Application Compatibility Series on Windows 7
Windows 7 has been made public and many users are moving towards adopting the same. From the application standpoint, Windows 7 is very similar to Windows Vista. This means that, we will need to work towards solving the compatibility issues which would arise. In this series of posts we will look at some common challenges around application compatibility when coming from a legacy operating system, why changes were made, compatibility technologies inside the OS and methods for getting incompatible applications to run on Windows 7. Also we will look at some tips and tricks to fix applications.
· Part 1: How do you fix the OS Version Number Issues?
· Part 2: How do you Fix Browser Compatibility Issues?
· Part 3: Demystifying the Windows 7 Virtual XP Mode
· Part 4: Session 0n Isolation and Secure Desktop
· Part 5: Libraries, UAC, WRP and other Core Changes
These five parts cover some basic methods to mitigate the issues from the viewpoint of Developers, IT Pros and End-users.
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Vijay is a Microsoft MVP and a Springboard Series Technical Expert Panel member for Windows 7. He writes a technology blog called www.msigeek.com.
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