Windows Vista, the replacement for Windows XP, is the latest operating system from Microsoft. Customers who install this new operating system, or who buy a new computer with this already installed, may find that it affects the operation of Windows-based programs, which were developed for use on previous operating systems.

Vista and Sage Software

While we anticipate that the majority of our customers will not wish to migrate to Vista for some time, we have tested the most recent versions of our software on this new operating system.

We are pleased to confirm that the following Sage software applications can be used on the new Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, although some minor changes to computer settings may be required:

• Sage Instant Accounts v12.xx
• Sage Instant Payroll v11.0x
• Sage Instant Forecasting v5.2
• Sage Line 50 2007
• Sage Payroll 2007
• Sage 50 P11D 2007
• Sage 50 CIS 2007
• Sage Financial Forecasting v12.02
• Sage Job Costing v8.01
• Sage Start-Up v1.0
• Sage WinForecast Professional Consolidation v4.08

If your Sage software is not listed above, or if you have an earlier version, then at present it cannot be used on Windows Vista.

Any upgrade to your PC hardware or operating system configuration may result in some compatibility issues, which could impact on the smooth running of your business. With the end of the current tax year fast approaching, and to ensure a trouble free Payroll Year End for all of our customers, we would advise delaying any unnecessary changes to your computer systems until the start of the new tax year. This recommendation also applies if your financial year end is approaching.

For the most recent support information please contact your Sage support contact.

Internet Explorer 7

Microsoft also released Internet Explorer 7 in 2006. We are pleased to confirm there are no known issues when using this product alongside Sage software.

Microsoft® Office 2007

We have tested the most recent versions of our software alongside this latest version of Microsoft Office. We are pleased to confirm that the following Sage software applications can be used alongside Office 2007, although some minor changes to computer settings may be required:

• Sage Instant Accounts v12.xx
• Sage Instant Payroll v11.0x
• Sage Instant Forecasting v5.2
• Sage Line 50 2007
• Sage Payroll 2007
• Sage 50 P11D 2007
• Sage 50 CIS 2007
• Sage Financial Forecasting v12.02
• Sage Job Costing v8.01
• Sage Start-Up v1.0
• Sage WinForecast Professional Consolidation v4.08

If your Sage software is not listed above, or if you have an earlier version, then at present it cannot be used alongside Office 2007.

Excel 2007 integration with Sage software

Excel Integration in the most recent versions of Sage Line 50 and Sage Payroll can be used with Office 2007. For the latest support information please speak to your Sage support contact.

// posted by NCS Group @ Wednesday, August 22, 2007

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