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Windows 8 Compatibility

The Windows 8 Compatibility Content Pack helps accelerate your Windows migration efforts with comprehensive information about compatibility and required upgrades.

The following table shows Windows 8 compatibility attributes.

AttributeDescription
Windows 8 Compatibility IDThe unique identifier for Windows 8 compatibility.
Community CompatibleThe count of community members who have rated this release as Windows 8 compatible.
Community Not CompatibleThe count of community members who have rated this release as NOT Windows 8 compatible.
Compatibility TypeThe compatibility type refers to the Compatibility table (i.e., WINDOWS8).
ComponentThe component of the software product, if applicable.
FamilyThe brand/family the software product belongs to, if applicable.
Generated DateThe date of generation.
Manufacturer IDThe manufacturer table’s unique identifier.
Patch LevelThe software patch, update, or service pack level, if applicable.
Private Flag0 = Not Modified (i.e. original Technopedia entry); 1 = Modified Technopedia object; 2 = Proprietary object (those that have negative IDs).
Private TypePRIVATE_TYPE = NULL if PRIVATE_FLAG = 0,PRIVATE_TYPE = Modified Technopedia entry if PRIVATE_FLAG = 1,PRIVATE_TYPE = Proprietary entry if PRIVATE_FLAG = 2.
Software Product IDThe product ID of the immediately prior or previous iteration of the product.
Software Edition IDThe unique identifier for software edition.
Software Release IDThe unique identifier for software releases.
Software Version Group IDThe unique identifier for the software suite version group.
Software Version IDThe unique identifier for software version.
SubversionThis indicates the stage within the lifecycle of a product version from its initial inception to the final/end form, and beyond.
Windows 8 32-Bit Compatibility Status FlagThis indicates the compatibility status of the software release with regard to Windows 8 32-bit.
Windows 8 32-Bit Compatibility Status DescriptionThe labels for the Windows 8 32-bit compatibility status column. Values are: 0=Compatible Windows 8 Logo 1=Compatible 2=Free Update Required 3=Paid Update Required 4=Future Compatibility 5=Not Compatible 6=Information Coming Soon 7=Other
Windows 8 32-Bit Compatibility Upgrade PathThe upgrade path for the software release to attain Windows 8 32-bit compatibility.
Windows 8 32-Bit Compatibility DateThe date when the software release attained Windows 8 32-bit compatibility.
Windows 8 32-Bit ReadinessThe 32-bit readiness for Windows 8.
Windows 8 64-Bit Compatibility Status FlagThis indicates the compatibility status of the software release with regard to Windows 8 64-bit.
Windows 8 64-Bit Compatibility Status DescriptionThe labels for the Windows 8 64-bit compatibility status column. Values are: 0=Compatible Windows 8 Logo 1=Compatible 2=Free Update Required 3=Paid Update Required 4=Future Compatibility 5=Not Compatible 6=Information Coming Soon 7=Other'
Windows 8 64-Bit Compatibility Upgrade PathThe upgrade path for the software release to attain Windows 8 64-bit compatibility.
Windows 8 64-Bit Compatibility DateThe date the software release attained Windows 8 64-bit compatibility.
Windows 8 64-Bit Compatibility ReadinessThe 64-bit readiness for Windows 8.
ManufacturerThe Manufacturer name (as obtained from the official website), minus the legal entity.
SoftwareThe name of the software product.
EditionThe Software product's edition name.
Version GroupThe name of version group (or market version) of the software product.
VersionThe software patch's name/number.
Is Private?Yes = Private entry; No = Original Technopedia entry