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Last versions of software for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

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Introduction:

This list was created for the purpose of documenting final releases of programs, drivers, and hardware to support Microsoft® Windows Vista™ and Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008, as well as software that continues to support these operating systems. Feel free to contribute your own additions to the list in the form of a reply to the topic, and I will add your entries as soon as possible.

Note: this list is for vanilla, unmodified Windows Vista/Server 2008 installations without the Extended Kernel by win32. For the extended kernel version of this thread, go here.

https://msfn.org/board/topic/181696-software-compatible-with-windows-vista-extended-kernel/

:warning::warning::warning: READ THE BOARD RULES BEFORE POSTING - LINKS TO PIRATED SOFTWARE/WAREZ WILL NOT BE TOLERATED :warning::warning::warning:
https://forum.eclectic4un.me/app.php/rules
Important Updates for Windows Vista:
Service Packs:
Service Pack 1 (32-bit) | Service Pack 2 (32-bit)
Service Pack 1 (64-bit) | Service Pack 2 (64-bit)


Windows Vista Security Update Repository by greenhillmaniac (All updates for Vista until April 2017)
MEGA - https://mega.nz/folder/MgBRSKKK#rDcZY60CQ7uWMRUcagT4EQ
Original MSFN thread - https://msfn.org/board/topic/181756-windows-vista-update-repository-until-april-2017/


Get security updates for Windows Vista until 2020 YouTube tutorial (by me; big thanks to MSFN user greenhillmaniac for maintaining the Server 2008 update repository).



Get TLS 1.1/1.2 support in Vista's Internet Explorer 9 tutorial (by MSFN member VistaLover)
https://msfn.org/board/topic/176902-enabling-tls-1112-support-in-vistas-internet-explorer-9/

Compatible hardware for Windows Vista list
https://msfn.org/board/topic/177576-wip-compatible-hardware-with-windows-vista/

List (valid as of Oct. 4, 2020):
(Some additions as of 2022.04. Some information may be out of date)

Key: $$$ - Paid software | FREE - Free software | CS - Closed Source | OS - Open Source | UNS - Not officially supported on Vista, but still works | ONG - Support ongoing; continues to be updated on Vista

*Disclaimer: any software marked as UNS & ONG could stop working on Windows Vista with any given update.



Web Browsers:
    Note: Any browser not marked as (ONG) no longer receives major updates and may have trouble displaying websites correctly as time goes on. For the best experience, I personally recommend you choose a browser marked (ONG) , as these browsers continue to be actively updated on Vista.

    Independently based:
    • K-Meleon on Goanna by roytam1 FREE, OS, ONG) Visit this K-Meleon Forum thread to get the latest version.
    http://kmeleonbrowser.org/forum/read.php?19,148500
    • Lunascape (FREE, CS, ONG) Supports IE7-9 (Trident), Gecko, and Webkit rendering engines.
    • Otter Browser (FREE, OS, ONG) Must use "Windows XP or later" installer; "Windows 7 or later" version does not work.
    • Polarity Portable 8.4.4 (FREE, OS) [Feb. 2017] Download from FileHippo here. No longer supported by Polarity as of Feb. 25, 2017.
    • QupZilla 1.8.9 (FREE, OS) [Nov. 2015]
    • Windows Internet Explorer 9 (FREE, CS) [Mar. 2011] Requires SP2 & Platform Update. Download here: (32-bit) | (64-bit)
    Chromium based:
    • 360 Extreme Explorer (FREE, OS, ONG) Repacked by Humming Owl. This repack aims to remove all telemtery and provide better English translation throughout the interface. View forum post here.
      Also contained in thread is Chromium 87-based Kafan Mini-Browser. Another Chinese Chrome-browser that is much closer to stock Chrome/Chromium. This version has been repacked to remove telemetry, translated to English, and brings back the Google tab page.
    • 360 Extreme Explorer (FREE, OS, ONG) Repacked by ArcticFoxie. This repack aims to remove all telemtery and provide better English translation throughout the interface. View forum post here.
    • Advanced Chrome v54.20.6530.0 (FREE, OS) [Jan. 2018] Based on a combination of Chromium 51, 54, and 48. Download here.
    • Google Chrome 50.0.2661.102m (FREE, OS, UNS) [Apr. 2016] Download from FilePuma: 32-bit | 64-bit (After downloading, extract the file using the file extraction software of your choice [such as 7zip]. After extracting, run Chrome.exe directly, and the browser should run just fine in Windows Vista).
    • Maxthon (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Opera 36.0.2130.80 (FREE, OS) [Aug. 2016] Based on Chromium 49; will likely receive no further updates. Download from vendor here.
    • Opera 37.0.2178.54 (FREE, OS, UNS) [May 2016] Based on Chromium 50. Download from vendor here. Simply extract the installer with 7zip after downloading and run Opera.exe from within the extracted folder, and the browser should run just fine.
    • Slimjet 10.0.13 (FREE, OS) [Feb. 2017] Based on Chromium 50. To download from vendor, click here.
    • Slimjet 11.0.8 (FREE, OS) [July 2016] Based on Chromium 51. Download here
    • Slimjet 12.0.15 (FREE, OS, UNS) [Jan. 2017] Based on Chromium 53. Has minor font spacing issues with some pages. Download here.
    • UC Browser (FREE, OS, ONG) Based on Chromium 55.
    • Vivaldi 1.0.435.46 Stable (FREE, OS) [Apr. 2016] Based on Chromium 49. To download from vendor, click here.
    • Vivaldi 1.1.453.59 Stable (FREE, OS, UNS) [Apr. 2016] Based on Chromium 50. Download here.
    • Vivaldi 1.1.443.3 Developer (FREE, OS, UNS) [Apr. 2016] Download here.
    • Yandex Browser v17.4.1.1026 (FREE, OS) [Mar. 2017] Based on Chromium 57. Download here.
    • Yandex Browser Portable 17.6.0.1633 (FREE, OS) [June 2017] Based on Chromium 58. Download here.
    Mozilla Firefox-based:
    • Basilisk 2018.03.21 (FREE, OS, UNS) [Mar. 2018] Based on Firefox 56.x. Requires modifications to run; view this post for more details. It also doesn't properly support Vista's system codecs (H.264/MSE) so using roytam1's version instead is advised.
    • Cocoon 52.1.1 (FREE, OS, UNS) [July 2017] Based on Firefox 52.
    • Cyberfox 52.9.1 (FREE, OS, UNS) [July 2018] Based on Firefox 52. Requires modifications to run; view this post for more details
    • Mozilla Firefox 52.9.1 Extended Support Release (ESR) (FREE, OS) [Sep. 2018] Download from Mozilla here: 32-bit | 64-bit
    Download this addon to fix the addon disabling issue for Firefox 52 ESR.

    Follow this guide to learn how to run the 64 bit build of Firefox 52.9.1 ESR on Windows Vista.

    • Pale Moon 27.9.4 (FREE, OS) [Aug. 2018] Download from vendor here. Requires SP2, Platform Update, and Platform Update Supplement to be installed. The 64-bit version doesn't properly support Vista's system codecs (MSE & H.264), so using the x86 version instead is advised.

    Web Browser Plug-ins:

    All browsers:
    • Adfender ($$$, CS, ONG) Requires SP1 to be installed (SP2 recommended).
    • Adobe Flash Player (FREE, CS, ONG) Requires IE8 or later (for IE users).
    • Adobe Shockwave Player (FREE, CS, ONG) Requires SP2 & IE7 or later (for IE users).
    • Java SE 8 (FREE, CS, ONG) Last version of Java SE to include the web browser plugin. Requires IE9 (for IE users). Will stop receiving updates in January 2019 (for corporate use) and December 2020 (for personal use).
    • Norton Family v3.7.0.55 (FREE, CS) Requires SP1 to be installed (SP2 recommended). Requires IE7 or later (for IE users), Firefox 45 or later (for Firefox users), or Chrome 32 or later (for Chrome users).
    Final versions of Add-ons/Plug-ins for Firefox 52 ESR:
    • Umatrix 1.1.4 (FREE, OS, UNS) Requires certain procedures to be installed as this isn't officially supported (but despite this, works fine); go here for more details.

