I appreciate all replies. Jasper, from what I have read the 64-bit OS might
not be compatible with my external hard drive, Sony external dvd burner and
my Plextor (for transferring vhs to dvd). I have searched for 64-bit drivers
for these on the various websites. To be honest, I'm not really concerned at
the present time as I will be keeping my WinXP MCE computer that is running
very well. But, there will come a time when the desktop will wear out and
the Vista computer might become my main computer. So, I want cutting edge
'everything' and still be able to use the equipment I listed above. Don't
really need the Vista computer--just want it. Most articles I read suggest
to stick with 32-bit. I'm just trying to be careful and as well informed as
can I can be on this subject. It was good to hear you had no problems with
the transition, though.
"Jasper" wrote:
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> "Judith" <Judith@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:74A7EA60-6B0C-44A6-8A71-F1D3C4DA5B26@xxxxxx Quote:
> > I've touched on this previously a couple of months ago, but I then
> > incorporated a lot of questions at one time. HP offers a computer that
> > has
> > everything I want except that the only Vista Ultimate offered is 64-bit.
> > My
> > question is this: Since I want Ultimate, once I received it would I be
> > able
> > to change the OS from Ultimate 64-bit to 32-bit? Based on my research
> > about
> > software and external hardware I have, I should go with 32-bit, but for
> > some
> > reason HP doesn't offer 32-bit Ultimate for this machine. They do offer
> > 32-bit Vista Premium for the same PC, however.
>
> What would be the problem with 64 bit? It runs 32 bit apps without any
> problems that I have run into.
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