Vista SP1 Is Out - With List Of Programs That Won't Work On SP1

Microsoft have finally released Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows Vista. Less than a year after the launch of the original Vista.

Microsoft Vista SP1 represents a significant first move toward a faster, more secure, and slightly more open Vista.

Higher degree of program compatibility than with the RTM version. Increased speed when copying large files and connecting to networked PCs. Overall speed improvement as well. Improvements in BitLocker encryption. Configurable Search option.

The rest of the Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 review on PCMag.

SP1 to a certain extend is great news. At the very least, anyone who have experienced the headache in getting a Vista to talk to a Win98 (yes, there are people who still use Windows 98) would appreciate the update.


Another great news

In keeping with their (newly established) tradition, Microsoft have also released a list of programs that WILL NOT work with SP1:


Programs that are blocked from starting after you install Windows Vista SP1

• BitDefender AV or Internet Security (Version 10)
• Fujitsu Shock Sensor (Version 2.1.0.0)
• Jiangmin KV Antivirus (Version 10)
• Jiangmin KV Antivirus (Version 2008)
• Trend Micro Internet Security (Version 2008)
• Zone Alarm Security Suite (Version 7.1.078)

Programs that do not run after you install Windows Vista SP1

• Iron Speed Designer
• Xheo Licensing
• Free Allegiance

Programs that have a loss of functionality after you install Windows Vista SP1

• NYT Reader
• Rising Personal Firewall
• Novell ZCM Agent

More information at Microsoft Support

The list will definitely grow as SP1 goes live for the public in March.