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DoIT Windows XP Software Testing Results

Software Compatibility Notes
WiscWorld for Windows 3.5b Functions properly Some users may not be prompted for dial-up username/password after installing WiscWorld for Windows 3.5b. Workaround available here.
CBS Works properly  
Windows Access Facility Works properly  
Norton Antivirus CE Works properly Version 7.6 or greater required. NAVCE 7.6 clients cannot be managed using 7.51 console. 7.6 clients can, however, be managed by 7.51 management server.
Command AntiVirus 4.64.0 Supported Update: Command AntiVirus 4.64.0 and greater are fully supported under Windows XP. Versions prior to 4.64 are not supported under Windows XP.
Clarify eFrontOffice 8.5 Works properly  
Oracle Client 8.0.6 Works properly Installer frequently pauses, but does run to successful completion. Selecting to install documentation to HD causes installer to hang.
Novell NetWare Client Not compatible Novell will provide a new NetWare client for use with Windows XP Pro which will be a new client. Version 4.80 of the Novell client, with or without Support Pack 3, is not supported on Windows XP.
Microsoft NetWare Client (CSNW) Works properly NetWare Client not available for Windows XP Home
Microsoft Networking Client Functions properly Domain membership, roaming profiles and group policy are not available in Windows XP Home
Meeting Maker 6.0.8/7.0.2 Works properly  
DoIT Cable Modem Service Works properly Minor configration changes required. Documented on Bucky Bandwith web site
PeopleSoft client installer Works properly  
WebCT Works properly  
Office 2000 Works properly  
Office XP Works properly [Office 2000 to Office XP upgrade not tested]
My UW-Madison Works properly  
Tivoli Storage Manager v4.2.1 Functions properly Update: Version 4.2.1.15 is fully supported under Windows XP. Prior versions of the backup GUI may crash on exit, although they can be used to perform backups and restores
Ghost 7.0 Works properly Update: Versions of Ghost.exe and Ghstwalk.exe prior to 7.0 are not supported with Windows XP.
pcAnywhere 10.0 Unsupported The version of Terminal Services included with Windows XP Professional functions exactly like pcAnywhere in its host capacity. pcAnywhere 10.5, currently in beta, is required for use with Windows XP
Norton Utilities Supported Version 2002 (or greater) required
Norton Antivirus Supported Version 2002 (or greater) required
Norton SystemWorks Supported Version 2002 (or greater) required
Norton Internet Security Supported Version 2002 (or greater) required
Tiny Personal Firewall 2.0.15 Works properly. Previous versions unsupported
McAfee VirusScan Supported Version 6.0 (or greater) required
Trend Micro PC-cillin 2000 Supported Version 2000 (or greater) required. Contact Trend Micro at support@support.trendmicro.com for more information.
Trend OfficeScan Supported Version 3.54 (or greater) required. Contact Trend Micro at support@support.trendmicro.com for more information.
WordPerfect Office 2002 Unsupported Windows XP support will be included with WordPerfect Office 2002 Service Pack 2
ZoneAlarm 2.6 Supported ZoneAlarm versions 2.6 and greater are fully supported under Windows XP
Roxio/Adaptec Easy CD Creator 5.0 Supported Easy CD Creator 5.0 requires a patch be installed to achieve compatibility under Windows XP. More information regarding the patch can be found here. Attempts to install Easy CD Creator 5.0 without the aforementioned patch can result is an unusable machine. Versions prior to 5.x are not supported under Windows XP.
     

 

 

 

 

 

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