How will I know if Adobe Illustrator version 9 is supported by Windows Vista Ultimate?

I installed Adobe Illustrator version 9.0 on my Vista machine.  It works without problem, but is not visible in the folder program files.  It can be seen in the Add/Remove Programs feature.  I know the list of hardware compatibility... is there a software?  Is there a way to tell if the program files exist in a folder name that is less obvious.  Advice requested

Yes, there is a list of software compatibility in Vista Compatibility Center at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-vista/default.aspx.  I checked Adobe Illustrator 9.0 http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-vista/Details.aspx?type=Software&p=Adobe%20Illustrator&v=Adobe&uid=9&pf=0&pi=6&s=Adobe%20Illustrator%209.0&os=32-bit and it does not seem as if it is compatible - it seems as if you need to upgrade.  I'm a little surprised that it works for you - I bet there are a few features that you have not used that do not work properly (and the missing icon in all programs may be a symptom of the problems - maybe it intentionally have not installed there because of problems with compatabaility).  It may also cause you other problems on the road that may not seem like they are related at all - I don't know why it was considered incompatible.  I saw some incompatible software products crash the system to the point that a re-installation was necessary (some Sonic and Roxio products).

Program files can be included in another folder (such as Adobe Illustrator or almost anything) - but probably something related at least enough that you would recognize.  There is no hidden files in all programs, and they would not be anywhere else.  You can add a link to the program by going to the executable file and creating a shortcut, then cut and paste the shortcut in the list of all programs.  However, I would be careful about using this program, given its situation in the Vista Compatibility Center - you must upgrade to a version that is compatible (and I would take the time to ensure that it was compatible with Windows7 at the same time (in case you decide to upgrade to one in the future).  http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/Default.aspx.

Hope this has helped.  Good luck! Lorien - a - MCSE/MCSA/network + / A +.

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