deactivated Vista!]
* Nero Burning ROM/Ultra Edition v6.6.1.4 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Nero Recode crashes!]
* Nero Burning ROM/Ultra Edition v6.6.3.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Fails after installation, but works properly.]
* PowerISO v3.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Program itself works, but virtual drive not readable!]
點評：Nero和Daemon Tools也有幾個版本榜上有名，可能不是所有的用戶，在使用上一點問題都遇不到吧。
開發軟件
* Macromedia Dreamweaver v8 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Some errors cause it to never work until you restore, so watch which features you use.]
* Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition (32 Bit) [NOTE: Must jump through hoops to get .NET CF bits installed, but otherwise seems fine.]
* Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition (32 Bit on 64 bit OS) [NOTE: No problems installing .NET CF bits. OS will prompt about known compatibility issues with SQL Server 2005 Express Edition x64 - requires SP1 to be applied to SQL Server after installation.]
點評：VS 2005也會有不兼容的情況，這倒是比較出乎筆者的意料。
模擬器
* Gens+ v0.0.9.60 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Attempting to switch or boot in Direct3D mode will cause gens+.exe to crash!]
* MAME32 Plus! v0.106- (32 Bit) [NOTE: Folder List View is black, but text can be read, so just disable Folder List View.]
點評：看來街機模擬器和MD模擬器還是有些地方兼容性做得不夠啊。
有很嚴重的問題，不兼容的軟件：
殺毒軟件
* AntiVir Personal Classic (32 Bit) [NOTE: No LiveGuard and Explorer hangs sometimes on context menu access!]
* AVG Free Edition 7.1.371 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Error on install!]
* BitDefender v8 Standard (32 Bit) [NOTE: Fatal BSOD!]
* BitDefender v8 Professional Plus (32 Bit) [NOTE: Makes computer run very slow, may give fatal BSOD!]
* Bullguard v6.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer detects an unsupported Windows version!]
* eTrust EZ Antivirus (32 Bit) [NOTE: Can be installed, but doesn't work!]
* Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal v5.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Fatal BSOD on reboot! However, it works on some systems.]
* Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2006 Beta (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer issues and fatal BSOD!]
* Microsoft OneCare Beta (32 Bit)
* Panda Antivirus Titanium 2005 [NOTE: Causes system files to fail!]
* Symantec Antivirus v9 - Corporate Edition (32 Bit) [NOTE: Screws up system by disabling services and system commands!]
* Symantec Antivirus v10 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Fatal BSOD!]
* Symantec Norton Antivirus 2004 Professional (32 Bit)
* Symantec Norton Antivirus 2005 (32 Bit)
* Symantec Norton Antivirus 2006 Beta (32 Bit)
* Trend Micro Internet Security 2004/2005 (32 Bit)
* ZoneAlarm with Antivirus v5.5.x (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer detects unsupported Windows version, but does start installing anyway. However, at 29% it freezes--even after 30 minutes!]
* ZoneAlarm Security Suite v6.1.737.000 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer detects unsupported Windows version!]
點評：同樣是Vista beta，有的用戶卻測出了Norton、Panda、OneCare等殺毒軟件不兼容，記得其中幾款軟件在上面的兼容列表裡出現，所以只能說有時候軟件的Bug還是讓你摸不著頭腦的。
備份軟件
* DriveImage v7 (32 Bit SW on 64 Bit OS)
* Ghost v9 (32 Bit SW on 64 Bit OS)
點評：這兩款軟件的32Bit版本，運行在64版本的Vista上是可以的，但是回到了32Bit上好象就有著嚴重的問題。
光盤相關
* Alcohol 120% (32 Bit) [NOTE: Incompatible!]
* CloneDVD Mobile v1.1.0.4 Beta [NOTE: Destination file disappears!]
* Daemon Tools v3.x (32 Bit) [NOTE: Unsupported version for Vista!]
* Daemon Tools v4.0, v4.0.1, and v4.0.2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Unsupported version for Vista!]
* Microsoft Windows VirtualCD v2.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Virtual device not appearing!]
* Nero Ultra Edition v7 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Will not extract, silently fails!]
* Virtual CD v7 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installs great, but afterwards can't mount anything!]
點評：幾款虛擬光驅和刻錄軟件，都有著不同程度地運行錯誤。
磁盤碎片整理
* Diskeeper v9 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer detects unsupported Windows version, and if forced, may break MMC!]
* PerfectDisk v7 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer detects unsupported Windows version!]
點評：雖然磁盤碎片整理軟件不常用，但是如果在整理當中出錯那可就真的要為你的硬盤祈禱了。
開發軟件
* Borland Delphi 2005 (32 Bit)
模擬器
* PCAE v2.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Won't open!]
* Stella 20060409 Nightly (32 Bit) [NOTE: Quits after selecting a ROM to load!]
點評：似乎兼容性方面出了大問題，一個是不能開啟，一個是連Rom也不能Load進模擬器裡，等於等廢了武功。
防火牆
* Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro v2.7 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer issues and fatal BSOD!]
* BlackICE PC Protection v3.6 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer detects unsupported Windows version.]
* Jetico Personal Firewall v1.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Fatal BSOD!]
* Kaspersky Internet Security 2006 Beta (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer issues, Fatal BSOD!]
* Kerio Personal Firewall v4.2.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer detects unsupported Windows version and running in "Windows XP" compatbility mode doesn't help!]
