Vista SP1 destroys certain apps

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Vista SP1 kills and maims security apps, utilitiesCheck security
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By Kelly Fiveash → More by this author
Published Friday 22nd February 2008 14:51 GMT
Green Computing - Where do you stand?
Microsoft has admitted that Windows Vista service pack one (SP1) renders
useless a number of well-known third party security products.

Redmond said in a knowledge base article yesterday that due to
"reliability" issues with Vista SP1, it has been forced to prevent some
security products from running after the service pack is installed.

So, customers who currently have versions of Jiangmin KV Antivirus or
Trend Micro's Internet Security on their Vista computers will no longer
be able to use the software, which are suppose to safeguard their
machines against hackers and malware, after SP1 is installed.

The two other security products deemed by Microsoft to make Vista SP1
"unreliable" are versions of BitDefender AV and Zone Alarm Security Suite.

It added that it has put a block on Fujitsu's Shock Sensor utility,
which protects laptop hard-drives against sudden shocks.

Microsoft also pinpointed a number of products that simply won't work
after the service pack, which is expected to be available for download
to everyone by the middle of next month, has been installed.

Versions of Iron Speed Designer, Xheo Licensing, and Free Allegiance
software are on that particular blacklist.

Meanwhile, Novell's ZCM Agent and the New York Times reader software are
among the products listed as having severely reduced functionality post
Vista-SP1.

Microsoft said in the article: "A program may experience a loss of
functionality after you install Windows Vista SP1. However, most
programs will continue to work as expected after you install Windows
Vista SP1."

This latest embarrassing ****-up comes just days after Microsoft
snatched back a key pre-requisite update for Vista SP1 from its Windows
Update website.

It was forced to suspend distribution of its servicing stack KB937287
update after customers complained that their PCs wouldn't boot up
properly once it had been applied. ®
 
Re: Vista SP1 destroys certain apps

You forgot to mention that supported versions of these applications are all
available now and that these vendors were part of the decision to block them
after SP1 installed.

Check here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935796

- John

"Jake Malone - MVP/MUT" <jako@azurious.net> wrote in message
news:47bf6a4a$0$16678$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> Vista SP1 kills and maims security apps, utilitiesCheck security software
> before installing
> By Kelly Fiveash → More by this author
> Published Friday 22nd February 2008 14:51 GMT
> Green Computing - Where do you stand?
> Microsoft has admitted that Windows Vista service pack one (SP1) renders
> useless a number of well-known third party security products.
>
> Redmond said in a knowledge base article yesterday that due to
> "reliability" issues with Vista SP1, it has been forced to prevent some
> security products from running after the service pack is installed.
>
> So, customers who currently have versions of Jiangmin KV Antivirus or
> Trend Micro's Internet Security on their Vista computers will no longer be
> able to use the software, which are suppose to safeguard their machines
> against hackers and malware, after SP1 is installed.
>
> The two other security products deemed by Microsoft to make Vista SP1
> "unreliable" are versions of BitDefender AV and Zone Alarm Security Suite.
>
> It added that it has put a block on Fujitsu's Shock Sensor utility, which
> protects laptop hard-drives against sudden shocks.
>
> Microsoft also pinpointed a number of products that simply won't work
> after the service pack, which is expected to be available for download to
> everyone by the middle of next month, has been installed.
>
> Versions of Iron Speed Designer, Xheo Licensing, and Free Allegiance
> software are on that particular blacklist.
>
> Meanwhile, Novell's ZCM Agent and the New York Times reader software are
> among the products listed as having severely reduced functionality post
> Vista-SP1.
>
> Microsoft said in the article: "A program may experience a loss of
> functionality after you install Windows Vista SP1. However, most programs
> will continue to work as expected after you install Windows Vista SP1."
>
> This latest embarrassing ****-up comes just days after Microsoft snatched
> back a key pre-requisite update for Vista SP1 from its Windows Update
> website.
>
> It was forced to suspend distribution of its servicing stack KB937287
> update after customers complained that their PCs wouldn't boot up properly
> once it had been applied. ®
 
Re: Vista SP1 destroys certain apps

He doesn't worry about facts that don't fit an agenda.

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/xperts64
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel


