Vista - Question has been asked before~but

These 78 year old brain cells are still not clear on the question of 32 bi
over 64:

When upgrading from WinXP Media 2005 with SP2 32 bit to the Vista
operating system the option of installing 32 bit or 64 bit is the back
biter.

I utilized my machine for internet capabilities, PC gaming (role-play
mostly) and
general word processing for most part.

It seems that 64 bit is the future and really can not afford one more
computer
upgrade including 64 bit programs unless there is a very high possibility of
the
64 bit taking off.

Which version of Vista Home Premium would be my best choice; the 32 bit or
64 bit for upgrading from WinXP Media 2005 with SP2 32 ?

Present machine is:
Dell XPS 600 with
Intel Pentium D 960 processor [3.6 GHz]
4 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHz RAM
Dual NVIDIA 7800GTX video cards in SLI configuration
2 160GB NCQ Serial ATA Hard Drives
X-Fi PCI Sound Card

Thank you for your time in reading and hopefully replying.
drybones

Unless you have a compelling need to run 64-bit, I'd recommend 32-bit, due
to its better vendor support of applications and drivers. Drivers in
particular, because the 64-bit version is not tolerant of "un-singed"
drivers, which many vendors continue to distribute.

-Frank

"drybones" <drybones@nospamcharter.net> wrote in message
news:OC6k7rubHHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> These 78 year old brain cells are still not clear on the question of 32 bi
> over 64:
>
> When upgrading from WinXP Media 2005 with SP2 32 bit to the Vista
> operating system the option of installing 32 bit or 64 bit is the back
> biter.
>
> I utilized my machine for internet capabilities, PC gaming (role-play
> mostly) and
> general word processing for most part.
>
> It seems that 64 bit is the future and really can not afford one more
> computer
> upgrade including 64 bit programs unless there is a very high possibility
> of the
> 64 bit taking off.
>
> Which version of Vista Home Premium would be my best choice; the 32 bit or
> 64 bit for upgrading from WinXP Media 2005 with SP2 32 ?
>
> Present machine is:
> Dell XPS 600 with
> Intel Pentium D 960 processor [3.6 GHz]
> 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHz RAM
> Dual NVIDIA 7800GTX video cards in SLI configuration
> 2 160GB NCQ Serial ATA Hard Drives
> X-Fi PCI Sound Card
>
> Thank you for your time in reading and hopefully replying.
> drybones
>

On Sun, 25 Mar 2007 07:36:31 -0700, "drybones"
<drybones@nospamcharter.net> wrote:

>These 78 year old brain cells are still not clear on the question of 32 bi
>over 64:

Look at it this way; a CPU running 64 bit is taking twice as big a
gulp when grabbing code compared to a 32 bit CPU. So of course it runs
faster, but better, not always, not yet anyway. For sure 64 bit
processing is the future, but that future for the most part is years
off yet. The catch 22 is unless you have 64 bit capable software that
takes full advantage of your 64 bit CPU, its like going to the local
grocery store driving a fancy Jag sports car. Doesn't make a lot of
sense to have all that horsepower and not really use it. Then there is
the issue of finding 64 bit drivers. Right now those can be as scarce
as hen's teeth, especially for Vista. So unless you have some very
specific task in mind, already have a good source for hardware and
know you won't have trouble finding the needed 64 bit drivers,
pointless for most people. We may me there by your 80th birthday!

That's only if he buys Ultimate.

He quite clearly stated he wants to use Home Premium.

Home Premium retail cases only include 32-bit, but you can order a 64-bit
DVD later if needed.


