Windows Vista Update Disables Anti-Virus Programs

by Terrence O'Brien — Feb 22nd 2008 at 4:11PM

Vista Update Stops Some Programs from Working Properly

Microsoft is preparing to release the first major update to Vista, Service Pack 1 (SP1), which is supposed to clear out some of the major issues users have had with Vista, including speed and compatibility problems. Unfortunately for those eagerly awating SP1, it seems that Microsoft is creating just as many problems as it's solving.

Microsoft released an admittedly incomplete list of applications that will either not work properly or not work at all with SP1:

BitDefender AV
Fujitsu Shock Sensor
Jiangmin KV Antivirus 10
Jiangmin KV Antivirus 2008
Trend Micro Internet Security
Zone Alarm Security Suite
Iron Speed Designer
Xheo Licensing
Free Allegiance
NYT Reader
Rising Personal Firewall
Novell ZCM Agent

Ironically, most of the applications that will lose functionality or not work at all with Vista SP1 are security applications -- namely firewalls and anti-virus programs. One of the major complaints against Microsoft Windows is its relative insecurity when compared to Mac OS X and the Linux operating systems, so losing access to security programs will be a major drawback for most users.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Lynne said 5:22PM on 2-22-2008

I bought a Windows Vista about 3 months ago, and had I know more about this computer before, I would never have bought it...they are JUNK!! You are limited to programs and some you can't even use. I don't recommend this computer to anyone!!

Trevor said 1:30AM on 2-23-2008

Lynne, maybe you haven't thought about this, but not everybody likes going into the operating system and changing the code. maybe some people like to turn on their computer, play a few games, surf the web, watch a movie and be happy. i have vista ultimate and i haven't had any problems with it yet. so if you want to hack computers and change the operating system to how you like, you are more than free to toss the operating system and upload linux or apple OS X. or better yet, make your own so that way it will be just the way you like it and want it. and if your OS is better than microsoft, the publish that baby and make a little money off it it.

Jason said 8:29AM on 2-23-2008

Go Open-Source! Stop sending Microsoft (and others) your money when there is better for FREE!!! Need Microsoft Office? Get OpenOffice.org for free! Need Photoshop? gimp-win.sourceforge.net to get gimp2. Need an operating system? Go Linux! All open source! All free for everyone! Die Microsoft!

d1mosts said 12:06PM on 2-23-2008

I am so pissed at microsoft for putting this crap out. New Notebook came with vista wouldn't work with any of my third party software, all were made for xp, I dumped vista bought xp pro, guess what no drivers for video and nic. i am looking to buy a new laptop with xp pro. Gateway nope, dell nope. i am so sick of microsoft screwing everything up. Time to buy a mac...

Jeff Heise said 1:48PM on 2-23-2008

howard said 4:33PM on 2-23-2008

had an xp machine--died--toshiba replaced it but with vista--contractors software will not work without $500 worth of patches--vista still has problems operating even without these programs--why should I have to buy patches if xp is not available without an extensive search

NCC 800 said 4:45PM on 2-23-2008

Hmm, why am I not surprised?
Seems every time M$ updates the OS it breaks something.
But this one could get them in a major pile of trouble. By breaking security programs, this would leave users that ran the update open for attack by all the malware out there and M$ open for legal action if anyone loses data or gets hacked or 'bugged' after they ran the update.

I'm SO glad my OS comes from SCal, not Redmond WA

Carolyn said 6:50PM on 2-23-2008

Lynne, I had the same problem with Windows Vista, boy did Microsoft really screw up with Vista. I was fortunate, however, to send my computer back, and get another with XP, plus credit for the Vista Computer. Windows Vista SUCKS !!!

