Question:
It's best to check with the vendor for that software before upgrading to a
new operating system..
Windows Vista Information Center - Symantec Corp.:
http://www.symantec.com/home_homeoffice/themes/vista/index.jsp
Applications that have earned the "Certified for Windows Vista" logo or the
"Works with Windows Vista" logo:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/933305
Answer:
It was not the physical separation of operating systems that I was
referring to when I used the expression "involved procedure". It was
accessing the BIOS each time you wanted to boot.
My system dual boots with each operating system in it's own partition
on the same drive. I did intend them to be on separate drives but I
could not get that set up to work. I did this using BootIt website: a new
tool I have only just purchased. Given a better familiarity and
understanding of BootIt website I believe I would have achieved separate
drives.
This method of booting presents an intermediate screen giving options
after powering on to boot to to either operating system or to do
Maintenance ( using BootIt ). A single click from power on to log on
screen. Accessing via the BIOS to change the boot sequence involves
many more steps.
You can also perform BootIt maintenance from a floppy or CD BootIt
boot disk.
That Symantec link is useless. It tells you what does work but is
either silent or leads you around the Wrekin as regards other
products. In essence no update for Vista is currently available and
there is no information available as to when it will be available, if
ever. I sent my copy of Partition Magic 8 purchased in December 2006
back claiming my money back under the 60 days Cash Back guarantee.
Still to receive the money! Symantec said it would take 6 weeks to
process the refund!
I have since purchased BootIt website and the dual boot arrangement works
fine. The user interface is not as easy as Partition Magic to
understand but it is the results that count. I have also seen reports
that Acronis works with Vista. If Partition Magic was the market
leader it is in the process of losing market share as no one should
purchase the product until it works properly with Vista!
