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Hello everyone. I must extend my sincere apologies for being inactive here this year. My life has changed dramatically over the past year, from walking away from a toxic relationship, to putting myself through therapy to recover from the trauma that it caused me, to finding someone new, to working at the Post Office every day and that taking up most of my energy (as @LoneCrusader can relate ;)) the time has just gotten away from me, and I haven't made the time that I should have to keep this list up to date.

With that being said, I am setting up a virtual machine of stock (NO extended kernel) Windows Vista to test software on, and continuing my obligation of providing Vista users with the best and most up-to-date resource available when it comes to running their favorite software on their preferred operating system. I am going to go through nearly every entry still listed as ONG as of October 2020, and find out which ones no longer fit the label of ONG, and try to narrow down exactly the final versions of these pieces of software to run on Vista, and list them here accordingly. I will also be going through and fixing every broken link I can find, as I'm sure a lot of them have stopped working over the past couple of years.

Thank you all so much for your patience and understanding. I hope everyone here is happy, healthy & doing well! :D
(Screenshot of VM so you know I'm serious about this ;):

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On 9/28/2022 at 3:53 AM, WinClient5270 said:

Hello everyone. I must extend my sincere apologies for being inactive here this year. My life has changed dramatically over the past year, from walking away from a toxic relationship, to putting myself through therapy to recover from the trauma that it caused me, to finding someone new, to working at the Post Office every day and that taking up most of my energy (as @LoneCrusader can relate ;)) the time has just gotten away from me, and I haven't made the time that I should have to keep this list up to date.

With that being said, I am setting up a virtual machine of stock (NO extended kernel) Windows Vista to test software on, and continuing my obligation of providing Vista users with the best and most up-to-date resource available when it comes to running their favorite software on their preferred operating system. I am going to go through nearly every entry still listed as ONG as of October 2020, and find out which ones no longer fit the label of ONG, and try to narrow down exactly the final versions of these pieces of software to run on Vista, and list them here accordingly. I will also be going through and fixing every broken link I can find, as I'm sure a lot of them have stopped working over the past couple of years.

Thank you all so much for your patience and understanding. I hope everyone here is happy, healthy & doing well! :D
(Screenshot of VM so you know I'm serious about this ;):

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Thank you so much for your hard work in this topic here, I've been viewing this topic for a long time, and I am very impressed of your hard work! I will also keep hoping that you get recovered as well! :yes:

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Well, I just updated the list for the first time in nearly 2 years. I've managed to fix all broken download links in the Web browsers section, and added Mypal 68.x. I've decided to prevent myself from becoming overwhelmed/burned out, I'm just going to take it one section at a time each day until the list is complete. I'm so glad to finally get around to doing this after such a long time. Thank you everyone for your patience, compassion and understanding. :)

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On 9/27/2022 at 8:53 PM, WinClient5270 said:

...I am setting up a virtual machine of stock (NO extended kernel) Windows Vista to test software on...

Hello old friend! :) You should probably specify the update level of your Vista VM. There may be legacy software that worked fine on build 6002 patched to April 2017, but was broken by 6003 (Microsoft predicted as much in 2019). There might be newer software that depends on SHA-2 support that wasn’t available for 6002. If a program relied on Internet Explorer’s engine, then support for TLS 1.2 (not available in April 2017 but predating the build number change) might be necessary. The possibilities are bewildering and perfection might be unobtainable, but I know you will do a good job! :worship:

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2 hours ago, Vistapocalypse said:

uTorrent Classic reportedly still supports Windows XP and Vista.

https://www.utorrent.com/desktop/

... Well, they might claim they still support Vista, but the actual story is different:

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This is with latest "stable" v3.5.0 (digitally signed on Jul 3rd 2022); the binary has been compiled to target at least Win7, with a SubSys version of 6.1:

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Using specialised tools to modify the PE Header to a SubSysVer of 6.0 will yield an executable that does absolutely nothing (under Vista SP2 x86 at least) when double-clicked... :realmad:

Their "Beta" channel:

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will fetch (at this time) v3.5.5.46508beta ; the binary does have a SubSysVer=6.0 (thus will not produce the Error v3.5.0 does), but, again, it won't launch upon double-clicking ... :realmad:

So, my tests have shown that μTorrent doesn't support Vista SP2 32-bit at this time :( :angry: ...