"John Adams" <seamus@horadrim.net> wrote in message
news:7ED083AD-1EF6-4983-8F38-11DE88E8F5DC@microsoft.com...
> You forgot to mention that supported versions of these applications are
> all available now and that these vendors were part of the decision to
> block them after SP1 installed.
>
> Check here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935796
>
> - John
>
> "Jake Malone - MVP/MUT" <jako@azurious.net> wrote in message
> news:47bf6a4a$0$16678$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>> Vista SP1 kills and maims security apps, utilitiesCheck security software
>> before installing
>> By Kelly Fiveash → More by this author
>> Published Friday 22nd February 2008 14:51 GMT
>> Green Computing - Where do you stand?
>> Microsoft has admitted that Windows Vista service pack one (SP1) renders
>> useless a number of well-known third party security products.
>>
>> Redmond said in a knowledge base article yesterday that due to
>> "reliability" issues with Vista SP1, it has been forced to prevent some
>> security products from running after the service pack is installed.
>>
>> So, customers who currently have versions of Jiangmin KV Antivirus or
>> Trend Micro's Internet Security on their Vista computers will no longer
>> be able to use the software, which are suppose to safeguard their
>> machines against hackers and malware, after SP1 is installed.
>>
>> The two other security products deemed by Microsoft to make Vista SP1
>> "unreliable" are versions of BitDefender AV and Zone Alarm Security
>> Suite.
>>
>> It added that it has put a block on Fujitsu's Shock Sensor utility, which
>> protects laptop hard-drives against sudden shocks.
>>
>> Microsoft also pinpointed a number of products that simply won't work
>> after the service pack, which is expected to be available for download to
>> everyone by the middle of next month, has been installed.
>>
>> Versions of Iron Speed Designer, Xheo Licensing, and Free Allegiance
>> software are on that particular blacklist.
>>
>> Meanwhile, Novell's ZCM Agent and the New York Times reader software are
>> among the products listed as having severely reduced functionality post
>> Vista-SP1.
>>
>> Microsoft said in the article: "A program may experience a loss of
>> functionality after you install Windows Vista SP1. However, most programs
>> will continue to work as expected after you install Windows Vista SP1."
>>
>> This latest embarrassing ****-up comes just days after Microsoft snatched
>> back a key pre-requisite update for Vista SP1 from its Windows Update
>> website.
>>
>> It was forced to suspend distribution of its servicing stack KB937287
>> update after customers complained that their PCs wouldn't boot up
>> properly once it had been applied. ®
>
 
Re: Vista SP1 destroys certain apps

I have installed a "Glitch" by MS version of SP1 for 64bit.
It was not supposed to be released until March but it came in on my Windows
Update.
Glitch or not I installed it and it works fine.
I do not have any borderline apps and checked into the apps that were
working before I built this computer from the ground up.
SP1 made file reading and processing faster and improved a few other things.
NOW, to the issue of non-compatable software, there will be stuff that will
not work with every OS and people have not got used to that issue yet.
Research what you install, check for UPDATED drivers and don't assume that
everything will run right 100% of the time.
I can't speak for all the software that does not work, but I have software
that I test as I go along for the reason that it is stated it is NOT designed
for 64 bit.
Still I have a bunch of 32 bit programs that run just fine on my 64 bit
system.
Check the Mfg. for drivers.
One thing for sure, some products WILL NOT run on 64bit correctly being
they are designed for 32bit systems.
ZONE ALARM is NOT 64bit. They are planning for a 64bit product, but it is
not one now. Same with Webroot products and Bit defender.
Check and don't assume software will work.
My system is fully functuional with many apps and NO issues.
Try AVG for a Anti-Virus. It is written for 64bit......


--
JUST THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG....
WAXACE


"Charlie Russel - MVP" wrote:

> He doesn't worry about facts that don't fit an agenda.
>
> --
> Charlie.
> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel
>
>
> "John Adams" <seamus@horadrim.net> wrote in message
> news:7ED083AD-1EF6-4983-8F38-11DE88E8F5DC@microsoft.com...
> > You forgot to mention that supported versions of these applications are
> > all available now and that these vendors were part of the decision to
> > block them after SP1 installed.
> >
> > Check here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935796
> >
> > - John
> >
> > "Jake Malone - MVP/MUT" <jako@azurious.net> wrote in message
> > news:47bf6a4a$0$16678$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> >> Vista SP1 kills and maims security apps, utilitiesCheck security software
> >> before installing
> >> By Kelly Fiveash → More by this author
> >> Published Friday 22nd February 2008 14:51 GMT
> >> Green Computing - Where do you stand?
> >> Microsoft has admitted that Windows Vista service pack one (SP1) renders
> >> useless a number of well-known third party security products.
> >>
> >> Redmond said in a knowledge base article yesterday that due to
> >> "reliability" issues with Vista SP1, it has been forced to prevent some
> >> security products from running after the service pack is installed.
> >>
> >> So, customers who currently have versions of Jiangmin KV Antivirus or
> >> Trend Micro's Internet Security on their Vista computers will no longer
> >> be able to use the software, which are suppose to safeguard their
> >> machines against hackers and malware, after SP1 is installed.
> >>
> >> The two other security products deemed by Microsoft to make Vista SP1
> >> "unreliable" are versions of BitDefender AV and Zone Alarm Security
> >> Suite.
> >>
> >> It added that it has put a block on Fujitsu's Shock Sensor utility, which
> >> protects laptop hard-drives against sudden shocks.
> >>
> >> Microsoft also pinpointed a number of products that simply won't work
> >> after the service pack, which is expected to be available for download to
> >> everyone by the middle of next month, has been installed.
> >>
> >> Versions of Iron Speed Designer, Xheo Licensing, and Free Allegiance
> >> software are on that particular blacklist.
> >>
> >> Meanwhile, Novell's ZCM Agent and the New York Times reader software are
> >> among the products listed as having severely reduced functionality post
> >> Vista-SP1.
> >>
> >> Microsoft said in the article: "A program may experience a loss of
> >> functionality after you install Windows Vista SP1. However, most programs
> >> will continue to work as expected after you install Windows Vista SP1."
> >>
> >> This latest embarrassing ****-up comes just days after Microsoft snatched
> >> back a key pre-requisite update for Vista SP1 from its Windows Update
> >> website.
> >>
> >> It was forced to suspend distribution of its servicing stack KB937287
> >> update after customers complained that their PCs wouldn't boot up
> >> properly once it had been applied. ®
> >
>
 
Re: Vista SP1 destroys certain apps

The glitch isn't in SP1 proper. It relates to the herald file which writes
a registry key. If you got past that with no problems then you should be
home free.

