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1. Evaluation Status of Operations
   We expect operations of Renesas software development tools products 
   to be influenced by the new and modified functions in Windows Vista. 
   We have already found some adverse effects, which we describe in detail 
   below. So we request that you use Renesas software development tools 
   at your own risk until we are able to inform the results of our full 
   evaluation on Windows Vista later in our Tool News.

   1.1 On the 64-bit version of Windows Vista
       - Effect:
         The 64-bit Windows Vista doesn't allow you to install drivers for 
         emulators or other products.
       - Workaround:
         Use the 32-bit version until we can provide support for the 64-bit
         version.
         The support for 64-bit version have yet to be determined.

   1.2 Installation of Renesas software development tools products
       - Effect:
         You might be asked for an administrator privilege during 
         installation even if you login with an administrator privilege.
       - Workaround: 
         Login with an administrator privilege, open the installer or 
         updater properties dialog, and set the following items in the 
         Compatibility tab. 
         (1) Check the check box for "Run this program as an administrator" 
             in the Privilege Level area.
         (2) Check the check box for "Run this program in compatibility 
             mode for" and select "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)".

   1.3 Operation of Renesas Software Development Tools Products
       - Effect:
         Some products (e.g. High-performance Embedded Workshop and 
         Flash Development Toolkit) output configuration data into 
         the folders in which the products have been installed. 
         However, Windows Vista can't output with an error or a warning. 
         Also, using Windows Aero function, when you set a break point in 
         the High-performance Embedded Workshop, the break point may be set 
         at a line other than the one you have selected; this problem does 
         not occur if you disable Windows Aero.
       - Workaround: 
         Login with an administrator privilege, open the application 
         properties dialog (*.exe file), set the following items in the 
         Compatibility tab and run the application.
         (1) In Privilege Level area, check the check box for "Run this 
             program as an administrator".
         (2) Check the check box for "Disable desktop composition" in the 
             Settings area.

2. Plans of Support for Windows Vista
   2.1 Evaluation of existing Renesas software development tools products
       We will complete the evaluation of all products by the end of April. 
       The results will be published in Tool News at the beginning of May.

   2.2 Support for Windows Vista
       We plan to resolve every usage restrictions due to operations on 
       Windows Vista in all products to be released after August, 
       including new revisions.