In fact, the last BETA build I have on disk that would launch here is v3.5.5.45291beta, digitally signed on Jul 1st 2019

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5 hours ago, VistaLover said:

So, my tests have shown that μTorrent doesn't support Vista SP2 32-bit at this time :( :angry: ...

2 hours ago, Vistapocalypse said:

Thank you VistaLover. :worship: 

... Some additional info:

The "stable" version 3.5.0.0 (actually some v3.5.5.46xxx, read this and this) is in reality a stub-installer (setup), packed with the InnoSetup script v6.1.0, that only runs under Win7+ :angry: :

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The "beta" build v3.5.5.46508b (1.92MB) is a different story; the executable has been UPX'ed to compress its filesize:

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It decompresses to a new filesize of 5.23MB and when that expanded file is double-clicked, it generates an all-too-familiar error :angry: :

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All the Windows binaries they're currently distributing have been compiled and optimised to work on NT 6.1 and higher - period. :realmad:

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On 9/30/2022 at 12:43 PM, Vistapocalypse said:

Hello old friend! :) You should probably specify the update level of your Vista VM. There may be legacy software that worked fine on build 6002 patched to April 2017, but was broken by 6003 (Microsoft predicted as much in 2019). There might be newer software that depends on SHA-2 support that wasn’t available for 6002. If a program relied on Internet Explorer’s engine, then support for TLS 1.2 (not available in April 2017 but predating the build number change) might be necessary. The possibilities are bewildering and perfection might be unobtainable, but I know you will do a good job! :worship:

Hi there! It's nice to see you again. Hope you're doing well :D

I will be testing everything on a fully updated Windows Vista Ultimate SP2 x64 virtual machine, including all Server 2008 updates to January 2020, so it will be at build 6003. If I run into any problems, I'll have a separate VM with build 6002 to test the software to ensure the problems aren't related to build 6003.

And thanks so much for the kind words, it means a lot :) I'll do the best I can. Working on the Antivirus/Security software section now!

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I did quite a bit of work on Antivirus/Security section. Unfortunately, the options for Vista have only dwindled over the course of 2021 and 2022 :( Maybe the community could help find new additions for this section?

SUMMARY OF CHANGES TO THE LIST FOR OCTOBER 2, 2022:

