The following documents application software limitations when upgrading to Microsoft Windows Vista. For Windows Vista installation instructions, refer to the link below.
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
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
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.
- ATI Control Panel
- ATI Hydravision
- FireGL Control Panel
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ATI |
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver
- Intel PROSet for Wired Connection
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Intel |
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Bison |
- ThinkPad Integrated Bluetooth Software
- Lenovo Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software
- Broadcom Wireless Utility
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BroadCom |
- Dedicated Keyboard Multimedia Button w/Intervideo Instant-On support
- InterVideo WinDVD
- InterVideo WinDVD Creator
- WinCinema Manager
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InterVideo |
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Symantec |
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Softex |
- Roxio Digital Media
- SONIC Express Labeler
- Multimedia Center for Think Offering
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Sonic |
- FranklinCovey PlanPlus for Windows
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FranklinCovey |
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Smith Micro Software |
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Agilix |
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Alias |
- Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager
- Sound Effect Manager
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Realtek |
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Analog Devices |
- NetWaiting
- Digital Line Detection
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BVRP Software |
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