    AntiVirus & Security Software:
    • Adguard ($$$, CS, ONG) 14 day trial available.
    • Avast AntiTrack / AVG AntiTrack ($$$, CS, ONG) Relies on an annual subscription-based business model.
    • Avast Antivirus - All Editions v.18.8 ($$$ & FREE, CS) Only definition updates will be provided for this version for Vista/XP. No new major updates will be released.
    • AVG - All Editions v18.8 ($$$ & FREE, CS) Only definition updates will be provided for this version for Vista/XP. No new major updates will be released.
    • Avira 2013, all paid editions ($$$, CS) Windows Server operating systems aren't supported.
    • Avira Antivirus Free v15.0.9.504 (FREE, CS)
    • Bitdefender Internet Security 2015 ($$$, CS)
    • Bullguard Antivirus ($$$, CS, ONG) 30 day trial available.
    • Bullguard Internet Security ($$$, CS, ONG) 60 day trial available.
    • Bullguard Premium Protection ($$$, CS, ONG) 30 day trial available.
    • Clamwin (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Comodo Antivirus For Servers ($$$, CS, ONG) For Windows Server 2008 only; Vista is not support.
    • Comodo Cloud Antivirus ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Comodo Cloud Scanner ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Comodo Free Antivirus (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Comodo Internet Security ($$$ & FREE versions available, CS, ONG)
    • CryptoPrevent Anti-Malware ($$$ & FREE versions available, CS, ONG)
    • Cybergenic Shade Sandbox ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Dashlane (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Dr. Web AntiVirus ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Dr. Web KATANA ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Dr. Web Security Space ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Emsisoft version 10 ($$$, CS) No longer receives database updates as of April 2016.
    • Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit 5.52 (FREE, CS) Requires SP2. EMET is no longer supported by Microsoft as of July 31, 2018.
    • eScan, all editions ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • ESET File Security for Windows Server ($$$, CS, ONG) 30 day trial available; supports Windows Server 2008. Windows Vista isn't supported.
    • ESET Internet Security v12.2.30.0 ($$$, CS)
    • ESET NOD32 Antivirus v12.2.30.0 ($$$, CS)
    • ESET Online Scanner (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • ESET Smart Security v12.2.30.0 ($$$, CS)
    • FortiClient 5.2.4 ($$$, CS)
    • F-Secure Client Security 12.20 ($$$, CS)
    • F-Secure Internet Security 2017 ($$$, CS) Support for Vista ended on June 30, 2017.
    • F-Secure SAFE 2017 ($$$, CS) Support for Vista ended on June 30, 2017.
    • G Data Business Solutions ($$$, CS, ONG) Requires at least SP1; SP2 recommended. The Mobile Administrator software requires Windows 7 or later.
    • Glarysoft Malware Hunter (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Hitman Pro; all editions ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • HouseCall (FREE, CS, ONG) Continues to receive definition updates only.
    • Immunet 5.0.2 ($$$ & FREE versions available, CS)
    • Jetico Personal Firewall ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Kaspersky Antivirus 2018 ($$$, CS)
    • Kaspersky Internet Security 2018 ($$$, CS)
    • Kaspersky TDSSKiller (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Kaspersky Total Security 2018 ($$$, CS)
    • Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • KeePass (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • KeyScrambler ($$$ & FREE editions available, CS, ONG)
    • Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 7.4.2 (FREE, CS)
    • Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit 1.12.1.90 ($$$ & FREE versions available, CS)
    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (all editions) v3.5.1 build 2522 component package 1.0.365 ($$$ & FREE versions available, CS Download from vendor here. Will continue to receive on-going protection updates only; no new program versions or features will be created for XP/Vista.
    • Malwarebytes Chameleon (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • McAfee 2015 product suite ($$$, CS) Requires at least SP1 to be installed. SP2 recommended.
    • Microsoft Security Essentials 4.4.304.0 (FREE, CS) Download from FileHippo here. Does not include the EOL timebomb of the last version for Vista (4.10.209.0).
    • Microsoft Security Essentials 4.10.209.0 (FREE, CS) No longer supports or functions on Windows Vista as of April 11, 2017. Continues to function normally on Windows Server 2008 and will likely do so for the foreseeable future.
    • Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 5.47 - April 2017 (FREE, CS) Later versions don't work with Vista, but continue to support Windows Server 2008.
    • Norton AntiVirus Basic v22.15.X ($$$, CS) Will stop receiving database updates in early 2021.
    • Norton Internet Security 2015 v22.15.X ($$$, CS) Will stop receiving database updates in early 2021.
    • Norton Security v22.15.X ($$$, CS) Will stop receiving database updates in early 2021.
    • NoVirusThanks Anti-AutoExec (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • NoVirusThanks SysHardener (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • NoVirusThanks Registry Guard/Guard Service (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • OSArmor (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Panda Security ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Prey Anti-Theft (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • PrivaZer (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • RogueKiller Anti-Malware ($$$ & FREE versions available, CS, ONG)
    • Sandboxie (FREE, CS, UNS, ONG)
    • SecureAPlus ($$$, CS, ONG) 12-month trial available.
    • Simplewall (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Simple Software-restriction Policy (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Sophos Endpoint Security & Control version 11.0.15 ($$$, CS) No longer updated on Windows Vista as of October 31, 2018 (Server 2008 will continue to be supported until around July 2021)
    • Sophos Server protection products ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • SpyShelter Anti-Keylogger ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Spywareblaster (FREE, CS, CS)
    • SuperAntiSpyware ($$$ & FREE, CS, ONG ) Free version is for personal use only. Paid version requires an annual subscription.
    • SystemShield AntiVirus ($$$, CS, ONG )
    • SystemShield AntiSpyware ($$$, CS, ONG )
    • TinyWall (FREE, CS, ONG )
    • Trend Micro Antivirus+ 2017 ($$$, CS) Requires SP2+IE9. Support for Vista ended on June 30, 2017.
    • Trend Micro Internet Security 2017 ($$$, CS) Requires SP2+IE9. Support for Vista ended on June 30, 2017.
    • Trend Micro Maximum Security 2017 ($$$, CS) Requires SP2+IE9. Support for Vista ended on June 30, 2017.
    • TrustPort ($$$, CS, ONG )
    • Unchecky (FREE, CS, ONG )
    • VeraCrypt (FREE, OS, ONG )
    • VIPRE Antivirus, Internet Security, and Internet Security Pro v10.x ($$$, CS) It was announced back in February 2018 that version 11 of these pieces of software would not support Windows Vista. As of right now, v11 has yet to be released, so the last version for Windows Vista is unknown right now. It is unknown at this time if this policy also affects Windows Server 2008.
    • Webroot, all editions ($$$, CS, ONG ) Requires at least SP1 to be installed. SP2 recommended.
    • Winaero OneClickFirewall (FREE, CS)
    • Windows Defender 1.1.1600.0 (FREE, CS) Should continue receiving definition updates until January 2020 via Windows Update.
    • Windows Live OneCare 2.5.2900.30 ($$$, CS) No longer updated.
    • WiseVector StopX (FREE, CS, ONG )
    • Xvirus - all products ($$$ & FREE, CS, ONG )
    • Zemana - AntiMalware & Anti-Keylogger ($$$, CS, ONG )

    Built-in System Components:
    • DirectX 11.0 (FREE, CS) Will be automatically installed upon installation of SP2 and Platform Update.
    • Windows Installer 4.5 (FREE, CS) Will be automatically installed upon installation of SP2.
    • Windows Media Player 11.0.6002 (FREE, CS) Will be automatically installed upon installation of SP2. Online Stores/Online Media Service Listing Program has been discontinued and is no longer available.
    • Windows Search 4.0 (FREE, CS) Will be automatically installed upon installation of SP2.

