Visual C++ 2008 question

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brew city bart

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I need to update my Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 to the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008. I need to know which version... either x86 or x64.

My operating system is Vista home premium - 64 bit. The computer is an Acer6920.

Thanks,
 

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Hi Brew City Bart, If you type System Information into the search box on your start menu and select it. Your answer will be next to System Type. There are also updates released for Visual C++2008 but you will have to enable updates from Microsoft from within your Windows Updater. Hope this is of help :)
 

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brew city bart said:
I need to update my Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 to the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008. I need to know which version... either x86 or x64.

My operating system is Vista home premium - 64 bit. The computer is an Acer6920.

Thanks,
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There's no such thing as a 64-bit version of VS2k8 (or VS2k5). The IDE itself is always a 32-bit application, although you can optionally choose to install tools such as compilers/linkers for 64-bit targets, both x64 and IA-64.

To put it another way, you don't need a 64-bit IDE just because you may wish to generate 64-bit binaries; the 32-bit VS can emit 64-bit code.
 

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Mitchell:

Thanks for the prompt response. I was told by the Sony phone tech. service (this is the manufacturer of the camcorder) that even though it is a 64 bit system, I may still need to download the x86 version. Is this accurate? I have had a problem in the past with my system crashing due to non compatible software and don't want my system to crash for a third time.

Thanks,

Brew City Bart
 

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brew city bart said:
Mitchell:

Thanks for the prompt response. I was told by the Sony phone tech. service (this is the manufacturer of the camcorder) that even though it is a 64 bit system, I may still need to download the x86 version. Is this accurate? I have had a problem in the past with my system crashing due to non compatible software and don't want my system to crash for a third time.

Thanks,

Brew City Bart
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I am sorry i cant help with this question, as i have no experience with 64 bit systems so i can not give you a sound answer if no one responds to this thread you could try reposting your new question :huh: all the best
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Hewlett Packard, compaq presario CQ60-305AU
    CPU
    AMD Athlon QI-46 2.1 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Wistron 303C
    Memory
    2048 Mb DDR2 SD Ram
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidea GE Go Force 8200M G / 256Mb dedicated grapics memory
    Sound Card
    MCP78S NVidea High definition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" High Definition Brightview Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    1336x768
    Hard Drives
    Toshiba MK2555GSX ATA
    Mouse
    Synaptics PS2/Touchpad
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