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Does anyone know if it'll work? I found my boxed version of FL 6. I know 7 brings Vista compatibility, but I can't buy it.

Thanks in advance.

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As discovered, FL Studio 6 can run on Windows Vista but often shows UI redraw and control-placement glitches. Those symptoms typically come from Vista's new window/composition handling and UAC interacting with older GUI code; audio hiccups tend to be driver/ASIO-related rather than the host itself.

Common fixes include setting the FL executable to Windows XP compatibility mode and running it with elevated privileges so the app can write settings or scan plugins when installed under Program Files. Installing the latest soundcard drivers or using an ASIO driver (ASIO4ALL or the vendor ASIO) reduces latency and dropouts. On 64-bit Vista, note that FL Studio 6 is a 32-bit app; 64-bit VSTs will not load without a bridge and plugin paths may need manual adjustment. Granting the FL install folder write permission (instead of disabling UAC) prevents save/load and plugin-scan errors. Turning off Aero or visual themes can help redraw issues, but disabling UAC entirely is a security trade-off and not recommended as a first resort. If ongoing stability or plugin compatibility is required, moving to a release that officially added Vista support or to a current FL build is the most reliable solution.

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Any ideas...?

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FYI for anyone who cares:

It works, just with some UI issues.

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