    Instant Messaging/Internet Communication Software:
    • AdiIRC (FREE, CS, ONG )
    • DingTalk (FREE, CS, ONG )
    • HexChat v.2.10.0 (FREE, CS)
    • IceChat (FREE, OS, ONG )
    • ICQ (FREE, OS, ONG )
    • Irssi (FREE, OS, ONG )
    • Linphone (FREE, OS, ONG )
    • MicroSIP (FREE, OS, ONG )
    • Miranda NG (FREE, OS, ONG )
    • mIRC ($$$, CS, ONG )
    • Mumble (FREE, OS, ONG ) x86 only! x64 doesn't work.
    • Pidgin (FREE, OS, ONG )
    • Quassel IRC (FREE, OS, ONG )
    • qTox (FREE, OS, ONG )
    • Ripcord (FREE, OS, ONG )
    • Telegram Desktop 1.8.15 (FREE, OS)
    • Trillian (FREE, FREE, ONG )
    • Viber 6.8.2.878 (FREE, CS)

    E-mail Clients:
    • Claws Mail (FREE, OS, ONG )
    • Mailbird 2.6.1.0 (FREE, CS)
    • Mailbird Pro 2.6.1.0 ($$$, CS)
    • Microsoft Outlook 2010 (FREE, CS) Will continue to receive security updates until October 13, 2020.
    • Opera Mail 1.0.1044 (FREE, CS)
    • Pegasus Mail (FREE, CS, ONG )
    • PostBox ($$$, CS, UNS, ONG )
    • Sylpheed (FREE, OS, UNS, ONG )

    Blogging Software:
    • Open Live Writer (FREE, OS, UNS, ONG )

    PDF Viewers/Editors:
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader X v10.1.16 (FREE, CS)
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader DC version 2015.10.20060 (FREE, CS, UNS) Has some stability issues, but functions as a basic PDF Viewer. To learn how to install the software in Vista, view this YouTube tutorial, created by myself.
    • Corel PDF Fusion ($$$, CS, ONG )
    • CutePDF Professional ($$$, CS, ONG )
    • CutePDF Writer (FREE, CS, ONG )
    • doPDF (FREE, CS, ONG )
    • FineReader 14 Portable (FREE, CS, UNS, ONG )
    • Foxit PDF Reader (FREE, CS, UNS, ONG )
    • Foxit PhantomPDF ($$$, CS, UNS, ONG )
    • Infix PDF Editor ($$$, CS, ONG )
    • Master PDF Editor ($$$, CS, ONG )
    • Nitro PDF Reader (FREE, CS, ONG ) Requires at least SP1 to be installed. SP2 recommended.
    • Nitro PDF Pro ($$$, CS, CS) Requires at least SP1 to be installed. SP2 recommended.
    • PDF-XChange Editor ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • RTT PDF Explorer ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • RTT PDFrizator (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Sumatra PDF (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • Wondershare PDFelement ($$$, CS, ONG)


    Word Processing & Office Suites:

    • Ability Office & Ability Office Professional ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • AbleWord (FREE, CS) Hasn't been updated since 2015.
    • Atlantis Word Processor ($$$, CS, ONG) 30 day trial available.
    • Corel WordPerfect Office X7 ($$$, CS)
    • LibreOffice 5.4.7.2 (FREE, OS) x86 | x64
    • Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2, All Editions ($$$, CS) Extended support will end on October 13, 2020.
    • Notepad++ (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • RedNotebook (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • Scribus (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • Softmaker FreeOffice 2016 rev 767.0516 (FREE, CS)
    • Todoist (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Wunderlist 3.21.4 (FREE, CS)
    • WPS Office 2019 - All Editions ($$$ & FREE editions available, CS, ONG)

    Content Consumption Software:
    • AIMP (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Clementine Music Player (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • Foobar2000 (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • K-Lite, All Codec Packs (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Kodi 17.6 (FREE, OS) Download from vendor here. Must run the installer in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2 to get the software to install.
    • Leawo Blu-ray Player (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Media Player Classic Black Edition (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • mpv Media Player v0.25.0 (FREE, OS) Download from vendor: 32-bit | 64-bit
    • MPlayer (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • MusicBee (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Potplayer (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • PowerDVD 15 ($$$, CS)
    • SMPlayer (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • VLC Media Player 3.x (FREE, OS, ONG) Requires SP2 and Platform Update to be installed. This is the final branch to support Vista & XP; 4.x does not work.
    • Winamp 5.8 (FREE, CS)

    DVR/PVR software:
    • MediaPortal (FREE, OS, ONG)

    Adobe Editing Software:
    All CS6 apps are $$$, CS, UNS. For official support, use the CS5.5 suite instead.
    • Adobe After Effects CS6
    • Adobe Director 12 ($$$, CS)
    • Adobe Photoshop CS6
    • Adobe Photoshop Elements 12.0 ($$$, CS) Requires SP2.
    • Adobe Premiere Pro CS6
    • Dreamweaver CS6
    • Extendscript Toolkit CC
    • Fireworks CS6
    • Flash Professional CS6
    • Illustrator CS6
    • InCopy CS6
    • InDesign CS6
    • Lightroom 4 ($$$, CS)

    Video & Photo Editing Software:
    • ACDSee 17 ($$$, CS)
    • ACDSee Pro 7 ($$$, CS)
    • ACDSee Video Converter 4 ($$$, CS)
    • ACDSee Video Studio 2.0.0.588 ($$$, CS)
    • AniView (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • AnnyStudio JPEG Lossless Rotator (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • AnnyStudio Just Color Picker (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • ArtWeaver Free 6.x (FREE, CS, UNS, ONG)
    • ArtWeaver Pro 6.x ($$$, CS, UNS, ONG)
    • Bandicam ($$$, CS, ONG) Free version with reduced functionality is available.
    • CamStudio v2.7.2 (FREE, OS) Hasn't been updated on Windows as a whole since October 19, 2013 and is most likely abandoned.
    • Camtasia Studio 8.6.0 ($$$, CS)
    • CardWorks Business Card Designer ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • ContaCam (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • Corel PaintShop Pro X7 ($$$, CS)
    • Disketch Disc Label Software ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • DrawPad Graphic Editor ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • FastPictureViewer Pro ($$$, CS, ONG) Requires SP1; SP2 recommended.
    • FastStone Capture ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • FastStone MaxView ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • FastStone Image Viewer (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • FastStone Photo Resizer (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • FireAlpaca (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Flashback Express (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Flashback Pro ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Fraps v3.5.99 (FREE, CS) Hasn't been updated on Windows as a whole since February 26, 2013 and is most likely abandoned.
    • Image Composite Editor 2.0.3 (FREE, CS) Requires SP2.
    • Imagine (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • IrfanView (FREE for non commercial use, CS, ONG)
    • KC Softwares PhotoToFilm (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • KC Softwares VideoInspector (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Lightworks ($$$ & FREE versions available, CS, ONG)
    • MKVToolNix v19.0.0 (FREE, OS)
    • MyPaint (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • OBS Studio 21.0.1 (FREE, CS) Requires SP2 and Platform Update. Download here.
    • OhSoft oCam (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • PhotoPad ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • PhotoStage ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Picasa 3.9.141 Build 259 (FREE, CS)
    • Pinta (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • Pixillion ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Prism Video Converter ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Sony Vegas Pro 12 ($$$, CS)
    • VideoPad Video Editor ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • VSDC Free Video Converter (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • VSDC Free Video Editor (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Wondershare DVD Creator ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Wondershare UniConverter ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • XnConvert (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • XnRetro (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • XnSketch (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • XnView Classic (FREE, CS)
    • XnView MP (FREE, CS, UNS, ONG)
    • Zoner Photo Studio 17 PRO ($$$, CS)

    Screenshot Software:
    • Greenshot (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • Gyazo (FREE, CS, UNS, ONG) Gyazo GIF does not work.
    • Lightshot (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • ScreenToGif (FREE, OS, UNS, ONG)
    • ShareX 12.0.0 (non-portable) (FREE, OS)
    • ShareX Portable (FREE, OS, UNS, ONG) Requires installation of Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 to work.


