Message from Thompson Publishing regarding the use of Windows Vista:

I received the following message from the publisher regarding the use of Windows Vista. I do NOT operate Windows Vista and it is currently not supported on the ASU campus. If you desire to attempt to use a Windows Vista computer to run the PASS software you will need to seek help from the publisher's support staff. They have provided and web site and phone number below for installation information.

In the event that you are not successful running the PASS software with Windows Vista, please remember that the software is available for use in our ASU computer labs on the Tempe campus. Please be aware that extensions are NOT granted for computer difficulties - that includes problems that may arise from using Vista.

Dr. Kathy Wigal

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As you may know, Microsoft released Windows Vista in January 2007. If you are using Thomson South-Western's Klooster/Allen General Ledger software (also known as PASS software), the installation programs for both the student and inspector software released prior to May 2007 are incompatible with Windows Vista. As part of our commitment to serve you, we provide the following notification about this potential issue as well as a simple solution. To see if you or your students will be affected, please continue reading.

Potential Issue : The following student and inspector products may NOT be compatible with a Windows Vista computer:

Klooster/Allen Integrated Accounting

General Ledger (formerly PASS) with the following products

Note that users of Windows XP or Windows 2000 will not be affected in any way.

Solution : Students and Instructors can simply call technical support (800-423-0563 Option #2) or chat via: http://www.thomsonedu.com/support . Technical Support will provide a link to download a Vista compatible installation AT NO CHARGE to any student or instructor that has purchased a Windows Vista computer.