Windows vista?

Question

hi..i am thinking about getting windows vista but i was wondering if my world of warcraft cds and battlefield 2 cds will load up and run on vista?

Answer 1

Most software is downward mobile and will run older versions of software. Before you get Vista, you may want to read these:

MS Vista – Pros and Cons
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=272182


AIM
http://www.aim.com/help_faq/starting_out/getstarted.adp?aolp=

Examine the various versions of Vista
Source: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/default.mspx

Can your computer be upgraded to Vista?

Whether your PC can be updated depends on when you purchased your computer.
Here are some general rules of thumb to get you started.
If your PC was purchased between Oct. 26, 2006 and Mar. 15, 2007 then you are eligible for the FREE Express Upgrade to Windows Vista.**
If your PC isn't "Windows Vista Capable*" use the Microsoft Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor to get a recommendation for the edition of Windows Vista that is right for you.
If your PC is more than 1 year old - check first with the Microsoft Windows Vista Advisor Tool.
The Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor will help you to determine if your Windows XP-based PC can run Windows Vista.

Microsoft Windows Vista Advisor Tool
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx

Link to Vista versions and their capabilities: http://hpshopping.edgesuite.net/www.shopping.hp.com/shopping/html/popup/vista_features.html?aoid=39158


Compatibility with older programs

There is no trouble loading earlier versions of MS Office such as Office 2003 on computers running the Vista operating system.

On the downside, there are vexing compatibility issues because Microsoft added so many bells and whistles to Office 2007 that they can be contained only in a new file type such as .docx in Word.

Unfortunately, .docx files cannot be read by the earlier versions of Office, so Microsoft offers a compatibility pack that can be downloaded to let Office 2000/XP/2003 view Office 2007 documents but with a number of features of 2007 absent.

Go to www.support.microsoft.com and use the search term “Office 2007 compatibility.”

Source: jcoates@ tribune.com (a writer for the Chicago Tribune)

Answer 2

World of Warcraft (WoW) is a massive multiplayer online game (as if you hadn’t heard about it already),one that has such vast landscapes for players to traverse. World of Warcraft is the highly anticipated from Blizzard Entertainment that plunges you deeper into the Warcraft universe than ever possible before.Create a character choosing among eight possible starting races and ten unique classes each with their own starting location, faction status, primary skills, and unique place in the Warcraft world. Learn secondary skills such as Herbalism or Alchemy to use your enviornment to help you in your quest.
There are some website、blog or forum may help you..

http://www.igsky.com

http://www.cheap-wow-gold.eu

Answer 3

it should do if it already loads on XP. I have Vista Premium and Half life 2, Out-run and old games like Sim City 4 all work fine.

Save yourself some money by purchasing a OEM version and not a Retail one. It's half the price of a retail one.

Answer 4

should ,if not you can always, change the compatability on the programs by right clicking it and going to properties. them selecting the compatibility tab and selecting run this program in compatibility mode for... just select windows xp. you'll be fine.

Answer 5

check for softwares and games compatible on vista here
http://www.iexbeta.com/wiki/index.php/Windows_Vista_RTM_Software_Compatibility_List
have fun : )
don't forget to choose as the best answer

Answer 6

If you value your games, stick with what you have.