Windows 7 Application Compatibility
Use this forum to discuss application compatibility in Windows 7 and the Application Compatibility Toolkit.
Announcements
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MED-V removes application compatibility road blocks to Windows 7
Are you making plans to deploy Windows 7 in your enterprise in the next 6 – 18 months? Are your plans being delayed or complicated by applications that will not work on Windows 7? Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) can be used to address the “compatibility gaps” of your enterprise and accelerate the move to Windows 7.
Get an overview of the MED-V solution at www.microsoft.com/medv. To learn about the MED-V v.2 release and participate in TAP or Beta programs email medvtap@microsoft.com.
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Ready for Windows 7: Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) 5.5
Inventory, assess, and prepare your applications for Windows 7! ACT 5.5 allows you to assess Windows 7 and IE8 compatibility, control information sent to the Compatibility Exchange, and label data collection packages by role. Want the inside scoop? Check out this Springboard Series blog interview with Jeremy Chapman, Windows Senior Product Manager.
You can download ACT 5.5 here. - Link
Windows 7 Compatibility Center
Find Windows 7 compatibility status for thousands of applications and direct links to updates. - Link
Windows 7 Application Compatibility Downloadable list for IT Pros
Investigate the current compatibility status of third party applications using the downloadable Windows 7 Application Compatibility list for IT Pros in XLXS format. - Link
Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 4.0 Available
Determine if your applications are compatibile with Windows 7 - Details about the MAP toolkit can be found on this post.
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