"kirk jim" <11@11.11> wrote in message
news:ONQDZFvbHHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> WHoops.. I meant to say >>
>
> "buy retail version of VISTA it has 2 dvds"
>
> sorry
>
>
> "kirk jim" <11@11.11> wrote in message
> news:uHIM00ubHHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Hello
>>
>> if you buy retail version of XP it has 2 dvds, one for 32 bit and one for
>> 64 bit.. you can use any of those 2 but not both at the same time of
>> course IF your computer is 64 bit capable. Im not sure about your CPU is
>> 64 bit capable.. perhaps somene can tell us that.
>>
>> I would suggest you keep away from 64 bit for the time being...
>>
>> There is no real advantage since you have 4 gb or ram...
>>
>> if you wanted 8 gb of ram then you would need 64 bit, because only a 64
>> bit OS can handle more than 4...
>>
>>
>> "drybones" <drybones@nospamcharter.net> wrote in message
>> news:OC6k7rubHHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> These 78 year old brain cells are still not clear on the question of 32
>>> bi over 64:
>>>
>>> When upgrading from WinXP Media 2005 with SP2 32 bit to the Vista
>>> operating system the option of installing 32 bit or 64 bit is the back
>>> biter.
>>>
>>> I utilized my machine for internet capabilities, PC gaming (role-play
>>> mostly) and
>>> general word processing for most part.
>>>
>>> It seems that 64 bit is the future and really can not afford one more
>>> computer
>>> upgrade including 64 bit programs unless there is a very high
>>> possibility of the
>>> 64 bit taking off.
>>>
>>> Which version of Vista Home Premium would be my best choice; the 32 bit
>>> or
>>> 64 bit for upgrading from WinXP Media 2005 with SP2 32 ?
>>>
>>> Present machine is:
>>> Dell XPS 600 with
>>> Intel Pentium D 960 processor [3.6 GHz]
>>> 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHz RAM
>>> Dual NVIDIA 7800GTX video cards in SLI configuration
>>> 2 160GB NCQ Serial ATA Hard Drives
>>> X-Fi PCI Sound Card
>>>
>>> Thank you for your time in reading and hopefully replying.
>>> drybones
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Vista Home and Business come with the 32 bit DVD you can order the 64 bit
DVD from MS if you need or want it. Vista Ultimate comes with both 32 and 64
bit disks in the package.
Cost $13.00 for shipping got mine in a week.

"kirk jim" <11@11.11> wrote in message
news:ONQDZFvbHHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> WHoops.. I meant to say >>
>
> "buy retail version of VISTA it has 2 dvds"
>
> sorry
>
>
> "kirk jim" <11@11.11> wrote in message
> news:uHIM00ubHHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Hello
>>
>> if you buy retail version of XP it has 2 dvds, one for 32 bit and one for
>> 64 bit.. you can use any of those 2 but not both at the same time of
>> course IF your computer is 64 bit capable. Im not sure about your CPU is
>> 64 bit capable.. perhaps somene can tell us that.
>>
>> I would suggest you keep away from 64 bit for the time being...
>>
>> There is no real advantage since you have 4 gb or ram...
>>
>> if you wanted 8 gb of ram then you would need 64 bit, because only a 64
>> bit OS can handle more than 4...
>>
>>
>> "drybones" <drybones@nospamcharter.net> wrote in message
>> news:OC6k7rubHHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> These 78 year old brain cells are still not clear on the question of 32
>>> bi over 64:
>>>
>>> When upgrading from WinXP Media 2005 with SP2 32 bit to the Vista
>>> operating system the option of installing 32 bit or 64 bit is the back
>>> biter.
>>>
>>> I utilized my machine for internet capabilities, PC gaming (role-play
>>> mostly) and
>>> general word processing for most part.
>>>
>>> It seems that 64 bit is the future and really can not afford one more
>>> computer
>>> upgrade including 64 bit programs unless there is a very high
>>> possibility of the
>>> 64 bit taking off.
>>>
>>> Which version of Vista Home Premium would be my best choice; the 32 bit
>>> or
>>> 64 bit for upgrading from WinXP Media 2005 with SP2 32 ?
>>>
>>> Present machine is:
>>> Dell XPS 600 with
>>> Intel Pentium D 960 processor [3.6 GHz]
>>> 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHz RAM
>>> Dual NVIDIA 7800GTX video cards in SLI configuration
>>> 2 160GB NCQ Serial ATA Hard Drives
>>> X-Fi PCI Sound Card
>>>
>>> Thank you for your time in reading and hopefully replying.
>>> drybones
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Hello

if you buy retail version of XP it has 2 dvds, one for 32 bit and one for 64
bit.. you can use any of those 2 but not both at the same time of course IF
your computer is 64 bit capable. Im not sure about your CPU is 64 bit
capable.. perhaps somene can tell us that.

