Is Geosoft Windows Vista compatible?
Geosoft is pleased to announce that Oasis montaj and Target 7.0.1 is fully compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, specifically, Vista Business Edition SP1.
Geosoft is committed to providing Vista compatible software for all of its products. Currently, Target for ArcGIS and plug-ins run on Windows Vista with Administrator level permissions.
Prior to version 7.0.1, Geosoft software required Administrator level permissions to operate on a Vista OS.
Upgrading to version 7.0.1 from 7.0
Upgrading to 7.0.1 - continue using your current settings
Prior to version 7.0.1, Geosoft software required Administrator level permissions to operate in Windows Vista. If you are currently running Oasis montaj or Target on a Vista machine, you will have administrator permissions and possibly have the Vista operating system's User Account Control (UAC) disabled. The UAC is designed to protect the operating system from unauthorized changes by preventing applications from accessing and modifying critical areas of the operating system during normal operation, such as the System Registry and Program Files directory. This control may also impact license management. To continue to work with your current settings you may simply upgrade the software using the on-line or off-line Update Patches.
Enable Vista Compatibility
If you wish to enable full Vista compatibility, you must perform a new installation of 7.0.1 to set the Windows Vista permissions. Please contact Geosoft support to request a 7.0.1 Installation CD. A manual un-install of Oasis montaj 7.0 or Target 7.0 is required.
New installations 7.0.1
During a new installation of Oasis montaj or Target on the Vista operating system, administrators have the option to allow users to manage their licenses. If permission is granted, a user would be able to run Oasis montaj and Target and execute all licensing commands, such as parking a license. If permission is not granted, a user will only be able to run Oasis montaj or Target after the Administrator has setup the license, and the user will be unable to park the license.