"waxace" <waxace@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7BF5FD01-08C4-4BDC-84FD-E234A1C920A7@microsoft.com...
>I have installed a "Glitch" by MS version of SP1 for 64bit.
> It was not supposed to be released until March but it came in on my
> Windows
> Update.
> Glitch or not I installed it and it works fine.
> I do not have any borderline apps and checked into the apps that were
> working before I built this computer from the ground up.
> SP1 made file reading and processing faster and improved a few other
> things.
> NOW, to the issue of non-compatable software, there will be stuff that
> will
> not work with every OS and people have not got used to that issue yet.
> Research what you install, check for UPDATED drivers and don't assume that
> everything will run right 100% of the time.
> I can't speak for all the software that does not work, but I have software
> that I test as I go along for the reason that it is stated it is NOT
> designed
> for 64 bit.
> Still I have a bunch of 32 bit programs that run just fine on my 64 bit
> system.
> Check the Mfg. for drivers.
> One thing for sure, some products WILL NOT run on 64bit correctly being
> they are designed for 32bit systems.
> ZONE ALARM is NOT 64bit. They are planning for a 64bit product, but it is
> not one now. Same with Webroot products and Bit defender.
> Check and don't assume software will work.
> My system is fully functuional with many apps and NO issues.
> Try AVG for a Anti-Virus. It is written for 64bit......
>
>
> --
> JUST THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG....
> WAXACE
>
>
> "Charlie Russel - MVP" wrote:
>
>> He doesn't worry about facts that don't fit an agenda.
>>
>> --
>> Charlie.
>> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel
>>
>>
>> "John Adams" <seamus@horadrim.net> wrote in message
>> news:7ED083AD-1EF6-4983-8F38-11DE88E8F5DC@microsoft.com...
>> > You forgot to mention that supported versions of these applications are
>> > all available now and that these vendors were part of the decision to
>> > block them after SP1 installed.
>> >
>> > Check here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935796
>> >
>> > - John
>> >
>> > "Jake Malone - MVP/MUT" <jako@azurious.net> wrote in message
>> > news:47bf6a4a$0$16678$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>> >> Vista SP1 kills and maims security apps, utilitiesCheck security
>> >> software
>> >> before installing
>> >> By Kelly Fiveash → More by this author
>> >> Published Friday 22nd February 2008 14:51 GMT
>> >> Green Computing - Where do you stand?
>> >> Microsoft has admitted that Windows Vista service pack one (SP1)
>> >> renders
>> >> useless a number of well-known third party security products.
>> >>
>> >> Redmond said in a knowledge base article yesterday that due to
>> >> "reliability" issues with Vista SP1, it has been forced to prevent
>> >> some
>> >> security products from running after the service pack is installed.
>> >>
>> >> So, customers who currently have versions of Jiangmin KV Antivirus or
>> >> Trend Micro's Internet Security on their Vista computers will no
>> >> longer
>> >> be able to use the software, which are suppose to safeguard their
>> >> machines against hackers and malware, after SP1 is installed.
>> >>
>> >> The two other security products deemed by Microsoft to make Vista SP1
>> >> "unreliable" are versions of BitDefender AV and Zone Alarm Security
>> >> Suite.
>> >>
>> >> It added that it has put a block on Fujitsu's Shock Sensor utility,
>> >> which
>> >> protects laptop hard-drives against sudden shocks.
>> >>
>> >> Microsoft also pinpointed a number of products that simply won't work
>> >> after the service pack, which is expected to be available for download
>> >> to
>> >> everyone by the middle of next month, has been installed.
>> >>
>> >> Versions of Iron Speed Designer, Xheo Licensing, and Free Allegiance
>> >> software are on that particular blacklist.
>> >>
>> >> Meanwhile, Novell's ZCM Agent and the New York Times reader software
>> >> are
>> >> among the products listed as having severely reduced functionality
>> >> post
>> >> Vista-SP1.
>> >>
>> >> Microsoft said in the article: "A program may experience a loss of
>> >> functionality after you install Windows Vista SP1. However, most
>> >> programs
>> >> will continue to work as expected after you install Windows Vista
>> >> SP1."
>> >>
>> >> This latest embarrassing ****-up comes just days after Microsoft
>> >> snatched
>> >> back a key pre-requisite update for Vista SP1 from its Windows Update
>> >> website.
>> >>
>> >> It was forced to suspend distribution of its servicing stack KB937287
>> >> update after customers complained that their PCs wouldn't boot up
>> >> properly once it had been applied. ®
>> >
>>
 
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