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Vista - pros and cons of 64bit

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Old 09-09-2007   #1 (permalink)


Vista ultimate x64
 
 

pros and cons of 64bit

Am currently running vista ultimate x86 but am wondering if its worth up grading to 64bit while i have a 64 bit proc
system specs are

intel core 2 duo e4400
foxconn 945 7md mobo
2 gb ddr2 667 value ram
120 gb maxtor hd
10 gb wester digital hd
liteon dvd rw
d-link airplus wlan card

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Old 09-09-2007   #2 (permalink)


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: pros and cons of 64bit

Hi Gazeddy,

Check to make sure that all of your devices have 64 bit Vista drivers available for them. The 32 bit ones will not work at all, and the 64 bit XP ones may or may not work. If you have these, then you should be able to upgrade to the 64 bit Vista without any problems. Upgrading to the 64 bit Vista requires a clean install from the 64 bit installation DVD, so backup anything you do not want to loose.

- How to Do a Clean Install of Vista From a Upgrade Version


Shawn
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Old 09-11-2007   #3 (permalink)


Vista ultimate x64
 
 

Re: pros and cons of 64bit

im now running 64 bit easily faster uses around 300 mb less ram at idle not had a problem with any of my hardware cept my 8yo scanner.
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Old 09-11-2007   #4 (permalink)


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: pros and cons of 64bit

Gazeddy,

I am glad to hear you are up and running smooth. Well, at least you can get a new scanner at decent low price nowadays.

Thank you for the feedback,
Shawn
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Old 09-12-2007   #5 (permalink)


Vista ultimate x64
 
 

Re: pros and cons of 64bit

wont be bothering getting another one not used it in years and my xp box is still running in case i need it
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