Here is a great Wiki on what programs are compatible with Vista. There are 3 major categories with hundreds of programs (Works, Somewhat works, & Heavy problem\doesnt work). Check it out it may save you a lot of time and grief.

http://www.iexbeta.com/wiki/index.php/Windows_Vista_Software_Compatibility_List

I’d like to announce the launch of my new site Vista Revisited at http://www.vistarevisited.com Stop by and have a look. I’ve copied all the Vista content from here to my new site and from now on I will only post Vista content to Vista Revisited. Thanks for visiting and be sure to check out my new site.