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Windows Vista
Application compatibility
At Yale, practice-specific applications in the financial, student administrative and clinical areas have been certified for use with Vista. Users of Y-NHH Clinical Applications should NOT upgrade to Vista. No Yale application environment requires an upgrade to Vista.
Many applications are now available in Vista compatible versions. In some cases, the latest version available for Windows XP is also Vista compatible. But in others, an upgrade to a new Vista compatible version will be required. If you plan to purchase a new Vista machine, be prepared to purchase upgrades to your favorite applications. Please consult the application vendor’s web site for up-to-date compatibility information for your applications.
- WebDAV: Windows Vista Client Setup Instructions
- For a more detailed list of applications please see our Vista Application Compatibility Chart (PDF format).
Hardware requirements
If you want to run Vista and your current computer is older than twenty-four months, you should consider purchasing a new one. While Vista can run on systems older than twenty-four months, it will likely run slower than the older installed version of Windows. This slowness is directly related to the processing speed of older computers compared with the newest models. Vista has been optimized for this new and faster hardware. An older computer will also not support many of the advanced graphics features of Vista that make it so appealing.
Microsoft's Vista Editions
If the applications you use are Vista compatible, you have “Vista ready” hardware, and you think you’re ready to upgrade, you need to decide which version to use. Windows Vista is available in five editions; Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise (available only to volume license subscribers) and Ultimate.
Vista Business and Enterprise Editions
Most Windows users at Yale who currently use Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional will find that either the Business or the Enterprise edition will meet their needs. Both versions contain networking, security, and support features required for administrative work.
Vista Ultimate Edition
Vista Ultimate is the most complete edition, offers additional graphic, media, and entertainment features of which many users will probably not need or be able to take full advantage. However, users who work extensively with visual media (e.g. photographic and video) and/or currently use the Windows XP Media Center edition, may find the added features of the Ultimate edition useful or required.
Home Basic and Home Premium Editions
As their names imply, the Home Basic and Home Premium editions are targeted for use on computers used at home. While users of the Home editions will be able to connect to Yale's network and be able to access Internet resources, either the Business or Enterprise editions should be considered better choices for use on PCs used for administrative work at Yale. If you're currently running Windows XP Home edition, you may find one of the Vista Home editions acceptable for your purposes.
64-bit Editions of Windows Vista
The 64-bit editions of Windows Vista are not for everyone, and require a system with a 64-bit processor and 64-bit system drivers. Please confirm that your system is compatible before installing software.
For more information about Vista editions visit Microsoft's Vista Editions website.