  • Removed Avast AntiTrack, as Windows Vista and earlier are no longer supported by the product.
  • Removed all Bullguard products, as Bullguard was purchased by Norton in 2021 and the products are no longer sold under the Bullguard brand name. As a result, Windows Vista is no longer supported by Bullguard.
  • Removed Comodo Cloud Antivirus, as it was discontinued and merged with Comodo Internet Security.
  • Removed Cybergenic Shade Sandbox as it now requires Windows 10 or later, and the last version for Vista appears to be unavailable.
  • Removed ONG status from Comodo Cloud Scanner and added version number of the final version, as the software has not been updated since 2010.
  • Removed ONG status from Comodo Antivirus for Servers, as the software has not been updated in at least a decade (since Server 2012 is listed as the latest supported version of Windows Server for the product).
  • Listed Comodo Free Antivirus & Comodo Internet Security v12.0.0.6870 as last version for Windows Vista (according to this support article).
  • Removed CryptoPrevent Anti-Malware entirely, as the latest version does NOT work on Windows Vista, and no documentation exists anywhere on the end of XP/Vista support, nor is the final version available anywhere from my findings.
  • Removed G-Data "Business Solutions" in favor of G Data Security Client, which continues to support Vista (and XP).
  • Renamed "HouseCall" entry to HouseCall Online Scanner, as that is the only HouseCall product to still support Windows Vista.
  • Removed Jetico Personal Firewall, as the software has not been updated since 2016 and appears to be abandoned.
  • Removed ONG status from KeePass; listed v1.38 as the last version for Windows Vista.
  • Removed Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit & Malwarebytes Chameleon, as the products appear to have been merged with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware within the past few years, meaning they're no longer supported on Windows Vista.
  • Removed the information regarding Norton definition updates ending in 2021, as it appears that it continues to receive definition updates on Vista as of October 2022.
  • Listed OSArmor 1.6.0 as the last version for Windows Vista.
  • Removed NoVirusThanks Anti-AutoExec as it was discontinued at some point since it was added to the list.
  • Removed NoVirusThanks SysHardener & Registry Guard/Guard service as they're no longer supported on Windows Vista and the last versions are not available online anywhere from what I can find.
  • Removed Prey Anti-Theft as it no longer works on Vista due to missing functions and the last version appears to be unavailable (ResolveLocaleName error).
  • Removed RogueKiller Anti-Malware as it no longer works on Vista due to missing functions and the last version appears to be unavailable (K32GetModuleInformation error).
  • Added Sandboxie 5.33 as last version for Windows Vista.
  • Removed SecureAPlus as it has been discontinued in favor of CatchPulse, which does not support Windows Vista.
  • Removed "Sophos Server Protection products" entry as all Sophos software now requires Windows 7 or later.
  • Removed ONG status from SystemShield Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware products, listed v5.0.0.136 as the last version for Windows Vista.
  • Listed Vipre Antivirus v10.x as the last version for Windows Vista.
  • Removed Webroot as the last version for Windows Vista cannot be found online and is not documented anywhere. The software now requires Windows 7 SP1 or later, according to the Webroot website. No trial versions are available for testing either from my findings.
  • Fixed broken download link for Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit v5.52.
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On 9/14/2022 at 7:51 PM, Werewolf said:

Additional Microsoft software/utilities:
Microsoft Remote Desktop assistant (FREE, UNS) (Download)
Movie Maker 2.6 for Windows Vista (FREE, CS) (Download (Wayback Machine))
NetMeeting 3.0.2 for Windows Vista (FREE, CS) (For x86 versions of Windows Vista only) (Download (The Hotfix Share))
Windows Genuine Advantage Diagnostic Tool 1.9.0027.0 (FREE, CS) (Download (Wayback Machine))
WMI Diagnosis Utility 2.2 (FREE, CS) (Download (Wayback Machine))
Xbox 360 Accessories 1.2 (FREE, CS)

AntiVirus & Security Software:
Avira PC Cleaner 3.0.0.125 (FREE, CS)
Avira Removal Tool 3.0.1.16 (FREE, CS)

Desktop Enhancement software:
Bartels Media Macro Recorder 2.0.69 ($$$, CS, UNS) (Renewable 30-minute trial available)
Bartels Media PhraseExpress ($$$, CS, UNS) (Renewable 30-minute trial available)

Data & File Management/Sharing:
Confidential ($$$, CS)
Duplicate File Detective 6.3 ($$$, CS) (15-day trial available) (Last version as per vendor release notes)
ExifTool (FREE, OS, ONG)
ExplorerMax ($$$, CS, ONG) (30-day trial available) (Multiple payment options available)
FolderSizes 9.0.253 ($$$, CS) (Last version as per vendor release notes)
GeoSetter (FREE, CS, ONG)
LiquidFOLDERS ($$$, CS, ONG) (30-day trial available)
OfficeStatus ($$$, CS, ONG) (30-day trial available)
Permissions Reporter Basic 2.9.228.0 (FREE, CS)
Permissions Reporter 2.9.288.0 ($$$, CS)
SQL Backup Master (FREE, CS, ONG)
SQL Backup Master Pro ($$$, CS, ONG)
Xplorer² ($$$, CS, ONG) (21-day trial available)
XYplorer ($$$, CS, ONG) (30-day trial available)
WinZip 24 ($$$, CS) (Last version as per vendor release notes) (21-day trial available)
WinZip 24 Pro ($$$, CS) (Last version as per vendor release notes)

DVR/PVR software:
DVRMSToolbox 1.2.2.5 (FREE, CS) (Skips commercials from television shows recorded in Windows Media Center)
Lifextender Beta 0.9.4.6 (FREE, CS) (Removes commercials from television shows recorded in Windows Media Center)

