Application Compatibility

Get tools and resources to reduce the time, cost, and complexity of addressing application compatibility.

Videos

Windows 7 Application Compatibility Roundtable Part 2: Virtualization
Learn how virtualization tools can help you with application compatibility concerns. Watch Part 1 for even more tips.

ACT 5.5 Video Series

Latest Content and Expert Advice

Chris Jackson is an Architect and the Technical Lead for the Windows Application Experience SWAT Team. Dubbed "The App Compat Guy," Chris shares his thoughts and tips on application compatibility through his blog.

This Month's Spotlight

Test Your Applications for Windows 7 Compatibility with ACT 5.5
In this interview, Windows Senior Product Manager Jeremy Chapman discusses the latest release of ACT, and how it can help you plan for Windows 7 deployment.

How to Remove the RC Designation from the Windows 7 Reports in ACT 5.5
Friday, Nov 6

Key Resources

Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) 5.5
Inventory, assess, and prepare applications for Windows 7 and Windows Vista deployment projects.
Windows XP to Windows 7 Migration Walkthrough
From gathering an inventory to mitigating application compatibility issues, walk through the decisions you'll make when migrating from a Windows XP environment to Windows 7.
Windows 7 Application Quality Cookbook
Originally intended for developers, the Application Quality Cookbook is a comprehensive resource describing application compatibility changes in Windows 7.
Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility Resources
Determine potential compatibility impacts beyond the changes to the user agent string in IE8.
Windows Vista Compatiblity Center
Find the compatibility status for thousands of products and get links to the latest downloads for applications and devices.
Application Compatibility Downloadable List for IT Pros
Investigate the current compatibility status of third party applications using this downloadable XLXS format.
Application Compatibility Factory Partners
Leverage key partners to assist in the application compatibility testing and remediation process.
TechNet Webcast: Making Windows Vista Application Compatibility Testing More Predictable
Discover best practices for managing an application compatibility testing project.

Technical Guidance

Overview

Advanced

For Project Managers

For Testers

For Debuggers

For Developers

Windows 7 Application Quality Cookbook
Application Quality Cookbook (for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008)
Windows Vista Readiness Hands On Lab