Vista Specific Programming

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Ross M. Greenberg

What are some of the specific features of Vista that are not available anywhere else?

Thanks.

Ross
 
Canuck57 said:
Actually, isn't that 6?

DRM. (Including HDMI)
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actually, this article was interesting features within Vista but does not address the specific *programming* Vista-only features -- stuff only available within Vista, by programming specifically *for* Vista.

I know that Vista is primarily backwards-compatible but what "features-and-benefits" are Vista only from a programming perspective?

Ross
 
The inability of many programs to store data in the C:\program files\program
name\ folder.
The 'improved security' in Vista will prevent programs from writing data to
the folder, so you have to program to store data elsewhere.
For a new program, not a big deal.
For older programs, I just install them somewhere other than Program files.
If the program performs any actions that requires admin rights, you will
have problems with UAC in Vista.
This question would probably get better answers in a programming or
scripting group.
 
There are ways to elevate a launched process, (from within another process)
if you would be interested.
Deploying Group Policy Using Windows Vista:
http://technet2.microsoft.com/Windo...878e-48db-a3c1-4be6ac7cf7631033.mspx?mfr=true
see the code for "LaunchApp.wsf

and ways to prompt:
Utility Spotlight Script Elevation PowerToys for Windows Vista:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc162321.aspx

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