Vista - how can i know what to use? 64bit

sony vaio, VGN-FE48G/H, vista home premium

Processor: intel® Core™2 CPU T7200 @2.00GHZ
memory (RAM): 1022MB
32-bit Operating system
now i ran a TuneUp Utilities 2007 scan and it stated :
" your computer has a 64bit processer, but your current windows version only
uses 32 of the available 64bits. you should consider upgrading to a 64bit
version of your operating system to benefit from iproved security and better
system performance"

what should i do? please help.

With only 1 GB of RAM and no problems with the 32 Bit version (no 64 Bit
apps), I'd stick with the 32 Bit version of Vista for now. You won't gain
anything by jumping to the 64 Bit version. It doesn't offer any speed
improvements (yet), but supports more than 4 GB of RAM. If your software is
32 Bit, don't change your OS.

--
Dustin Harper
dharper@vistarip.com
http://www.vistarip.com

--
"Younes" <Younes@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:58837995-7E65-431F-9714-1EB7A775B9FF@microsoft.com...
> sony vaio, VGN-FE48G/H, vista home premium
>
> Processor: intel® Core™2 CPU T7200 @2.00GHZ
> memory (RAM): 1022MB
> 32-bit Operating system
> now i ran a TuneUp Utilities 2007 scan and it stated :
> " your computer has a 64bit processer, but your current windows version
> only
> uses 32 of the available 64bits. you should consider upgrading to a 64bit
> version of your operating system to benefit from iproved security and
> better
> system performance"
>
> what should i do? please help.

"Younes" <Younes@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
> sony vaio, VGN-FE48G/H, vista home premium
>
> Processor: intel® Core™2 CPU T7200 @2.00GHZ
> memory (RAM): 1022MB
> 32-bit Operating system
> now i ran a TuneUp Utilities 2007 scan and it stated :
> " your computer has a 64bit processer, but your current windows version
> only
> uses 32 of the available 64bits. you should consider upgrading to a 64bit
> version of your operating system to benefit from iproved security and
> better
> system performance"
>
> what should i do? please help.

Nothing. 32bit Vista runs fine on a 64bit processor. Unless you have a
specific need, and it doesn't seem so since you are asking, don't go to
Vista x64. There are fewer drivers available for one thing.

--
Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]

I am a x64 vista ultimate user. I would say, that if you are prepared that
some of your old programs may not work like "Silent Hunter 3" for me. And
that you are going to use your system more enthusastically than most users
use their's then go for it.

That saying about 1GB, don't believe it. I had 512 MB and it was equal in
performance to my XP Home system which I clean installed Vista x64 over. Oh,
that reminds me. You can't upgrade to x64 you have to clean install it.
Sucks, but it helps the stability. Back on topic, I currently have 2GB of RAM
and a 4GB jumpdrive using all its storage space for ReadyBoost. It runs like
a charm.

I will say this, currently not all antivirus manufactures have a nice and
reliable antivirus that will run great with Vista. AVast is what I use, its
free.

Also note, most people will say that the average person doesn't need all the
power of x64. Yes they are right. However, I was an above average technical
enthusiast and I decided to use x64 to take advantage of my systems power
(high end system, you get the point). Well, when I did that switch, I just
started experimenting with everything. I am a heavy graphics gamer, software
developer, run some distributed computing projects, and system administrator
now.

This is what you need to ask yourself if you are an average computer user.
Do I need the power to perform memory intensive apps, do I need the full
power of my 64 processor (dual core or not), do I want have stability over
some compatibility, and do I need the overall power x64 has? My answer was I
wanted the power no matter what and haven't regretted it yet, but you may
have different needs. Just consider how you use your system and answer those
above questions.

That last paragraph, should answer your question.


"Younes" wrote:

> sony vaio, VGN-FE48G/H, vista home premium
>
> Processor: intel® Core™2 CPU T7200 @2.00GHZ
> memory (RAM): 1022MB
> 32-bit Operating system
> now i ran a TuneUp Utilities 2007 scan and it stated :
> " your computer has a 64bit processer, but your current windows version only
> uses 32 of the available 64bits. you should consider upgrading to a 64bit
> version of your operating system to benefit from iproved security and better
> system performance"
>
> what should i do? please help.

"Sasha" <Sasha@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
>I am a x64 vista ultimate user. I would say, that if you are prepared that
> some of your old programs may not work like "Silent Hunter 3" for me. And
> that you are going to use your system more enthusastically than most users
> use their's then go for it.