    Audio & Music Creation/Editing Tools:
    • Acoustica Mixcraft ($$$, CS, ONG) 30 day trial available.
    • Audacity (FREE, OS, UNS, ONG)
    • Crescendo ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • dBpoweramp: mp3 Converter ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Equalizer APO (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • Exact Audio Copy (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • FL Studio ($$$, CS, UNS, ONG)
    • Fmedia (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Forte Notation - All Editions ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Guitar Pro 6.2.0 R11686 ($$$, CS)
    • LMMS (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • MediaMonkey (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • MixPad ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Mp3tag (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Ocenaudio (FREE, CS, UNS, ONG)
    • PitchPerfect ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • RecordPad ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Softpointer Tag&Rename ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Sony Sound Forge 11.0.272 ($$$, CS) Newer versions up to 13.x can be ran on Vista by using the Portable version of the software.
    • SoundTap ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Switch ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Synthesia ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Voxal ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • VRS Recording System ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • WavePad ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Wavosaur (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • Wavosaur Rec Recover (FREE, OS)
    • XRECODE3 ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Zulu ($$$, CS, ONG)

    2D/3D Modeling Software:
    • AutoCAD 2012 ($$$, CS)
    • AutoCAD 2013 & 2014 ($$$, CS, UNS) Must run in Windows XP compatibility mode for the software to work.
    • Autodesk Maya 2016 ($$$, CS, UNS)
    • Blender (FREE, OS, UNS, ONG)
    • Daz Studio (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • DreamPlan Home Design software ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • FreeCAD (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • LibreCAD (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • MeshMagic ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Sketchup 2014 ($$$, CS)
    Sketchup 2015 & 2016 ($$$, CS, UNS) Modifying of MSI installer is required. See this MSFN post for more details.



    Virtualization Software:
    • DOSBox (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • Hyper-V "1.0" (2008) (FREE, CS) Included with Windows Server 2008 only.
    • Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 (FREE, CS)
    • Oracle VM VirtualBox (FREE, CS, ONG) Requires at least SP1 to be installed; SP2 recommended.
    • VMware Workstation 12.0.0 ($$$, CS, UNS)
    • VMware Tools 10.3.10 (FREE, CS) Download here. While newer versions may be installed on Vista, the drivers rely on functions found in only Windows 7 or later which may cause unexpected errors with certain applications.

    Remote Access:
    • AnyDesk (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Logmein Rescue Technician Console ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • PuTTY (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • Splashtop Business Access ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Splashtop On-Demand Support ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Splashtop Remote Support ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • TeamViewer 14.2.8352 (FREE, CS) Must pay for license in order for continued use as of Feb. 2020.
    • TightVNC (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • UltraVNC (FREE, OS, ONG)

    Data & File Management/Sharing:
    • 7zip (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • Bandizip (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Cryptomator 1.3.4 (FREE, OS) Download from vendor: (x86) | (x64)
    • Doxillion File Converter ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Feem (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • GoToTags (FREE, CS, UNS, ONG) Requires .NET Framework 4.6.2.
    • WinHTTrack (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • PeaZip (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • PowerArchiver ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • PowerArchiver Command Line ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • PowerArchiver for Office Add-ins (PAOP) ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • PowerArchiver Zip To Email ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Tabbles (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • TagSpaces 2.1.1 (FREE, OS)
    • Universal Extractor (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • WinRAR ($$$, CS, ONG) 40-day trial available.
    • WinZip ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • WinZip Command Line (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • WinZip Courier ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • WinZip Self-Extractor ($$$, CS, ONG)
    Zipware (FREE, CS, ONG)


    Cloud Storage Clients:
    • Attachmore (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Backup and Sync from Google (FREE, CS, UNS, ONG)
    • CloudMe Sync (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Megasync (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Microsoft OneDrive Version 2017 Build 17.3.7076.1026 (FREE, CS) Requires SP2, Platform Update, and Platform Update supplement for Windows Vista/2008. Download from FileHippo here.
    • SugarSync 3.8.0.15297 (FREE, CS, ONG)


    Invoicing, Finance, and Business Management software:
    • ClickCharts Diagram & Flowchart ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Copper Point of Sales ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Express Accounts ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Express Invoice ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • FlexiServer Productivity & Attendance ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • H&R Block Tax Software ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • IBM SPSS Statistics 25 ($$$, CS, UNS)
    • Inventoria Inventory ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • MoneyLine Personal Finance ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Money Manager EX (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • QuickBooks Desktop 2016 ($$$, CS) Requires SP2.
    • Reflect CRM Customer Datab ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Studio Tax 2018 ($$$, CS, ONG) Requires SP2.
    • TurboTax 2016 ($$$, CS) Requires SP2.
    • uFile ($$$, CS, ONG) Requires SP2.


    Speech Recognition software:
    • Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12 ($$$, CS)
    • Express Dictate Digital Dictation Software ($$$, CS, ONG)


    Language Translation software:
    • Promt 18 ($$$, CS)
    • Rosetta Stone Language Learning ($$$, CS, UNS, ONG)
    • Rosetta Stone TOTALe ($$$, CS, ONG)


    Weather Forecasting software:
    • WeatherBug (FREE, CS, ONG)

    Phone Integration and Management software:
    • AirDroid (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • FJ Software Development MyPhoneExplorer (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Mobizen PC (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Pushbullet (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Unified Remote Server (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Wondershare Dr. Fone ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Wondershare MobileGo ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Wondershare MobileTrans ($$$, CS, ONG)

    Apple Software & Hardware Support (all software is FREE, CS) :
    Limitations/issues:
    • On 64-bit versions of Vista/2008, you must use the "older video cards" installer linked above. The normal release doesn't work.


    • Starting with iTunes 11.2, you'll get Data Execution Prevention errors when closing the program.


    • iTunes 12.1.3.x only supports devices released up to the iOS 9 era (2015).


    • If your older device runs iOS 10.0-10.1.1, you may backup and sync your device; upgrading/restoring doesn't work. Any device running iOS 10.2 or later will not work at all with iTunes 12.1.3.


    NVIDIA GPU Drivers:

    Recommended for GeForce 8, 9, 100, 200, & 300 series:
    • NVIDIA Display driver version 342.01 - Download: 32-bit | 64-bit
    Recommended for GeForce 400-900 series:
    • NVIDIA Display driver version 365.19 - Download: 32-bit | 64-bit
    Recommended for GeForce 1000 series, up to 1080ti:
    • NVIDIA Display driver version 372.70 - Download: 32-bit | 64-bit

    Note: DirectX applications aren't properly utilized by these drivers under Windows Vista, so this will cause a bottleneck in performance over using the GTX 980 or older, where the 365.19 drivers (more optimized for Vista as they're officially supported) can be used. Later drivers will not work on Windows Vista.

    Known performance advantages on 700 series through 1000 series over vanilla 365.19 and 372.70. Currently untested on older platforms.


    AMD/ATI GPU Drivers:

    The first official version of ATI Catalyst to support Vista is version 7.1. The last official version of AMD Catalyst to support Vista is version 13.12 (Download: 32-bit | 64-bit However, newer versions up to 15.6 Beta for Windows 7 can be modified to work on Vista. View this thread for more details.



