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I ([[User:Torley Linden|Torley Linden]]) started this page because we're getting a lot of questions about whether Second Life supports [http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/default.mspx Windows Vista] or not. Officially at this time (2007- | I ([[User:Torley Linden|Torley Linden]]) started this page because we're getting a lot of questions about whether Second Life supports [http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/default.mspx Windows Vista] or not. Officially at this time (2007-08-27), not yet, hence why the [http://secondlife.com/corporate/sysreqs.php System Requirements] page says: | ||
: <b>NOTE: Second Life does NOT currently support Windows Vista</b> | : <b>NOTE: Second Life does NOT currently support Windows Vista</b> | ||
We're continuing to do compatibility testing. In the meantime, do know that there are some Residents having no problems running Second Life with Vista. Here are some resources to ease the transition: | |||
== Official info == | |||
=== Update your drivers first! === | |||
'''Be ''SURE'' to get the latest drivers direct from the manufacturer ''before'' trying Second Life with Windows Vista.''' | |||
Microsoft's own update service, as noted in many sources such as [ http://www.opengl.org/pipeline/article/vol003_7/ OpenGL.org] [http://www.neowin.net/index.php?act=view&id=41979&cid=572504 anecdotal reports], does ''not'' contain the proper OpenGL ICD. What this means is that to have full hardware acceleration in Vista, you will likely ''have'' to go to: | |||
* [http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp NVIDIA] | |||
or | |||
* [http://ati.de/support/driver.html ATI] | |||
depending on your graphics card, to download and install the newest stable drivers. Please do this before going further. The majority of the complaints we've heard were resolved by doing this upfront. | |||
We are also aware | |||
=== Blog posts === | |||
* [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/07/20/vista-support-in-second-life/ Vista support in Second Life] - Dated 2007-07-20, and has more recent info from Aric Linden on how our progress is coming along. | |||
* [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/02/09/windows-vista-status/ Windows Vista Status] - Dated 2007-02-09 from the [http://blog.secondlife.com Official Linden Blog]. Steve Linden explains why the [http://secondlife.com/community/firstlook.php First Look Viewer] is an important step towards Vista compatibility. | |||
== [https://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Issue_tracker Public Issue Tracker] == | |||
You can search for "vista" to see issues fellow Residents have reported. | |||
== [http://forums.secondlife.com/ Forum] threads == | == [http://forums.secondlife.com/ Forum] threads == | ||
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* [http://forums.secondlife.com/showthread.php?t=163395 Ati - Vista - OpenGL drivers out] followed up by [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/03/22/windows-vista-ati-update/ Windows Vista / ATI Update] on the blog | * [http://forums.secondlife.com/showthread.php?t=163395 Ati - Vista - OpenGL drivers out] followed up by [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/03/22/windows-vista-ati-update/ Windows Vista / ATI Update] on the blog | ||
* [http://forums.secondlife.com/showthread.php?t=166104 Windows Vista/ SL hardware problems] | * [http://forums.secondlife.com/showthread.php?t=166104 Windows Vista/ SL hardware problems] | ||
== Personal experiences == | == Personal experiences == | ||
If you've used Second Life on Windows Vista- successfully or otherwise, please share your experience on [[Talk:{{PAGENAME}}]] | If you've used Second Life on Windows Vista- successfully or otherwise, please share your experience on [[Talk:{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
Revision as of 15:22, 27 August 2007
I (Torley Linden) started this page because we're getting a lot of questions about whether Second Life supports Windows Vista or not. Officially at this time (2007-08-27), not yet, hence why the System Requirements page says:
- NOTE: Second Life does NOT currently support Windows Vista
We're continuing to do compatibility testing. In the meantime, do know that there are some Residents having no problems running Second Life with Vista. Here are some resources to ease the transition:
Official info
Update your drivers first!
Be SURE to get the latest drivers direct from the manufacturer before trying Second Life with Windows Vista.
Microsoft's own update service, as noted in many sources such as [ http://www.opengl.org/pipeline/article/vol003_7/ OpenGL.org] anecdotal reports, does not contain the proper OpenGL ICD. What this means is that to have full hardware acceleration in Vista, you will likely have to go to:
or
depending on your graphics card, to download and install the newest stable drivers. Please do this before going further. The majority of the complaints we've heard were resolved by doing this upfront.
We are also aware
Blog posts
- Vista support in Second Life - Dated 2007-07-20, and has more recent info from Aric Linden on how our progress is coming along.
- Windows Vista Status - Dated 2007-02-09 from the Official Linden Blog. Steve Linden explains why the First Look Viewer is an important step towards Vista compatibility.
Public Issue Tracker
You can search for "vista" to see issues fellow Residents have reported.
Forum threads
You can discuss in the Technical Issues forum. Also try an Advanced Search.
- Vista? - General info.
- Will SL Work on Windows Vista?
- Ati - Vista - OpenGL drivers out followed up by Windows Vista / ATI Update on the blog
- Windows Vista/ SL hardware problems
Personal experiences
If you've used Second Life on Windows Vista- successfully or otherwise, please share your experience on Talk:Windows Vista