Games:
Last official release to run on Vista (sequels/updates do not support or work with Vista):

Microsoft Flight Simulator X ($$$, CS)

Game Distribution:
Games for Windows Marketplace 3.5.95.0 (formerly Games for Windows Live) (FREE, CS)

Hard Drive Utilities:
Avira UnErase 1.4 (FREE, CS)
DAEMON Tools Ultra v4.0 ($$$, CS) (Last version as per vendor release notes)
Macrium Reflect Free 7.3.555.0 (FREE, CS, ONG) (Not for use in a commercial environment) (Last version available as per vendor release notes)
MiniTool Partition Wizard Free (FREE, CS, UNS)
MiniTool Partition Wizard Pro ($$$, CS, UNS)
MiniTool Power Data Recovery Free ($$$, CS, UNS)
MiniTool Power Data Recovery Pro ($$$, CS, UNS)
MiniTool ShadowMaker Free ($$$, CS, UNS)
MiniTool ShadowMaker Pro ($$$, CS, UNS)
PhotoRec (FREE, OS, ONG)
TestDisk (FREE, OS, ONG)

Instant Messaging/Internet Communication Software:
MetroTwit 11.0.51106.1 (FREE, CS) (No longer supported or updated)

Invoicing, Finance, and Business Management software:
Microsoft Money Plus Sunset Deluxe (FREE, CS) (Download (Internet Archive Wayback Machine))
Microsoft Money Plus Sunset Home and Business (FREE, CS) (Download (Internet Archive Wayback Machine))

Microsoft Office Add-ins & Tools:
Microsoft Mouse Mischief for PowerPoint 2007, PowerPoint 2010 (FREE, CS) (Download (Wayback Machine))
Microsoft Office 2003/Office XP Add-in: Remove Hidden Data (FREE, CS) (Download (Softpedia))
Microsoft Office 2003/Office XP Add-in: Office Sounds (FREE, CS) (Download (CNET))
Microsoft Outlook 2003 Add-in: Outlook Calendar Views (FREE, CS) (Download (CNET))
Microsoft Outlook 2003 Add-in: Video Email (FREE, CS) (Download (Softpedia))
Microsoft Outlook SMS Add-in (MOSA) (FREE, CS) (Download (Wayback Machine))
Microsoft Outlook Social Connector for Outlook 2003 and Outlook 2007 (FREE, CS) (Download from Microsoft (Wayback Machine))

Phone Integration and Management software:
Microsoft Phone Data Manager Beta (FREE, CS) (Download (Softpedia)) (For x86 versions of Windows Vista only) (List of the only phones that are supported)
Sony PC Companion 2.10.303 (FREE, CS)
Vista Caller-ID 1.0.8 (FREE, CS) (Download from Softpedia)
Vista Caller-ID for Windows Media Center 1.1.0 Beta (FREE, CS) (Download from Softpedia)

Software/Game Development:
JitBit Macro Recorder ($$$, CS, ONG) (40-day trial available)

Remote Access:
Bartels Media ShareMouse ($$$, CS, UNS) (Free for non-power-use and non-professional use)

Screenshot Software:
AeroShot 1.3.2 (FREE, CS) (Download (Internet Archive Wayback Machine))

System Management, Cleanup, and Analysis:
Avira System Speedup 3.0.0.3502 ($$$, CS)
Emergency Recovery Utility NT (ERUNT) (FREE, CS, UNS) (Download (Bleeping Computer))
MiTeC Network Meter ($$$, CS, ONG) (Free to use for private, educational, and non-commercial purposes)
MiTeC Network Scanner ($$$, CS, ONG) (Free to use for private, educational, and non-commercial purposes)
MiTeC Structured Storage Viewer ($$$, CS, ONG) (Free to use for private, educational, and non-commercial purposes)
MiTeC System Information X ($$$, CS, ONG) (Free to use for private, educational, and non-commercial purposes)
MiTeC Task Manager DeLuxe ($$$, CS, ONG) (Free to use for private, educational, and non-commercial purposes)
MiTeC Windows File Analyzer ($$$, CS, ONG) (Free to use for private, educational, and non-commercial purposes)
Overseer Network Monitor ($$$, CS, ONG) (30-day trial available)