    Hardware Identification and Temperature Management:
    • CPU-Z (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • GPU-Z (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • HWiNFO (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • HWMonitor (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Logitech Gaming Software v8.96.88 (FREE, CS, UNS) Download from vendor: 32-bit | 64-bit
    • OpenGL Extensions Viewer (FREE, CS, UNS, ONG)
    • Piriform Speccy (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • SpeedFan (FREE, CS, ONG)

    Benchmarking and System Stress-Testing software:
    • AIDA64, all editions ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • GeekBench ($$$, CS, UNS, ONG)
    • GFXBench GL (FREE, CS, UNS, ONG)
    • Prime95 (FREE, CS, ONG)

    Hard Drive Utilities:
    Windows Vista/2008 do NOT support TRIM for SSDs without third party software.
    • AOMEI Partition Assistant Lite (FREE, CS, ONG) Supports both client & Server Windows versions (Windows 2000 and up).
    • AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional ($$$, CS, ONG) For client versions of Windows (such as Vista) only. Windows Server operating systems (such as Server 2008) aren't supported.
    • AOMEI Partition Assistant - Server & Unlimited editions ($$$, CS, ONG) Supports both client & Server Windows versions (Windows 2000 and up).
    • AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard (FREE, CS, ONG) For client versions of Windows (such as Vista) only. Windows Server operating systems (such as Server 2008) aren't supported.
    • DAEMON Tools Pro v7.0 ($$$, CS) A download link (for the trial version) is unavailable; sorry for the inconvenience.
    • Diskeeper 12 Pro ($$$, CS)
    • Diskeeper 16 Home Edition ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Professional ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Technician ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • EaseUS Partition Master Free (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • EaseUS Partition Master Professional ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • EaseUS Partition Master Enterprise ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • EaseUS Todo Backup Free (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • EaseUS Todo Backup Home ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • EaseUS Todo Backup Enterprise ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • IOLO DriveScrubber ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Piriform Recuva (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • SSD Tweaker; all editions ($$$ & FREE editions available, CS, ONG)

    System Management, Cleanup, and Analysis:
    • Advanced PortChecker (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • Avast Cleanup / AVG TuneUp ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Belarc Advisor (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • BleachBit (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • Chocolatey 0.9.9.8 (FREE, OS, UNS)
    • Comodo Cleaning Essentials (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • DeadPix (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • EaseUS Todo PCTrans Free (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • EaseUS Todo PCTrans Professional & EaseUS Todo PCTrans Technician ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • EasyBCD (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Hard_Configurator (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • Inno Setup (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • IOLO Search and Recover ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • IOLO System Mechanic Business ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Ketarin (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • KC Softwares BATExpert (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • KC Softwares HDDExpert (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • KC Softwares KCleaner (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • KC Softwares RAMExpert (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • KC Softwares Startup Sentinel (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Network Monitor 3.4 (FREE, CS) Requires at least SP1 to be installed (SP2 recommended). To download from Microsoft, click here.
    • Orion File Recovery ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Revo Uninstaller Free (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • SpeedTest App (FREE, CS, UNS, ONG)
    • SUMo Software Update monitor (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • System Mechanic Classic v16.0.0.10 ($$$, CS)
    • System Mechanic Professional Classic v15.5.0.61 ($$$, CS)
    • Windows NT Backup - Restore Utility (FREE, CS) Download from Microsoft: (x86) | (x64)
    • WireShark 2.2.17 (FREE, CS) Download from vendor: (x86) | (x64)
    • WPS Data Recovery Master ($$$, CS, ONG)

    Bootable USB Flash Drive Creation Tools:
    • UNetbootin (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • Rufus 3.5.1433 (FREE, OS, UNS) Download from vendor here. Thanks to MSFN member UCyborg for making this version compatible with Vista.
    • WinSetupfromUSB (FREE, CS, ONG)

    Optical Disc Media Management software:
    • Alcohol 120% ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • AnyDVD HD ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • BurnAware Free (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • BurnAware Premium & BurnAware Professional ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • CDBurnerXP (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • CloneCD ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • dBpoweramp: CD Ripper ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • DVDFab ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Express Burn ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Express Rip ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Golden Records ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • ImDisk Toolkit (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • IMGBurn (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • MagicDisc (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • MagicISO ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • MakeMKV ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Nero 2019 Platinum ($$$, CS, UNS) Must use unofficial repacked version. Last official version to support Vista is Nero 2015.
    • Roxio Creator NXT 3 ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • UltraISO ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • WinCDEmu (FREE, CS, ONG)

    Game Distribution:
    • Steam (Jan 4, 2019 build) (FREE, CS) To prevent Steam client updates, create a file using Notepad containing the following information: BootStrapperInhibitAll=Enable . Save it to the Steam folder as steam.cfg.

    Games:
    Platform Update is required for DirectX 11 support.
    Pre-Vista era (DX10/11 not utilized):
    • Serious Sam 2 ($$$, CS)
    • Star Wars Republic Commando ($$$, CS)
    Last official release to run on Vista (sequels/updates do not support or work with Vista):
    • Battlefield 4 ($$$, CS) Requires SP2 & Platform Update.
    • BeamNG.Drive v0.15.0.6 ($$$, CS, UNS)
    • Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 ($$$, CS) Requires SP2.
    • Diablo III ($$$, CS) No longer supports or runs on Vista as of October 2017.
    • Hearthstone ($$$, CS) No longer supports or runs on Vista as of October 2017.
    • Heroes of the Storm ($$$, CS) No longer supports or runs on Vista as of October 2017.
    • How to Survive ($$$, CS)
    • Killing Floor ($$$, CS)
    • StarCraft II ($$$, CS) No longer supports or runs on Vista as of October 2017.
    • Wolfenstein: The New Order ($$$, CS, UNS)
    • Wolfenstein: The Old Blood ($$$, CS, UNS)
    • World of Warcraft ($$$, CS) No longer supports or runs on Vista as of October 2017.
    Active Development:
    Future/upcoming sequels may not support Vista.
    • AssaultCube (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Bioshock Infinite ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Chivalry Medieval Welfare ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Counter-Strike Global Offensive ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Cuphead (GOG.com version) ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Don't Starve Together ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Doom 2016 ($$$, CS, UNS, ONG)
    • Dragon Ball Xenoverse ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Fallout 4 ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Fallout Shelter ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Goosebumps Dead of Night ($$$, CS, UNS, ONG)
    • Just Cause 3 ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Left 4 Dead 2 ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Minecraft (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • One Late Night: Deadline ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Planet Explorers ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Portal 2 ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Road Redemption ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Serious Sam 3 BFE ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Sonic Mania ($$$, CS, UNS, ONG)
    • Star Trek Online ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • SuperTuxKart (FREE, OS, ONG)
    Outer Space Simulation software:
    • Google Earth Pro 7.3.2 (FREE, CS) Download here: 32-bit | 64-bit
    • Outerra ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Space Engine 0.98 (FREE, CS) Download from vendor here.
      The paid Steam edition, which continues to receive updates does launch under Windows Vista. However, the game will crash past the menu screen due to antiquated display drivers. The fault seems to be with older versions of OpenGL.
    • Stellarium (FREE, OS, UNS, ONG)

    Console Emulators:

    Gamecube/Wii Emulators:
    PS2 Emulators
    PSP Emulators
    • PPSSPP (FREE, OS, ONG)


    Software/Game Development:
    • ApexSQL Diff 2017 R6 ($$$, CS) Requires SP2.
    • AutoHotkey (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • CryEngine V ($$$, OS) Requires SP2.
    • dnSpy (FREE, OS, UNS, ONG)
    • Java Development Kit 9.0.4 (FREE, OS, UNS) 64 bit only; 32 bit Windows is not supported. - Download here.
    • Java SE Runtime Environment 9.0.4 (FREE, OS, UNS) 64 bit only; 32 bit Windows is not supported. - Download here.
    • LLVM Compiler Infrastructure v3.7.1 (FREE, OS)