Wondering how one uses a system more enthusiastically? All kinds of images
come to mind. :-)

<snip>

--
Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]

thanks a lot, so baisicly i should go buy a vista ultima disk<not an upgrade>
slide it in and i'll be 64? anywaythanks alot

ps. 4 those who say i don't need a 64bit---> i justwould like to have the
power even though i don't use it <its good to know it exists>

pps. can someone guide me through the steps like-->exactly don' want to find
out my system doesn't support it

"Sasha" wrote:

> I am a x64 vista ultimate user. I would say, that if you are prepared that
> some of your old programs may not work like "Silent Hunter 3" for me. And
> that you are going to use your system more enthusastically than most users
> use their's then go for it.
>
> That saying about 1GB, don't believe it. I had 512 MB and it was equal in
> performance to my XP Home system which I clean installed Vista x64 over. Oh,
> that reminds me. You can't upgrade to x64 you have to clean install it.
> Sucks, but it helps the stability. Back on topic, I currently have 2GB of RAM
> and a 4GB jumpdrive using all its storage space for ReadyBoost. It runs like
> a charm.
>
> I will say this, currently not all antivirus manufactures have a nice and
> reliable antivirus that will run great with Vista. AVast is what I use, its
> free.
>
> Also note, most people will say that the average person doesn't need all the
> power of x64. Yes they are right. However, I was an above average technical
> enthusiast and I decided to use x64 to take advantage of my systems power
> (high end system, you get the point). Well, when I did that switch, I just
> started experimenting with everything. I am a heavy graphics gamer, software
> developer, run some distributed computing projects, and system administrator
> now.
>
> This is what you need to ask yourself if you are an average computer user.
> Do I need the power to perform memory intensive apps, do I need the full
> power of my 64 processor (dual core or not), do I want have stability over
> some compatibility, and do I need the overall power x64 has? My answer was I
> wanted the power no matter what and haven't regretted it yet, but you may
> have different needs. Just consider how you use your system and answer those
> above questions.
>
> That last paragraph, should answer your question.
>
>
> "Younes" wrote:
>
> > sony vaio, VGN-FE48G/H, vista home premium
> >
> > Processor: intel® Core™2 CPU T7200 @2.00GHZ
> > memory (RAM): 1022MB
> > 32-bit Operating system
> > now i ran a TuneUp Utilities 2007 scan and it stated :
> > " your computer has a 64bit processer, but your current windows version only
> > uses 32 of the available 64bits. you should consider upgrading to a 64bit
> > version of your operating system to benefit from iproved security and better
> > system performance"
> >
> > what should i do? please help.

It will not give you more power necessarily, and will not increase your
typing wpm rate.. if you have any sense, you will stay with what you have..


"Younes" <Younes@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EC168741-0F08-4EBF-8FC7-FFD349BEC955@microsoft.com...
> thanks a lot, so baisicly i should go buy a vista ultima disk<not an
> upgrade>
> slide it in and i'll be 64? anywaythanks alot
>
> ps. 4 those who say i don't need a 64bit---> i justwould like to have the
> power even though i don't use it <its good to know it exists>
>
> pps. can someone guide me through the steps like-->exactly don' want to
> find
> out my system doesn't support it
>
> "Sasha" wrote:
>
>> I am a x64 vista ultimate user. I would say, that if you are prepared
>> that
>> some of your old programs may not work like "Silent Hunter 3" for me. And
>> that you are going to use your system more enthusastically than most
>> users
>> use their's then go for it.
>>
>> That saying about 1GB, don't believe it. I had 512 MB and it was equal in
>> performance to my XP Home system which I clean installed Vista x64 over.
>> Oh,
>> that reminds me. You can't upgrade to x64 you have to clean install it.
>> Sucks, but it helps the stability. Back on topic, I currently have 2GB of
>> RAM
>> and a 4GB jumpdrive using all its storage space for ReadyBoost. It runs
>> like
>> a charm.
>>
>> I will say this, currently not all antivirus manufactures have a nice and
>> reliable antivirus that will run great with Vista. AVast is what I use,
>> its
>> free.
>>
>> Also note, most people will say that the average person doesn't need all
>> the
>> power of x64. Yes they are right. However, I was an above average
>> technical
>> enthusiast and I decided to use x64 to take advantage of my systems power
>> (high end system, you get the point). Well, when I did that switch, I
>> just
>> started experimenting with everything. I am a heavy graphics gamer,
>> software
>> developer, run some distributed computing projects, and system
>> administrator
>> now.
>>
>> This is what you need to ask yourself if you are an average computer
>> user.
>> Do I need the power to perform memory intensive apps, do I need the full
>> power of my 64 processor (dual core or not), do I want have stability
>> over
>> some compatibility, and do I need the overall power x64 has? My answer
>> was I
>> wanted the power no matter what and haven't regretted it yet, but you may
>> have different needs. Just consider how you use your system and answer
>> those
>> above questions.
>>
>> That last paragraph, should answer your question.
>>
>>
>> "Younes" wrote:
>>
>> > sony vaio, VGN-FE48G/H, vista home premium
>> >
>> > Processor: intel® Core™2 CPU T7200 @2.00GHZ
>> > memory (RAM): 1022MB
>> > 32-bit Operating system
>> > now i ran a TuneUp Utilities 2007 scan and it stated :
>> > " your computer has a 64bit processer, but your current windows version
>> > only
>> > uses 32 of the available 64bits. you should consider upgrading to a
>> > 64bit
>> > version of your operating system to benefit from iproved security and
>> > better
>> > system performance"
>> >
>> > what should i do? please help.

