I have found all of my software that runs on XP also runs on Vista 32 and 64
bit systems. The only exception is Acronis True Image Home 2009 which has
problems significant enough that I won't use it on a 64 bit system.
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"Mark G." wrote:
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> So I am going to buy a new laptop and for the most part, especially the ones
> I am interested in, my only option is MS Vista Home Premium 64bit. Now my
> laptop purchase isn't meant to replace my desktop machines at all, but I am
> purchasing it because I am going back to school and because from time to
> time, it would be nice to do some things like messing with my music library
> and pictures from the comfort of my couch. Anyhow, on the the 'concerns'.
> With the 64bit being pretty much my option for my new laptop, I have some
> concerns on software that I will want to use and install. Some I know won't
> have an issue like Adobe CS4 and whatnot, but other items, I am wondering
> how they will fare? Being that I have never used Vista for anything
> production wise, I have not familiarized myself with what it can and cannot
> do. Being that most programs out there are 32bit, what is one to do with
> this 64bit operating system for as I understand, it doesn't have backward
> compatability from 64 to 32. I believe this was for software and hardware.
> Am I wrong? Am I stressing over this when in fact I should have no issues
> whatsoever? My initial thoughts were to just downgrade the laptop to XP Pro,
> but with laptops these days, it ain't as simple as it sounds since you have
> to find "ALL" the drivers and what not if you want any of the original
> functionality of the laptop. I know my way around computers pretty good and
> plan on picking up this laptop tomorrow I hope. Going for the HP dv7-1245dx
> from Best Buy. Anyhow, sorry for the long read and if some of you could
> please take the time to ease my fears of issues with someware, especially
> older stuff and it's functionality, I would much appreciate it.
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