    System File Editors/Viewers:
    • EditPad Lite (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • HxD Hex Editor (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Resource Hacker (FREE, OS, ONG)

    BitTorrent/P2P Clients:
    • BitComet (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • BitTorrent (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • BitTorrent Sync Pro 2.0.93 ($$$, CS)
    • eMule (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • qBittorrent 4.1.9.1 (FREE, OS)
    • Tixati (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Transmission 2.94 (FREE, OS) Download here: (x86) | (x64)
    • uTorrent (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Vuze (FREE, OS, ONG)

    FTP Clients:
    • BitComet (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • CuteFTP (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • CyberDuck (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • FileZilla 3.39.0 (FREE, OS, UNS)
    • Fling FTP ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • FTP Voyager (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • SmartFTP ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Total Commander (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • WinSCP (FREE, OS, ONG)

    VPN Clients:
    • HideMe VPN (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Logmein Hamachi (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • OpenVPN v. 2.4.6-I602 (FREE, OS, UNS)
    • Private Internet Access Client v75 (FREE, CS)
    • TorGuard VPN (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • TunnelBear (][/, CS, ONG)
    • Tunngle (FREE, CS, ONG)

    Window Management software:
    • Actual Window Manager ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • Aerosnap 0.61 Beta (FREE, CS) Somewhat buggy. To download from Softpedia, click here.
    • AquaSnap 1.17.1 (FREE & $$$ versions available, CS) Personal Edition is free for home use, and has reduced functionality. Professional Edition requires purchase after 60 minute trial period.
      To download from the vendor, click one of the following: MSI file | Portable installation.
    • Ultramon ($$$, CS, ONG) To download 30-day trial version from vendor, click here.

    Desktop Enhancement software:
    • CoolSoft PDF Property Extension (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Ditto Clipboard Manager (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Fences 2 ($$$, CS) Folder portals and pages functionality requires Windows 7 or later.
    • f.lux (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Icaros Shell Extensions 3.1.0 & 3.1.1 Beta (FREE, CS)
    • LightBulb (FREE, OS, UNS, ONG)
    • ObjectDock 2 ($$$, CS)
    • RTT PDF-ShellTools ($$$, CS, ONG)
    • SageThumbs (FREE, OS, ONG)
    • Seer (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Softpointer AudioShell (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Universal Theme Patcher (FREE, CS)
    • Vista Visual Master (FREE, CS)
    • VoidTools Everything (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • X-Mouse Controls (FREE, CS, ONG)

    Additional Microsoft software/utilities:
    • Automated Installation Kit (AIK) for Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 (FREE, CS) ISO file; does not require to be mounted or run under Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 but it is the last version for NT 6.0. Download from Microsoft
    • Exchange Server 2010 ($$$, CS)
    • IntelliPoint 8.2 (FREE, CS) Download from Microsoft: 32-bit | 64-bit
    • Microsoft Camera Codec Pack 6.3.9721.0 (FREE, CS) Requires SP2. Download from Microsoft: x86 | x64
    • Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 (FREE, CS) Requires SP2. To download from Microsoft, click here.
    • Microsoft Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows Vista SP1+ (FREE, CS) Download from Microsoft: (x86) | (x64)
    • Microsoft Silverlight 5.1.50907.0 (FREE, CS)
    • Microsoft Streets and Trips 2013 ($$$, CS)
    • Microsoft SyncToy 2.1 (FREE, CS) Download from Microsoft: (x86) | (x64)
    • Microsoft Visual c++ Redistributable for Visual Studio (FREE, CS, ONG)
    • Microsoft Windows Live Essentials 2011 (FREE, CS) To download, use Windows Update. Some components no longer work, such as Messenger and Mail.
    • Microsoft Windows Preview Handler Pack (for AS, ASPX, BAT, CMD, CS, CSS, DIFF, JS, PATCH, RB, RHTML, RJS, SQL, and VB files) (FREE, CS) Download from CodePlex
    • Remote Desktop Connection 7.0 (FREE, CS) *For Windows Vista only, Server 2008 is not supported.* Requires Vista SP1 to be installed (SP2 recommended). Download here.
    • Search Server 2010 ($$$, CCSS) Requires Windows Server 2008 SP2; Vista is not supported.
    • SharePoint Designer 2010 (FREE, CS) Download from Microsoft: (x86) | x64
    • Speech Platform Runtime Languages 11 (FREE, CS) To download from Microsoft, click here.
    • SQL Server 2012 ($$$, CS)
    • Windows Easy Transfer 7 (FREE, CS) Download from Microsoft: (x86) | (x64)
    • Windows Help (WinHelp32) for Windows Vista (FREE, CS) Download from Microsoft: (x86) | (x64)
    • Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 (FREE, CS) Download from Microsoft: (x86) | (x64)
    • Windows Powershell 3.0 (FREE, CS) Supports Windows Server 2008 SP2 ONLY. Windows Vista is not supported. To download from Microsoft, click here.
    • Windows USB/DVD Download Tool (FREE, CS) To download from Microsoft, click here.

    Microsoft Office Add-ins & Tools:
    • Calendar Printing Assistant for Outlook (FREE, CS) Requires SP2. To download from Microsoft, click here.
    • Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote (FREE, CS) Requires SP2. Supports Microsoft OneNote 2010 and Word 2007/Word 2010.
    • Office File Validation Add-in for Microsoft Office 2003 SP3 and Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 (FREE, CS) Requires Office 2003 SP3 or Office 2007 SP2. For client Windows versions only (Server 2008 isn't supported).
    • Office 2010 Filter Packs (FREE, CS) Requires at least SP1 to be installed (SP2 recommended). To download from Microsoft, click here.
    • Outlook 2007/2003/2002 Add-in: Personal Folders Backup (FREE, CS) Requires Office XP, 2003, or 2007. Server 2008 is not supported. Download from Microsoft here.
    • PowerPoint Viewer 2010 (FREE, CS) Requires at least SP1 to be installed (SP2 recommended).
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    Re: Last versions of software for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

    Post by eflanili7881 »

    I'm the guy who posted about .NET Framework 4.6.2 Preview is last version for Windows Vista at here. And thanks to effort of the MSFN community, we have put .NET Framework 4.6.2 Final work on Windows Vista thanks to @WinClient5270 at this post. So, I'm very glad to be here :D.
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    Re: Last versions of software for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

    Post by TSNH »

    eflanili7881 wrote: 26 Apr 2022, 02:19 I'm the guy who posted about .NET Framework 4.6.2 Preview is last version for Windows Vista at here. And thanks to effort of the MSFN community, we have put .NET Framework 4.6.2 Final work on Windows Vista thanks to @WinClient5270 at this post. So, I'm very glad to be here :D.
    Hi, Microsoft has released a new edition of .Net Framework 4.6.2 that officially supports Server 2008 and has no 6.0 version blocks. You can read more about it here:
    https://msfn.org/board/topic/181612-wip-windows-vista-extended-kernel/?do=findComment&comment=1207413
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    Re: Last versions of software for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

    Post by eflanili7881 »

    TSNH wrote: 28 Apr 2022, 15:46
    eflanili7881 wrote: 26 Apr 2022, 02:19 I'm the guy who posted about .NET Framework 4.6.2 Preview is last version for Windows Vista at here. And thanks to effort of the MSFN community, we have put .NET Framework 4.6.2 Final work on Windows Vista thanks to @WinClient5270 at this post. So, I'm very glad to be here :D.
    Hi, Microsoft has released a new edition of .Net Framework 4.6.2 that officially supports Server 2008 and has no 6.0 version blocks. You can read more about it here:
    https://msfn.org/board/topic/181612-wip-windows-vista-extended-kernel/?do=findComment&comment=1207413
    Oh, i didn't saw this one. Maybe I try this on VMware to be 100 percent sure :)
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    Re: Last versions of software for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

    Post by Rhapsody »

    Theres some sonic games which support Windows Vista, the games in question are:
    Sonic 1 Decomp
    Sonic 2 Decomp
    Sonic CD
    Sonic Adventure DX Directors Cut
    Sonic Generations (Will lag on older pcs)
    Sonic 4 Episode 1 and 2
    ✨ Stars in the sky ✨
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    Re: Last versions of software for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

    Post by WF4123 »

    Some of these games are support Windows Vista that I searched for ago.

