Analog Devices VisualDSP++ 5.0 Windows Vista Compatibility Note EE-330

About this manual

This document is Engineer-to-Engineer Note EE-330, a technical note from Analog Devices regarding the compatibility of VisualDSP++ 5.0 development tools with Microsoft Windows Vista operating systems. It specifically addresses support for 32-bit versions of Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions.

What's inside

• Introduction
• File Virtualization and User Account Control
• Building and Running Example Programs
• Installing a License
• Viewing the Console Window Log File
• Modifying Processor .XML Files
• For More Information
• References

Frequently asked questions

Which Windows Vista editions are supported by VisualDSP++ 5.0?

The tools are tested against and supported under Windows Vista Business Edition, Enterprise Edition, and Ultimate Edition.

Where are files created by VisualDSP++ redirected when UAC is enabled?

Files written to the Program Files directory are automatically redirected to a special VirtualStore directory specific to that user.

How can licenses be installed so they are accessible by all users?

Users must install licenses using account credentials that have administrator rights on the machine.

Is it necessary to modify processor .XML files in VisualDSP++ 5.0?

No, because a new feature called 'custom board support' allows overriding values in a separate file without modifying the installed ones.