I would suggest you keep away from 64 bit for the time being...

There is no real advantage since you have 4 gb or ram...

if you wanted 8 gb of ram then you would need 64 bit, because only a 64 bit
OS can handle more than 4...


"drybones" <drybones@nospamcharter.net> wrote in message
news:OC6k7rubHHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> These 78 year old brain cells are still not clear on the question of 32 bi
> over 64:
>
> When upgrading from WinXP Media 2005 with SP2 32 bit to the Vista
> operating system the option of installing 32 bit or 64 bit is the back
> biter.
>
> I utilized my machine for internet capabilities, PC gaming (role-play
> mostly) and
> general word processing for most part.
>
> It seems that 64 bit is the future and really can not afford one more
> computer
> upgrade including 64 bit programs unless there is a very high possibility
> of the
> 64 bit taking off.
>
> Which version of Vista Home Premium would be my best choice; the 32 bit or
> 64 bit for upgrading from WinXP Media 2005 with SP2 32 ?
>
> Present machine is:
> Dell XPS 600 with
> Intel Pentium D 960 processor [3.6 GHz]
> 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHz RAM
> Dual NVIDIA 7800GTX video cards in SLI configuration
> 2 160GB NCQ Serial ATA Hard Drives
> X-Fi PCI Sound Card
>
> Thank you for your time in reading and hopefully replying.
> drybones
>

Here again we here lies from idiots. As you don't understand windows perhaps
you shouldn't talk about it.

Now unusually, you are almost right. Your advice is overall good.

But XP can access a lot more memory than 4GB. It has several modes of
operating.

"kirk jim" <11@11.11> wrote in message
news:uHIM00ubHHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Hello
>
> if you buy retail version of XP it has 2 dvds, one for 32 bit and one for
> 64 bit.. you can use any of those 2 but not both at the same time of
> course IF your computer is 64 bit capable. Im not sure about your CPU is
> 64 bit capable.. perhaps somene can tell us that.
>
> I would suggest you keep away from 64 bit for the time being...
>
> There is no real advantage since you have 4 gb or ram...
>
> if you wanted 8 gb of ram then you would need 64 bit, because only a 64
> bit OS can handle more than 4...
>
>
> "drybones" <drybones@nospamcharter.net> wrote in message
> news:OC6k7rubHHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> These 78 year old brain cells are still not clear on the question of 32
>> bi over 64:
>>
>> When upgrading from WinXP Media 2005 with SP2 32 bit to the Vista
>> operating system the option of installing 32 bit or 64 bit is the back
>> biter.
>>
>> I utilized my machine for internet capabilities, PC gaming (role-play
>> mostly) and
>> general word processing for most part.
>>
>> It seems that 64 bit is the future and really can not afford one more
>> computer
>> upgrade including 64 bit programs unless there is a very high possibility
>> of the
>> 64 bit taking off.
>>
>> Which version of Vista Home Premium would be my best choice; the 32 bit
>> or
>> 64 bit for upgrading from WinXP Media 2005 with SP2 32 ?
>>
>> Present machine is:
>> Dell XPS 600 with
>> Intel Pentium D 960 processor [3.6 GHz]
>> 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHz RAM
>> Dual NVIDIA 7800GTX video cards in SLI configuration
>> 2 160GB NCQ Serial ATA Hard Drives
>> X-Fi PCI Sound Card
>>
>> Thank you for your time in reading and hopefully replying.
>> drybones
>>
>
>