    Age of Empires 3 (+ The Warchiefs, The Asian Dynasties and Wars of Liberty (unofficial expansion))
    Test Drive Unlimited
    Test Drive Unlimited 2
    Anno 1404
    Flatout 2
    Flatout: Ultimate Carnage
    Grand Theft Auto IV (+ Episodes)
    Worms Ultimate Mayhem
    Far Cry 2
    Saints Row 2
    Saints Row: The Third
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    Re: Last versions of software for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

    Post by Nickelbawker »

    I tried to get PEmaker and it errors out when I try to download, PEmaker is used to make firefox 52 work.

    Waterfox link is defunct, and the information on Maxthon browser is outdated or incomplete, current version I tried I believe doesn't work. I do have a copy of waterfox on my rig I never used though just found it but I ended up putting explorer 360 on it, that works although I will try to refrain from using the internet at all on this rig.

    I figured out how to fix my HD 7570s no driver issue and that leads me to another awesome program we should add to the list while it still works at-least.
    IoBit Driver Booster 9.5.

    It found my driver for my hard to install Dell HD7570. I tried about 10 different drivers some from dell, some from AMD none of them worked. AMDs driver identifier now is windows 10 only as well. So happy that was a lot of work, should have went to that after the first 3 installers didn't work.

    Winamp 5.666 Build 3516 12 Dec 2013 (You can manage your old iPods with this, I have a ipod Nano 1st gen and I don't have iTunes, There is also a album art plugin that I use to see the cover while playing music on it.)

    -----------Vista----Compat------Games------------------
    (Not just Vista compatible but games actually worth a mention) (Mostly In-active development, aside from the DooM Sourceports)
    (Note some of these games pre-date steam and I can't guarantee that the steam release will work)(Sequels separated by commas)

    Project 64 (The better N64 emulator for most of the games that work on PC)
    snes9x (Best Super NES emu for your average vista hardware)
    Street Fighter IV, Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition, Ultra Street Fighter IV
    Street Fighter X Tekken
    Mortal Kombat 9
    Rumble Fighter: Unleashed (Very nice niche game it's like smash but 3d movement mixed with a more casual Street Fighter, underrated for sure)
    Sonic All Stars Racing Transformed (Arguably superior to Mario Kart WiiU)
    Dark Souls ptde, II sotfs (this doesn't say it works and I haven't tested it but I'm pretty dang sure that this or DSII Original works)
    Spelunky
    Wings of Vi
    Super Meat Boy
    Isaac Rebirth+ (The Binding of Isaac: Repentance might actually work or Afterbirth, pretty sure it's built using the same code lib, will test soon)
    Borderlands 1, 2
    Dead Space
    Resident Evil 4, 5, 6
    Resident Evil 1, 2, 3 (all three of them run on Classic Rebirth a mod to make them thrive on modern windows)
    Devil May Cry 3 (2006 release not the HD)
    Morrowind, Oblivion, Skyrim
    Metal Gear Solid 1, 2, Rising: Revengeance, V GZ (Phantom may work too)
    Mortal Kombat Trilogy (There's a modernization mod for this as well)
    Turok 2008 (GFWL ver, this game is pretty tricky to get to run overall although it should be easier to run on Vista since it uses old PhysX)
    Half-life 1, 2
    Halo, Halo 2 (old pc games release and gfwl not the collection)
    Command and Conquer Red Alert 1,2, Generals, CnC3 (Pretty much all of them, not the collection, original games)
    MechWarrior 2, 3, 4 Vengeance (fixed with dgvoodoo for modern Windows)
    Need for Speed Carbon (widescreen fixed)
    Need for Speed Most Wanted (widescreen fixed)
    Diablo 1, II LoD
    Warcraft III
    GZDooM or Zandronum
    Quake II (see Berserker Quake II mod)
    Quake 3, 4
    Quake Dark Places (with SMC QRP are some nice mods as well to keep it simple)
    Duke Nukem HRP
    Tetris Worlds (fixed with dgvoodoo for modern Windows)
    Unreal Gold, 2004, 3
    Silent Hill 3 (widescreen fixed) (Silent Hill 2 also works but the game on PCSX2 is a superior way to experience the game)
    Dirt 3 Complete Edition
    Deus Ex
    DooM 3
    Fable
    Star Wars Knight of the old Republic II
    Ultimate Spider-Man
    Metal Slug Collection
    Grand Theft Auto 3, Vice City, San Andreas
    Tomb Raider 2012
    Aliens: Colonial Marines
    Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare, M.W. 2
    Crysis 1, 2
    Fallout 3, New Vegas
    FEZ
    Gauntlet 2014
    Hammerwatch (Couch Co-OP Gauntlet style)
    Just Cause 2
    Nights into Dreams
    Freedom Planet
    Batman Arkham Origins
    Bioshock 1, 2 (the remasters might be 7, but it says SP1 so good chance it will boot, remaster untested)
    Bit.Trip Runner
    Duke Nukem Forever
    Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
    Capsized
    Chip's Challenge 1
    Nidhogg
    Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, Exoddus, Munch's Oddysee, Strangers Wrath HD
    Pac-Man 256
    Psychonauts
    Shadow Warrior 2013, Classic Redux
    Far Cry 3
    Star Wars Dark Forces (DarkXL mod available, have it on my drive although the game works on vista not sure about the mod yet)
    Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
    Star Wars Starfighter
    Starbound
    Splinter Cell, Chaos theory
    Ziggurat
    Blood One Unit Whole Blood (Fresh Supply may work as well, have not tested though, there were mods to improve One Unit Whole)
    Final Fantasy 7, 8, 9
    Geometry Wars Retro Evolved
    Ikaruga

    Have not tested yet but I 'think' works;
    Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
    Baldurs Gate Dark Alliance 2
    X-Men Legends 2
    Metal Gear Solid V Phantom Pain (Since the demo works I can't see why the full game wouldn't)
    Resident Evil Remaster & 0 (7 SP1 listed)
    Blood Fresh Supply
    Day Z
    Enter the Gungeon
    Path of Exile (7 SP1 listed in requirements)

    Going to test but may not work:
    Bloodstained ROTN - This game doesn't have an OS listed and pretty low requirements. I'll have to give it a test.
    R-Type Final 2
    Isaac Repentance
    Spelunky2
    Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions

    Unity version 2017.2.5 (I run it on 10 though) Can build out games to Windows 98 and still has a ton of potential. The numbers for people using old graphic cards is pretty low but still it's not a bad way to go building out a game that can run on pretty much any PC ever.

    more to come...

    Some companies are changing the game requirements merely because that's what the steam DRM requires, however the initial requirements are
    what is required for the game so any of the games that have changed requirements once steam dropped Vista support will still work provided that you either get a non DRM version or are able to install the game, I doubt any of them are patching Vista out in a in-actively developed title they just don't want to mislead people into buying a game when Vista can't even run modern steam. This might actually mean that newer games made with older resources might even work as well, I'll most likely test some soon.
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    Re: Last versions of software for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

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    Nickelbawker wrote: 18 Sep 2022, 04:14 I tried to get PEmaker and it errors out when I try to download, PEmaker is used to make firefox 52 work.