Video & Photo Editing Software:  
Corel AfterShot 2 ($$$, CS) (Last version as indicated in the vendor release notes for the Pro edition)
Corel AfterShot Pro 2 ($$$, CS) (Last version as per vendor release notes)
CorelDRAW X6 ($$$, CS) (Last version as per vendor release notes)
Corel Painter 12 ($$$, CS) (Last version as per vendor release notes)
Corel Painter Essentials 4 ($$$, CS) (Last version as per vendor release notes)
Corel PhotoImpact X3 ($$$, CS) (Last version as per vendor release notes)
Corel Pinnacle Studio 17 ($$$, CS) (Last version as per vendor release notes)
Corel VideoStudio Pro X7 ($$$, CS) (Last version as per vendor release notes)
Corel VideoStudio Ultimate X7 ($$$, CS) (Last version as per vendor release notes)
Global 360 Imaging for Windows ($$$, CS) (Formerly Kodak Imaging for Windows) (14-day trial available)
Roxio Easy VHS to DVD 2.0.123 (201B23A) ($$$, CS) (Last version as per vendor release notes)

Web Browser Plug-ins:
Chromium:
Microsoft Defender Browser Protection (FREE, CS, ONG)
Internet Explorer:
Adblock Plus 1.6 (FREE, CS) (Download (Internet Archive Wayback Machine)) (Terms of use for this version)

Glad to see you’re still around, Werewolf :) Your additions to the list have definitely not gone unnoticed! I will add them after I’m done revising the current information on the list! Thank you so much for all your contributions over the years!

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13 hours ago, WinClient5270 said:

I did quite a bit of work on Antivirus/Security section. Unfortunately, the options for Vista have only dwindled over the course of 2021 and 2022 :( ...

[Redacted all except Webroot]

  • Removed Webroot as the last version for Windows Vista cannot be found online and is not documented anywhere. The software now requires Windows 7 SP1 or later, according to the Webroot website. No trial versions are available for testing either from my findings.

Great work, but Webroot might warrant more attention. Changes for Consumer PC Agent Version 9.0.31.84 (Released September 28, 2021) state that it was “the final build provided for Vista systems.” I found no official download link, but saw a report at Reddit that this build broke Intel NIC drivers, so one version earlier might be more recommendable. In the replies below PC Agent Version 9.0.30.75, TripleHelix posted a download link. (Unfortunately my old Vista hardware is kaput. :() I must mention and thank @CameronSM36 who posted March 25, 2021 that he was successfully using Webroot 9.0.29.62 on Vista (both with and without extended kernel). If he is still using Webroot on Vista or can confirm the last version he was able to use, then I hope he will post! :)

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4 hours ago, Vistapocalypse said:

Great work, but Webroot might warrant more attention. Changes for Consumer PC Agent Version 9.0.31.84 (Released September 28, 2021) state that it was “the final build provided for Vista systems.” I found no official download link, but saw a report at Reddit that this build broke Intel NIC drivers, so one version earlier might be more recommendable. In the replies below PC Agent Version 9.0.30.75, TripleHelix posted a download link. (Unfortunately my old Vista hardware is kaput. :() I must mention and thank @CameronSM36 who posted March 25, 2021 that he was successfully using Webroot 9.0.29.62 on Vista (both with and without extended kernel). If he is still using Webroot on Vista or can confirm the last version he was able to use, then I hope he will post! :)

the latest version is 9.0.33.35 and it works no kernel version spoofing. (i did have to manually reinstall webroot as it was on 9.0.31.84). im gonna use sfc /scannow to basically reset windows to a fresh state system file wise to verify if it works without the extended kernel. (i'll edit this message with how that went when im done.)

EDIT1: appearently webroot decided it wanted me to use 9.0.31.84 just as i was running sfc /scannow.

final edit: 9.0.33.35 requires the extended kernel. so you will probably have to copy webroot from Newer OS installation to update it.

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