compatability wizard? what compat wizard

> If you right click on a program or installer icon don't you get a context
> menu with the Compatibility Mode option on it?
>
> "kalmike" <kalmike@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:CF258F23-E426-4505-8DFE-348B2353E798@microsoft.com...

> >I dont seem to have the compatability wizard here. is it only for those who
> > upgrade? Is it hidden somewheres else on VISTA? I looked under
> > programs/accessories not there.
> >
> > So far I found the following programs NOT FULLY COMPATABLE with VISTA
> >
> > powerdvd
> > msn premium
> > norton security 2006
> >
> > I didnt think of running compat wiz back then when I just upgraded from
> > win
> > xp pro but now with everything gone there's no compat wizard to even try.
> >
> > suggestions?
> >
> > VISTA pretty to look at but dont use!
> > WIN XP PRO I sure miss ya!!
> >
> > mike

>
>
>

> To get the compatibility wizard - Click on Start, then Help and Support and
> type in the search box for Compatibility Wizard. I hav not found a direct
> way to acces it thru Vista but this way will start the wizard for me.
>
> "Colin Barnhorst" wrote:
>

> > If you right click on a program or installer icon don't you get a context
> > menu with the Compatibility Mode option on it?
> >
> > "kalmike" <kalmike@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:CF258F23-E426-4505-8DFE-348B2353E798@microsoft.com...

> > >I dont seem to have the compatability wizard here. is it only for those who
> > > upgrade? Is it hidden somewheres else on VISTA? I looked under
> > > programs/accessories not there.
> > >
> > > So far I found the following programs NOT FULLY COMPATABLE with VISTA
> > >
> > > powerdvd
> > > msn premium
> > > norton security 2006
> > >
> > > I didnt think of running compat wiz back then when I just upgraded from
> > > win
> > > xp pro but now with everything gone there's no compat wizard to even try.
> > >
> > > suggestions?
> > >
> > > VISTA pretty to look at but dont use!
> > > WIN XP PRO I sure miss ya!!
> > >
> > > mike

> >
> >
> >

> If you right click on a program or installer icon don't you get a context
> menu with the Compatibility Mode option on it?
>
> "kalmike" <kalmike@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:CF258F23-E426-4505-8DFE-348B2353E798@microsoft.com...

> >I dont seem to have the compatability wizard here. is it only for those who
> > upgrade? Is it hidden somewheres else on VISTA? I looked under
> > programs/accessories not there.
> >
> > So far I found the following programs NOT FULLY COMPATABLE with VISTA
> >
> > powerdvd
> > msn premium
> > norton security 2006
> >
> > I didnt think of running compat wiz back then when I just upgraded from
> > win
> > xp pro but now with everything gone there's no compat wizard to even try.
> >
> > suggestions?
> >
> > VISTA pretty to look at but dont use!
> > WIN XP PRO I sure miss ya!!
> >
> > mike

>
>
>

>I dont seem to have the compatability wizard here. is it only for those who
> upgrade? Is it hidden somewheres else on VISTA? I looked under
> programs/accessories not there.
>
> So far I found the following programs NOT FULLY COMPATABLE with VISTA
>
> powerdvd
> msn premium
> norton security 2006
>
> I didnt think of running compat wiz back then when I just upgraded from
> win
> xp pro but now with everything gone there's no compat wizard to even try.
>
> suggestions?
>
> VISTA pretty to look at but dont use!
> WIN XP PRO I sure miss ya!!
>
> mike