    Waterfox link is defunct, and the information on Maxthon browser is outdated or incomplete, current version I tried I believe doesn't work. I do have a copy of waterfox on my rig I never used though just found it but I ended up putting explorer 360 on it, that works although I will try to refrain from using the internet at all on this rig.

    I figured out how to fix my HD 7570s no driver issue and that leads me to another awesome program we should add to the list while it still works at-least.
    IoBit Driver Booster 9.5.

    It found my driver for my hard to install Dell HD7570. I tried about 10 different drivers some from dell, some from AMD none of them worked. AMDs driver identifier now is windows 10 only as well. So happy that was a lot of work, should have went to that after the first 3 installers didn't work.

    Winamp 5.666 Build 3516 12 Dec 2013 (You can manage your old iPods with this, I have a ipod Nano 1st gen and I don't have iTunes, There is also a album art plugin that I use to see the cover while playing music on it.)

    -----------Vista----Compat------Games------------------
    (Not just Vista compatible but games actually worth a mention) (Mostly In-active development, aside from the DooM Sourceports)
    (Note some of these games pre-date steam and I can't guarantee that the steam release will work)(Sequels separated by commas)

    Project 64 (The better N64 emulator for most of the games that work on PC)
    snes9x (Best Super NES emu for your average vista hardware)
    Street Fighter IV, Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition, Ultra Street Fighter IV
    Street Fighter X Tekken
    Mortal Kombat 9
    Rumble Fighter: Unleashed (Very nice niche game it's like smash but 3d movement mixed with a more casual Street Fighter, underrated for sure)
    Sonic All Stars Racing Transformed
    Dark Souls ptde, II sotfs (this doesn't say it works and I haven't tested it but I'm pretty dang sure that this or DSII Original works)
    Spelunky
    Wings of Vi
    Super Meat Boy
    Isaac Rebirth+ (The Binding of Isaac: Repentance might actually work or Afterbirth, pretty sure it's built using the same code lib, will test soon)
    Borderlands 1, 2
    Dead Space
    Resident Evil 4, 5, 6
    Resident Evil 1, 2, 3 (all three of them run on Classic Rebirth a mod to make them thrive on modern windows)
    Devil May Cry 3 (2006 release not the HD)
    Morrowind, Oblivion, Skyrim
    Metal Gear Solid 1, 2, Rising: Revengeance, V GZ (Phantom may work too)
    Mortal Kombat Trilogy (There's a modernization mod for this as well)
    Turok 2008 (GFWL ver, this game is pretty tricky to get to run overall although it should be easier to run on Vista since it uses old PhysX)
    Half-life 1, 2
    Halo, Halo 2 (old pc games release and gfwl not the collection)
    Command and Conquer Red Alert 1,2, Generals, CnC3 (Pretty much all of them, not the collection, original games)
    MechWarrior 2, 3, 4 Vengeance (fixed with dgvoodoo for modern Windows)
    Need for Speed Carbon (widescreen fixed)
    Need for Speed Most Wanted (widescreen fixed)
    Diablo 1, II LoD
    Warcraft III
    GZDooM or Zandronum
    Quake II (see Berserker Quake II mod)
    Quake 3, 4
    Quake Dark Places (with SMC QRP are some nice mods as well to keep it simple)
    Duke Nukem HRP
    Tetris Worlds (fixed with dgvoodoo for modern Windows)
    Unreal Gold, 2004, 3
    Silent Hill 3 (widescreen fixed) (Silent Hill 2 also works but the game on PCSX2 is a superior way to experience the game)
    Dirt 3 Complete Edition
    Deus Ex
    DooM 3
    Fable
    Star Wars Knight of the old Republic II
    Ultimate Spider-Man
    Metal Slug Collection
    Grand Theft Auto 3, Vice City, San Andreas
    Tomb Raider 2012
    Aliens: Colonial Marines
    Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare, M.W. 2
    Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
    Crysis 1, 2
    Fallout 3, New Vegas
    FEZ
    Gauntlet 2014
    Hammerwatch (Couch Co-OP Gauntlet style)
    Just Cause 2
    Nights into Dreams
    Freedom Planet
    Batman Arkham Origins
    Bioshock 1, 2, Infinite (the remasters might be 7, but it says SP1 so good chance it will boot, remaster untested)
    Bit.Trip Runner
    Duke Nukem Forever
    Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
    Capsized
    Chip's Challenge 1
    Nidhogg
    Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, Exoddus, Munch's Oddysee, Strangers Wrath HD
    Pac-Man 256
    Psychonauts
    Shadow Warrior 2013, Classic Redux
    Far Cry 3
    Star Wars Dark Forces (DarkXL mod available, have it on my drive although the game works on vista not sure about the mod yet)
    Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
    Star Wars Starfighter
    Starbound
    Splinter Cell, Chaos theory
    Ziggurat
    Blood One Unit Whole Blood (Fresh Supply may work as well, have not tested though, there were mods to get this version running well)
    Final Fantasy 7, 8, 9
    Geometry Wars Retro Evolved
    Ikaruga

    Have not tested yet but I 'think' works;
    Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
    Baldurs Gate Dark Alliance 2
    X-Men Legends 2
    Metal Gear Solid V Phantom Pain (Since the demo works I can't see why the full game wouldn't)
    Resident Evil Remaster & 0 (7 SP1 listed)
    Blood Fresh Supply
    Day Z
    Enter the Gungeon
    Path of Exile (7 SP1 listed in requirements)
    Sonic Mania

    Going to test but may not work:
    Bloodstained ROTN - This game doesn't have an OS listed and pretty low requirements. I'll have to give it a test.
    R-Type Final 2
    Isaac Repentance
    Spelunky2
    Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions

    Unity version 2017.2.5 (I run it on 10 though) Can build out games to Windows 98 and still has a ton of potential. The numbers for people using old graphic cards is pretty low but still it's not a bad way to go building out a game that can run on pretty much any PC ever.

    more to come...

    Some companies are changing the game requirements merely because that's what the steam DRM requires, however the initial requirements are
    what is required for the game so any of the games that have changed requirements once steam dropped Vista support will still work provided that you either get a non DRM version or are able to install the game, I doubt any of them are patching Vista out in a in-actively developed title they just don't want to mislead people into buying a game when Vista can't even run modern steam. This might actually mean that newer games made with older resources might even work as well, I'll most likely test some soon.
    That's many more of these games could be worked on this OS. Interesting.
    But, I left for some application that could work with such:

    Creative ALchemy

    Yes, this application can restores DirectSound features such as EAX and surround sound while gaming. If you know about this application, look more from my video that I made.


    Bonus from some games:

    Colin McRae: DiRT
    Need for Speed: Pro Street (with Generic Fixes installed)
    DiRT 2
    F.E.A.R (and expansions)
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    Re: Last versions of software for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

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    I'll have to try Pro Street out with that, it sounds more realistic which is actually something I tend to prefer when it comes to sound. A lot of games such as Call of Duty and Street Fighter recently in the past 8+ years have switched to ultra bass with a pleasing false click but slightly smoothed sound rather than how the original Modern Warfare 2 and games around the time used actual real recordings, mostly unmodified.

    I have Creative Pebble speakers and I can instantly tell the difference, hooked up to Realtek chip on a 2019ish Gigabyte motherboard.

    For Minecraft as far as I can tell you have to seek out a modified version in order to play it for free, and I don't think that the Windows version works at all on Vista, you'd need the Java for sure & it costs money for an account unless you're using some kind of modern work around. So we might want to edit that entry, they changed Minecraft heavily in 2017 so I'm willing to bet that entry on the list hasn't been tested since 2016 or so.
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    Re: Last versions of software for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

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    Nickelbawker wrote: 19 Sep 2022, 15:20 For Minecraft as far as I can tell you have to seek out a modified version in order to play it for free
    Hello,

    I confirm, because that's what I did to be able to play it for free.
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