WHoops.. I meant to say >>

"buy retail version of VISTA it has 2 dvds"

sorry


"kirk jim" <11@11.11> wrote in message
news:uHIM00ubHHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Hello
>
> if you buy retail version of XP it has 2 dvds, one for 32 bit and one for
> 64 bit.. you can use any of those 2 but not both at the same time of
> course IF your computer is 64 bit capable. Im not sure about your CPU is
> 64 bit capable.. perhaps somene can tell us that.
>
> I would suggest you keep away from 64 bit for the time being...
>
> There is no real advantage since you have 4 gb or ram...
>
> if you wanted 8 gb of ram then you would need 64 bit, because only a 64
> bit OS can handle more than 4...
>
>
> "drybones" <drybones@nospamcharter.net> wrote in message
> news:OC6k7rubHHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> These 78 year old brain cells are still not clear on the question of 32
>> bi over 64:
>>
>> When upgrading from WinXP Media 2005 with SP2 32 bit to the Vista
>> operating system the option of installing 32 bit or 64 bit is the back
>> biter.
>>
>> I utilized my machine for internet capabilities, PC gaming (role-play
>> mostly) and
>> general word processing for most part.
>>
>> It seems that 64 bit is the future and really can not afford one more
>> computer
>> upgrade including 64 bit programs unless there is a very high possibility
>> of the
>> 64 bit taking off.
>>
>> Which version of Vista Home Premium would be my best choice; the 32 bit
>> or
>> 64 bit for upgrading from WinXP Media 2005 with SP2 32 ?
>>
>> Present machine is:
>> Dell XPS 600 with
>> Intel Pentium D 960 processor [3.6 GHz]
>> 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHz RAM
>> Dual NVIDIA 7800GTX video cards in SLI configuration
>> 2 160GB NCQ Serial ATA Hard Drives
>> X-Fi PCI Sound Card
>>
>> Thank you for your time in reading and hopefully replying.
>> drybones
>>
>
>

Unless you can be 100% sure you can get 64-bit drivers for every device you
have, including motherboard, printers, multimedia, etc. then you should
stick with 32-bit Vista.

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"drybones" <drybones@nospamcharter.net> wrote in message
news:OC6k7rubHHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> These 78 year old brain cells are still not clear on the question of 32 bi
> over 64:
>
> When upgrading from WinXP Media 2005 with SP2 32 bit to the Vista
> operating system the option of installing 32 bit or 64 bit is the back
> biter.
>
> I utilized my machine for internet capabilities, PC gaming (role-play
> mostly) and
> general word processing for most part.
>
> It seems that 64 bit is the future and really can not afford one more
> computer
> upgrade including 64 bit programs unless there is a very high possibility
> of the
> 64 bit taking off.
>
> Which version of Vista Home Premium would be my best choice; the 32 bit or
> 64 bit for upgrading from WinXP Media 2005 with SP2 32 ?
>
> Present machine is:
> Dell XPS 600 with
> Intel Pentium D 960 processor [3.6 GHz]
> 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHz RAM
> Dual NVIDIA 7800GTX video cards in SLI configuration
> 2 160GB NCQ Serial ATA Hard Drives
> X-Fi PCI Sound Card
>
> Thank you for your time in reading and hopefully replying.
> drybones
>

As it stands i would stick with 32 Bit. A vast majority of software isn't
even 64 bit compatable anyway. 64 bit may work faster, but it is still early
days.

--
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Associate Expert
Windows - Shell/User

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"drybones" <drybones@nospamcharter.net> wrote in message
news:OC6k7rubHHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> These 78 year old brain cells are still not clear on the question of 32 bi
> over 64:
>
> When upgrading from WinXP Media 2005 with SP2 32 bit to the Vista
> operating system the option of installing 32 bit or 64 bit is the back
> biter.
>
> I utilized my machine for internet capabilities, PC gaming (role-play
> mostly) and
> general word processing for most part.
>
> It seems that 64 bit is the future and really can not afford one more
> computer
> upgrade including 64 bit programs unless there is a very high possibility
> of the
> 64 bit taking off.
>
> Which version of Vista Home Premium would be my best choice; the 32 bit or
> 64 bit for upgrading from WinXP Media 2005 with SP2 32 ?
>
> Present machine is:
> Dell XPS 600 with
> Intel Pentium D 960 processor [3.6 GHz]
> 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHz RAM
> Dual NVIDIA 7800GTX video cards in SLI configuration
> 2 160GB NCQ Serial ATA Hard Drives
> X-Fi PCI Sound Card
>
> Thank you for your time in reading and hopefully replying.
> drybones
>