* Privatefirewall (32 Bit) [NOTE: Fatal BSOD!]
* Sygate Personal Firewall Pro v5.x (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installs but does NOT work!]
* Symantec Norton Internet Security with Antivirus 2004 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Due to NAV 2002 issue!]
* Symantec Internet Security with Antivirus 2005 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Due to NAV 2005 issue!]
* ZoneAlarm Free v6.0.667.000 (32 bit) [NOTE: Installer detects an unsupported Windows version.]
* ZoneAlarm Pro v60.667.000 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Does not install!]
* ZoneAlarm Pro v6.0.631.003 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer detects an unsupported Windows version.]
點評：
游戲
* Megaman X 8 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Gives error about "DirectMusicPerformance" and shows black window!]
* Wolfenstein - Enemy Territory (32 Bit) [NOTE: Menus are messed up, runs really slow!]
圖形圖象
* ACDSee v6 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Can't be installed!]
* ACDSee v7 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Can't be installed!]
點評：ACDSee v6、V7版居然連安裝都不行，會不會是用戶帳戶控制搞的鬼呢？
媒體播放
* Cakewalk Pro Audio SONAR v1, v2, v3, v4, v5 (32 Bit)
* Foobar2000 v0.9 B6 (32 Bit) [NOTE: On trying to open music files you receive an "Unhandler exception: bad allocation" Error!]
* Musicmatch Jukebox v10 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Appears to install successfully, but will not launch.]
* Photo Story v3 (32 Bit)
* Tunebite DRM Stripper v3 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer works fine when put in "Windows XP" compatability mode, but due to Vista's new sound-driver system, the program can't detect soundcards and will NOT work!]
* Virtuosa v5.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Reports an ASPI error and won't play.]
* Windows Media Encoder v9 [NOTE: Do NOT restart computer after installation, and uninstall software before shutting down!]
* Windows Movie Maker v2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Vista Build 5231 comes with it and works just fine.]
點評：Foobar2000也有問題，當你打開音樂文件時會報錯。還好經典的Winamp沒有名列其中。
即時通信
* AIM v5.9 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Install hangs on imghlp.dll!]
* AIM v5.9.3861 (32 Bit on 64 Bit OS) [NOTE: Install hangs on imghlp.dll!]
* AIM Triton v2.2.71.1 (32 Bit on 64 bit OS) [NOTE: Installer detects an unsupported Windows version and silently fails when run in "Windows XP" compatibility mode!]
* Klient v2.1.4 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installs fine, but crashes immediately when attempting to run!]
點評：AIM在安裝時，一個叫imghlp.dll的文件令安裝程序停止了。
辦公軟件
* Adobe Reader v7.0 Full & v7.0.1 Update (32 Bit) [NOTE: Fails during installation and only partially installs.]
* Novell Groupwise v7.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Install errors and error on launch!]
* Outlook 2003 SP2 (32 Bit)
點評：Adobe Reader v7.0及其升級版本在安裝時遭到了失敗，而微軟自己的產品Outlook 2003 Sp2在首次使用時也遇到了不少問題
VPN
* Checkpoint SecuRemote (32 Bit) [NOTE: I've tried all versions, but setup thinks it's trying to install on XP and quits!]
* Cisco VPN Client v4.0 (32 Bit)
* Cisco VPN Client v4.8.01.0300 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Setup can't create VPN device and fails!]
點評：虛擬網關軟件會出問題的版本，對我們國內用戶來說損失很大。
//本文來自電腦軟硬件應用網www.45it.com
其他各類
* Bluesoleil Bluetooth v2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Installer errors 272 and aborts at the drivers part due to undetected device!]
* Gimp, The (32 Bit)
* HP IP Console Viewer 2.5b (32 Bit on 64 bit OS) [NOTE: InstallAnywhere halts on extracting the installer. When prompted to "Please select another location to extract the installer to:" it will not progress no matter where you choose to extract the applciation!]
* Microsoft Intellipoint v5.2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Will NOT show selection of mice!]
* Microsoft Intellitype Pro v5.2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Will NOT show selection of keyboards!]
* NEC DTermSP30 (23 Bit) [NOTE: Installs and configured, but is unable to connect to PBX.]
* PGPDesktop v8.0.3 (32 Bit)
* PGPDesktop Professional v9.0.2 Build 2424 (32 Bit) [NOTE: There is a dialog box after installation: "Yukon is not supported in this windows version."]
* SpyBot Search and Destroy (32 Bit) [NOTE: Only scanning the HD works everything else displays error messages (e.g. Signature Update)!]
* Teamspeak RC2 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Codec NOT supported!]
* Tellique/Tellitec Satellite Server/Client Proxy Application - All Versions (32 Bit) [NOTE: Will NOT allow data back via satellite!]
點評：藍牙適配器、Gimp專業圖形處理軟件等軟件，都在安裝或使用時出現較比大的問題，所以被列在了不兼容的列表裡面。總體來說，雖然Vista的軟件兼容性已經做得不錯了，但是上面還是有這麼多常規軟件使用時出了問題。作為一款基本的軟件，當操作系統與軟件發生沖突後，我們不可能通過卸載操作系統來壁開 Bug，所以該款軟件的應用便會受到抑制，希望Vista能盡快解決這些Bug，讓更多的軟件能夠流暢地運行在上面。
