Microsoft has released Windows Vista and for those reckless enough to use it already with eMule, there are some steps to take in order to make eMule running smoothly on it. This only applies to eMule 0.47c and mods based on 0.47c, later eMule versions will have all of the following issues corrected already and do not need any special attention.

• Vista protects the directory where programms are stored against unauthorized write access and redirects any write access to a virtual directory. This applies to eMule because currently its configuration files as well as downloads are stored there, so you might have trouble finding your downloads later. The easiest solution for now is to install eMule into a seperate directory, not located in the default programm folder. So if the installer suggests "C:\Program Files\eMule" change it to "C:\eMule" for example.
• After installing, you need to correct one setting which eMule will not set properly on Vista. Run eMule, open the Options page, select "Extended" and then change "Max. half open connections" from 50 to 9. This is quite important.
• On some themes you won't see the minimize to tray button. You can still minimize eMule to the tray bei either selecting this option from the system menu (the icon on the left side) or select on "Options" => "Display" the "Minimize to tray" setting, which will move the action to the standard minimize button.

If you followed those hints, you should be able to enjoy eMule on Vista without any problems too :) In case you find any new Vista related bugs, feel free to point them out in our bug forum.

Your eMule Team