After you upgrade a computer to Windows Vista or after you perform a Windows Anytime Upgrade in Windows Vista, some programs that use virtual device drivers no longer work.

• Linksys EasyLink Advisor
  Linksys EasyLink Advisor is a free application that provides an easy way to setup, view, manage, and repair your network - it’s like having a Linksys expert in your home helping you to get the most out of your home network! Now Vista compatible.
  (tags: Network Software Compatible )
• Tweak and Optimize Windows Vista with Mz Vista Force
  An overview of the free Vista tweaking software called ‘Mz Vista Force’.
  (tags: Software Review )

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ZOINK, now you see it, now you don’t. Keep reading →

• Microsoft sued by French TV company over Vista name
  Microsoft can’t blow it’s nose these days without getting sued!
  (tags: PR )
• Continental To Deploy Up To 10,000 Vista Copies
  I’m sure we’ll see more of these big companies start to deploy like this as they finish their assessments of Vista.
  (tags: Deployment )

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This has been mentioned here before, but is worth mentioning again. Go download those free Vista test drives! Keep reading →

• Microsoft Announces New Vista SKU Specifically for Virtual Deployment
  Yet another version of Vista to choose from. Thankfully, typical users won’t need to consider it in their options.
  (tags: Virtualization License )
• ReadyBoost Flash Drives Lack Significant Boost
  Unless you have a very fast USB drive, you may not be speeding up Vista with ReadyBoost.
  (tags: ReadyBoost )
• NVIDIA + Chutzpah = WTF?
  Nvidia + Vista = WOW NOW is what they’re saying. So far, most users would agree that it’s more like Nvidia + Vista = NO WOW
  (tags: Nvidia PR )
• 2-Step Vista UAC Hack Revealed
  It requires the user to provide elevated privileges, so it’s really a social engineering hack, more than a hack of Vista itself.
  (tags: Hack UAC )
• Microsoft Simplifies Home Computing with Windows Rally Technologies
  A press release covering the details of Vista’s Rally Technologies, which simplify configuring devices with Vista.
  (tags: Device Rally PR )
• NVIDIA ForceWare Release 158.43 Windows Vista 32-bit
  Another update to Nvidea ForceWare drivers. Many fixes, improved performance, and added support for other cards.
  (tags: Video Drivers Nvidia )
• The Windows Vista Security Blog is Back
  After a break, they’ll be posting regularly again. They include a link to a whitepaper called “Security Enhancements in Windows Vista”.
  (tags: Security Microsoft )
• SanDisk Solid State Drive Receives Windows Vista Certification
  Shouldn’t be long before you’ll be able to pop one of these in your laptop!
  (tags: Disk SanDisk Certification )
• A Sample Microsoft Security Bulletin
  How nice! Microsoft shares with us an example of what the new Security Bulletins will look like.
  (tags: Security Microsoft )

Yet another version of Vista to choose from. Thankfully, typical users won’t need to consider it in their options. Keep reading →

• Microsoft to Fix Windows Mobile 6/Vista Synchronization Problem
  If you’re having problems syncing your smartphone with Vista, Microsoft is on the case and promises a fix is on the way.
  (tags: Mobile Syncronize )
• 59 Ways to Supercharge Windows
  PC Magazine’s list of 59 utilities for Windows, including Vista.
  (tags: Software )
• Opinion Poll: MAK vs. KMS, which will you use to activate Vista?
  Our campus is using KMS, but I’ve not yet heard is there is a reason we went that way. How about you?
  (tags: KMS MAK Activation )
• ANS and Security Bulletin Updates
  Starting with the June 7th Advanced Notification Service we’ll know if the following Tuesday will bring Vista updates. No more guessing!
  (tags: Updates Security )
• MS Windows Vista Network Stack DoS Exploit
  A method is available for launching a denial of service attack on a Vista machine that would require the user to manually refresh their network interface.
  (tags: Network Attack DoS Hack )
• Next Purchase: Windows Vista SideShow Fridge Magnet
  Not a bad idea, you could have your calendar displayed on your fridge, or a to-do list, or even a shopping list. They just have to figure out how to make it thinner now.
  (tags: SideShow )
• Vista Squad Event
  A UK Vista users group that is meeting on May 24th.
  (tags: PR )
• WinHEC 2007: Windows “Longhorn” Server becomes Windows Server 2008
  Though not directly Vista related, Bill Gates announced today that Longhorn will officially be called ‘Windows Server 2008′
  (tags: Server Gates )
• Windows Vista Enterprise now available as a VHD
  If you’ve got a subscription to Microsoft Connect, MSDN, or TechNet you’ll soon be able to download a copy of Vista Enterprise as a Virtual PC image.
  (tags: Virtualization Enterprise )
• Nikon Codec Issues
  Problems with the Nikon NEF codec in Vista? You are not alone.
  (tags: Codec Photo )

If you’ve got a subscription to Microsoft Connect, MSDN, or TechNet you’ll soon be able to download a copy of Vista Enterprise as a Virtual PC image. Keep reading →

environment
Novell ZENworks 7.5 Asset Management - ZAM7.5
situation
ZAM install is on a Vista x64 system does not recognize Microsoft Virtual Server 2005/SR2 as being installed.