Has anyone begun using ACA 2013 with Windows Vista? I'm interested in installing the latest disk from my subscription, but not interested in changing my OS at this time. The "official" answer is that "ACA 2013 with Vista isn't supported, not that it won't work."
Anyone done this yet? Had problems?
With that statement, why not just install it and find out? Do you think it somehow broke all by itself because Autodesk decided to stop supporting the OS after 2013 came out?
Or do you really want someone to talk you into a far more superior OS like Win7 Pro 64-bit 🙂
No, I'm quite happy with Vista Ultimate 64-bit and will go ahead with the installation whether I get an answer here or not. Figured I'd ask if anyone knew the water temp before I took the plunge.
Since you've already put on the wetsuit and are poised to jump with no plans on pulling back, it's kind of late to ask for a second opinion my friend. It should work just fine but you've told us you will not consider any other option. happy diving.
Thank you for your post. In this case the core issue is the Vista component. To take full advantage of your subscription services and software I would urge reconsideration to an alternate operating system. I have listed below the helpful link on the change in support for the Vista OS from the Autodesk website. My recommendation moving forward would be to upgrade your OS to Windows 7 (if possible 64x) and then install your ACA2013 product. I hope this helps.
Vista FAQ Autodesk: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=18424371