--


Mike Hall
MS MVP Windows Shell/User
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/

If you run files that require high performance from some application it will
help. Especially if the program is made for 64bit.

Games that are highly graphics intensive games like FarCry or high
performance apps like Seti@home then it will more than help.

"Mike Hall MVP" wrote:

> It will not give you more power necessarily, and will not increase your
> typing wpm rate.. if you have any sense, you will stay with what you have..
>
>
> "Younes" <Younes@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EC168741-0F08-4EBF-8FC7-FFD349BEC955@microsoft.com...
> > thanks a lot, so baisicly i should go buy a vista ultima disk<not an
> > upgrade>
> > slide it in and i'll be 64? anywaythanks alot
> >
> > ps. 4 those who say i don't need a 64bit---> i justwould like to have the
> > power even though i don't use it <its good to know it exists>
> >
> > pps. can someone guide me through the steps like-->exactly don' want to
> > find
> > out my system doesn't support it
> >
> > "Sasha" wrote:
> >
> >> I am a x64 vista ultimate user. I would say, that if you are prepared
> >> that
> >> some of your old programs may not work like "Silent Hunter 3" for me. And
> >> that you are going to use your system more enthusastically than most
> >> users
> >> use their's then go for it.
> >>
> >> That saying about 1GB, don't believe it. I had 512 MB and it was equal in
> >> performance to my XP Home system which I clean installed Vista x64 over.
> >> Oh,
> >> that reminds me. You can't upgrade to x64 you have to clean install it.
> >> Sucks, but it helps the stability. Back on topic, I currently have 2GB of
> >> RAM
> >> and a 4GB jumpdrive using all its storage space for ReadyBoost. It runs
> >> like
> >> a charm.
> >>
> >> I will say this, currently not all antivirus manufactures have a nice and
> >> reliable antivirus that will run great with Vista. AVast is what I use,
> >> its
> >> free.
> >>
> >> Also note, most people will say that the average person doesn't need all
> >> the
> >> power of x64. Yes they are right. However, I was an above average
> >> technical
> >> enthusiast and I decided to use x64 to take advantage of my systems power
> >> (high end system, you get the point). Well, when I did that switch, I
> >> just
> >> started experimenting with everything. I am a heavy graphics gamer,
> >> software
> >> developer, run some distributed computing projects, and system
> >> administrator
> >> now.
> >>
> >> This is what you need to ask yourself if you are an average computer
> >> user.
> >> Do I need the power to perform memory intensive apps, do I need the full
> >> power of my 64 processor (dual core or not), do I want have stability
> >> over
> >> some compatibility, and do I need the overall power x64 has? My answer
> >> was I
> >> wanted the power no matter what and haven't regretted it yet, but you may
> >> have different needs. Just consider how you use your system and answer
> >> those
> >> above questions.
> >>
> >> That last paragraph, should answer your question.
> >>
> >>
> >> "Younes" wrote:
> >>
> >> > sony vaio, VGN-FE48G/H, vista home premium
> >> >
> >> > Processor: intel® Core™2 CPU T7200 @2.00GHZ
> >> > memory (RAM): 1022MB
> >> > 32-bit Operating system
> >> > now i ran a TuneUp Utilities 2007 scan and it stated :
> >> > " your computer has a 64bit processer, but your current windows version
> >> > only
> >> > uses 32 of the available 64bits. you should consider upgrading to a
> >> > 64bit
> >> > version of your operating system to benefit from iproved security and
> >> > better
> >> > system performance"
> >> >
> >> > what should i do? please help.
>
> --
>
>
> Mike Hall
> MS MVP Windows Shell/User
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/
>
>
>
>

