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Vista 32 bit vs. 64 bit?

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antoneagle

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Are there any negative consequences for getting the 64 bit version of Vista vs. the 32 bit? With there be any driver, software, or hardware incompatibilities? Thanks.

-Anton
 
For the most part everything that works on 32 bit works on 64 bit, you just might have to get slightly different drivers. The only real pro is that 64bit supports more memory and (I think) it's a little faster only if you have the hardware for it.
 
You need to used signed drivers. So make sure all your hardware has x64 drivers before you try and upgrade.

I have found x64 to be a bit quicker feeling in doing things and file transfers are faster (between folders and such on the local HDDs).

So far most programs work just fine that I use, but again check with the programs you use before you upgrade. There are some that do not work in x64.
 
The most annoying thing about x64 is the incompatibility with the 16 bit applications, its a pain in the arse when your trying to use a command line exe.
 
ring.of.steel said:
The most annoying thing about x64 is the incompatibility with the 16 bit applications, its a pain in the arse when your trying to use a command line exe.
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That's what VirtualPC or VirtualBox is for with an OS that can handle 16 bit apps. That shit is old man, and I know some people still have a few handy little utilities laying around they simply would rather have an arm cut off before they stop using them, but geez... set up a virtual machine to do that sort of stuff and it be a "pain in the arse" anymore.
 
bbz_Ghost said:
That's what VirtualPC or VirtualBox is for with an OS that can handle 16 bit apps. That shit is old man, and I know some people still have a few handy little utilities laying around they simply would rather have an arm cut off before they stop using them, but geez... set up a virtual machine to do that sort of stuff and it be a "pain in the arse" anymore.
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Yeah i know, but sometimes i need to run apps that need direct connection with the hardware.
 
That's a security risk, as well as offering up the possibility of rendering the entire OS dead in the water, hence that's just one reason why 16 bit stuff is a no-go in a 64 bit OS. Direct access to hardware by anything is a no-no these days, and any NT-based or originally conceived OS will do the same exact thing.

Hence the development of DirectX and the proper use of the HAL for such purposes. There's gotta be a middleman, of sorts, so whatever is going on is being observed, so to speak.
 
bbz_Ghost said:
That's a security risk, as well as offering up the possibility of rendering the entire OS dead in the water, hence that's just one reason why 16 bit stuff is a no-go in a 64 bit OS. Direct access to hardware by anything is a no-no these days, and any NT-based or originally conceived OS will do the same exact thing.

Hence the development of DirectX and the proper use of the HAL for such purposes. There's gotta be a middleman, of sorts, so whatever is going on is being observed, so to speak.
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Il just install an old copy of ms-dos on a small hard drive laying around then. Cheers.
 
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