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Windows Vista OS

Overview

Microsoft has released a new operating system, Windows Vista. Nearly every software and hardware manufacturer will be required to update their software or hardware drivers for Windows Vista compatibility. CorelDRAW X3 is the only version of CorelDRAW supported by Corel Corporation using Windows Vista. Digital Art Solutions will not be providing any level of technical support for products that are operating with CorelDRAW 12 or lower and Windows Vista. Digital Art Solutions products running in Windows Vista will have new minimum system requirements to insure Vista compatibility.

Please contact Digital Art Solutions at 1-800-959-7627 for information on upgrading to Windows Vista compatible software.

CorelDRAW X3:

Corel has released a Vista Certified service patch for CorelDRAW X3. CorelDRAW X3 with Service Pack 2, is the only version of CorelDRAW that will be supported in Windows Vista. Digital Art Solutions can not provide any level of technical support for CorelDRAW 12 or lower running in Windows Vista. Click here to download CorelDRAW X3 SP: corel.com

Smart Designer X3:

Smart Designer version X3.2007.19 is an important update for registered owners of Smart Designer X3, Smart Designer Creative Assistant and Logo Designer X3. This version will update all three programs with new features and Vista compatibility for use with CorelDRAW X3. Click here to download the update.

DRAWings X3, DRAWings X3 Pro and Wings Modular version 2:

At this time, these products are not compatible with Windows Vista. A free service patch will be released by Corel Corporation in the coming weeks. DRAWings X3, DRAWings X3 Pro and Wings Modular version 2 will be the only versions supported in Windows Vista.

CoCUT X3, CoCUT X3 Pro, SmartCUT Pro and SmartVector Pro:

Windows Vista compatible service patches have been released for all of these products. Click here to access the Digital Art Solutions downloads page.

Name Drop Xpress:

A new version of Name Drop Express is under development for both CorelDRAW X3 and Windows Vista. A release date has not been announced at this time. The current version of Name Drop Xpress is not compatible with either Windows Vista or CorelDRAW X3.