Go to intel's website and see if it says your processor supports EM64Tor
Intel 64Ñ„, then more than likely it will, which it does,
http://www.intel.com/products/proces...t/core2duo.htm its the 3
from the bottom

Then you need to find out about your graphics card, sound card, and printer,
etc. drivers are in 64 bit. I will warn you this, back when XP x64 was the
only windows 64 bit OS around you had a hard time finding drivers. It is
somewhat better today. but 64 bit OS's doesn't work with 32bit drivers even
though it can run 32bit programs inside x64 environment.

Here is an example of what you are looking for:
http://ati.amd.com/support/driver.html
--> click Vista 64bit
-->Radeon
-->x1950
That shows the 64bit drivers for the ATI Radeon x1950 if you have that.

To find your system information, go to Start, All Programs, Accessories,
System Tools, System Information.

Note: That note everyone likes x64, traditional people, and x64 is not for
everyone. Also note: that x64 sometimes requires specific hardware that has
64bit drivers like graphics cards, sound cards, and the like.
"Younes" wrote:

> thanks a lot, so baisicly i should go buy a vista ultima disk<not an upgrade>
> slide it in and i'll be 64? anywaythanks alot
>
> ps. 4 those who say i don't need a 64bit---> i justwould like to have the
> power even though i don't use it <its good to know it exists>
>
> pps. can someone guide me through the steps like-->exactly don' want to find
> out my system doesn't support it
>
> "Sasha" wrote:
>
> > I am a x64 vista ultimate user. I would say, that if you are prepared that
> > some of your old programs may not work like "Silent Hunter 3" for me. And
> > that you are going to use your system more enthusastically than most users
> > use their's then go for it.
> >
> > That saying about 1GB, don't believe it. I had 512 MB and it was equal in
> > performance to my XP Home system which I clean installed Vista x64 over. Oh,
> > that reminds me. You can't upgrade to x64 you have to clean install it.
> > Sucks, but it helps the stability. Back on topic, I currently have 2GB of RAM
> > and a 4GB jumpdrive using all its storage space for ReadyBoost. It runs like
> > a charm.
> >
> > I will say this, currently not all antivirus manufactures have a nice and
> > reliable antivirus that will run great with Vista. AVast is what I use, its
> > free.
> >
> > Also note, most people will say that the average person doesn't need all the
> > power of x64. Yes they are right. However, I was an above average technical
> > enthusiast and I decided to use x64 to take advantage of my systems power
> > (high end system, you get the point). Well, when I did that switch, I just
> > started experimenting with everything. I am a heavy graphics gamer, software
> > developer, run some distributed computing projects, and system administrator
> > now.
> >
> > This is what you need to ask yourself if you are an average computer user.
> > Do I need the power to perform memory intensive apps, do I need the full
> > power of my 64 processor (dual core or not), do I want have stability over
> > some compatibility, and do I need the overall power x64 has? My answer was I
> > wanted the power no matter what and haven't regretted it yet, but you may
> > have different needs. Just consider how you use your system and answer those
> > above questions.
> >
> > That last paragraph, should answer your question.
> >
> >
> > "Younes" wrote:
> >
> > > sony vaio, VGN-FE48G/H, vista home premium
> > >
> > > Processor: intel® Core™2 CPU T7200 @2.00GHZ
> > > memory (RAM): 1022MB
> > > 32-bit Operating system
> > > now i ran a TuneUp Utilities 2007 scan and it stated :
> > > " your computer has a 64bit processer, but your current windows version only
> > > uses 32 of the available 64bits. you should consider upgrading to a 64bit
> > > version of your operating system to benefit from iproved security and better
> > > system performance"
> > >
> > > what should i do? please help.

I just like to play around with settings and all the like.

Sorry for the typo.

"Rock" wrote:

> "Sasha" <Sasha@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
> >I am a x64 vista ultimate user. I would say, that if you are prepared that
> > some of your old programs may not work like "Silent Hunter 3" for me. And
> > that you are going to use your system more enthusastically than most users
> > use their's then go for it.
>
> Wondering how one uses a system more enthusiastically? All kinds of images
> come to mind. :-)
>
> <snip>
>
> --
> Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]
>
>