The following documents application software limitations when upgrading to Microsoft Windows Vista. For Windows Vista installation instructions, refer to the link below.
Applications that should be uninstalled before upgrading to Windows Vista
The following applications either prevent upgrade installation or cause serious compatibility problems after upgrading to Windows Vista. Some of them may not be prompted to be uninstalled in the early stage of the upgrade installation, but they are still required to be uninstalled before upgrading. After upgrading to Windows Vista, either find the new version of the application or alternative application that supports Windows Vista on the Lenovo Support & downloads Web site or the software vendor's Web site.
Symantec (Norton) AntiVirus (including LiveReg and LiveUpdate)
Sonic DLA
Sierra Wireless WAN adapter driver
PM Driver (3000 Family notebooks)
Lenovo System Migration Assistant
Lenovo Rescue and Recovery
Rapid Restore
Lenovo Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore Ultra
Applications that are recommended to be uninstalled before upgrading to Vista (Lenovo [IBM] applications)
The following applications are not compatible with Windows Vista. It is recommended to uninstall them before upgrading to Windows Vista. You can upgrade to Windows Vista without uninstalling these applications, but you may encounter problems when trying to run them on Windows Vista. After upgrading to Windows Vista, either find the new version of the application or alternative application that supports Windows Vista on the Lenovo Support & downloads Web site.
Access Help
Access IBM
Access IBM Message Center
Access Support
Automated Solutions
Away Manager
Battery Maximizer
EasyEject Utility
Help Center
Hotkey Features
IBM Client Security Software
IBM Java Webstart
Keyboard Customizer
Lenovo Care
Lenovo Client Security Solution
PC-Doctor for Windows
Power Management driver for Windows
Presentation Director
Productivity Center
Record Now
Scroll Lock Indicator
Software Installer
System Information Viewer Application
Tablet Shortcut Menu
ThinkPad Configuration
ThinkVantage Access Connections
ThinkVantage Active Protection System
ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software
ThinkVantage System Update
TrackPoint Accessibility Features
UltraNav Wizard
Update Connector
Applications that are recommended to be uninstalled before upgrading to Vista (3rd party applications)
The following applications are not compatible with Windows Vista. If you did not uninstall them before upgrading to Windows Vista, you may encounter problems while trying to run them. You can go to corresponding vendor Web site to download the new version that supports Windows Vista after upgrading to Vista successfully.
Application Name
3rd party vendor name
ATI Control Panel
ATI Hydravision
FireGL Control Panel
ATI
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver
Intel PROSet for Wired Connection
Intel
Bison Cam
Bison
ThinkPad Integrated Bluetooth Software
Lenovo Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software
Broadcom Wireless Utility
BroadCom
Dedicated Keyboard Multimedia Button w/Intervideo Instant-On support