Armando said 6:52PM on 2-23-2008

I bought a Windows Vista Home Premium Edition and since I got it I had nothing but problems. The system crashes all the time. It is worthless.
I still using my 7 years old Windows 2000 Professional and is great. I complaint to DELL, but they can't fix it either. Is garbage

Susan said 9:13PM on 2-23-2008

Whew! I too, not long ago, purchased a new laptop with Windows Vista and it was nothing but misery and more misery for me. Took that baby back and was thrilled to dump that lemon. I am now a very happy owner of an Apple Mac. I just love how my Mac works for me:)

Steward said 9:30PM on 2-23-2008

If I'm not mistaken... Microsoft seems to be headed back into a major, major anti-trust monopoly position... I for one hope that it will include a class action.

Peter Norris said 10:45PM on 2-23-2008

Ill keep uning Linux, thankyouverymuch. Microsoft sucks, and Vista proves it beyond a doubt.

Sean said 1:10AM on 2-24-2008

I've had windows vista for about 5 months and no complaints here. I prefer it to XP but I can see i'm in the minority there. I dont mind a couple incompatibilities for the sake of progress.

tch04938 said 6:12AM on 4-24-2008

Sean,

I agree with you totally. I have run two PC's with both Vista Basic(UGH!!)and Vista Home Premium(YEAH!!!!HUZZAH!!)and have had some problems. I had more problems with Windows 98 when it came out than with Vista. Yes, I have had to find alternatives to some but not all third party apps or updates to these. I have not downloaded SP1 yet. Also, I run the home version of Avast and CCleaner along with the built-in Windows Defender and have NO problems. This PC is a Dell Inspiron 531 with no bugs.

For those people who are having issues I can empathize. Vista Basic is like being alone on your birthday, not very fun. The bugs and stripped down apps are really just a nuisance.
I am a PC tech and have worked on many XP,WIN2000, and WIN98 machines,but only one Vista! My brothers, he was using a bad mouse. Drove me nuts for a while. No Vista problems.

mark said 9:57AM on 2-24-2008

Where do I sign up for the class action lawsuit for people who bought Vista to go on their XP systems. I did everything by the book and could not get it to install correctly. Now I am stuck with a copy that I can't return because it was opened.

Steve said 10:49AM on 2-24-2008

Mark, I think you can dis-agree with the license agreement and return the product for credit either to the place of purchase or contact microsoft directly. 866-234-6020

Karin said 4:35PM on 2-24-2008

I haven't really had too many problems with Vista aka Longhorn. We bought our first laptop a year ago with Vista, no problems, and now just bought another in October with no problems. I found it easy to search through programs, and find what you are looking for. I have found that the compatibility wizard works for most programs that have resistance to Vista.

With learning Vista, I found that I really like it.

~Karin~

lmosenko said 2:47PM on 2-26-2008

Do you know that via Vista, Microsoft, RIAA, and the FBI can openly check your computers for illegal copies of music, movies, software, any copied music CD's/DVD's/Blue-Ray's which you insert into the computer drive. How do you like them apples?!

Tracey said 8:00AM on 2-27-2008

Jason, is there a free version of MSWord I can add? This Vista system only has Works included and I cannot send any documents using that as an attachment because no one I know has that form of Works in their computer to open it. I really miss Word and would love to get it for Vista. . .

02/23/08 1:48 PM

You can change your Works to save in Word 97/2003 mode. When you do a save as choose use the drop down box to change what format the document saves in. Just a thought : )

Zephyros said 12:29PM on 2-27-2008

After seeing Vista in action on my friends notebook, speaking with a few vista users, doing other research i have found none of these horror stories(very sorry to hear) have been true from what ive seen and researched. I ran a AML free registry checker on my friends notebook and the backup option didnt work, but it immediately ran it in compatibility mode and worked fine. a fellow classmate says his is fine and doesnt know what the big deal is. ive heard u need 3 gigs of ddr2 ram for it to be fine, and he has 2gigs of ddr2. other reviews on notebooks with vista with 3 gigs of ddr2 were great. in my opinion xp is great and 2000 is equally the same too.(Microf**k no longer supports 2000 thou)

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