Vista RC2(5744)-32bit compatibility issue

We find some Vista RC2(5744)-32bit compatibility issue as below:

1. Install Works 8.5, then some items of Works 8.5 can't be opened, such as:
Microsoft Works Database; Microsoft Works Portfolio; Microsoft Works
Spreadsheet; Microsoft Works Word Processor, but Works 8.5 can work normall
on Win XP.

2. Microsoft Photo Story 3.1 can't be installed, but it can be installed
and work normall on Win XP.

3. For MDA2007 test, Bootvis(v1.6.37.0) can't be installed, but it can be
installed and run normall on Win XP.

4.Suspend.exe tool can't run, but it can run normall on Win XP.

5. Vista has not Hyper Terminal tool that support WOR function.
Has Vista a tool that support WOR function?

Please confirm this issue. Above softwares may be not Vista OS compatible
software. Which Ver. of Works/Photo Story /Bootvis/Suspend can support Vista?
How can I get these tools?

Greatly appreciate your support.