32 or 64 bit?
29 March 2007, 09:44 AM
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32 or 64 bit?
How can I tell if my PC will run Vista 64 bit?
I've looked at the system info, but it just says what the OS is.
It's a Pentium 4 3GHz with Hyper threading or whatever (not DUO)
Also with Vista, if my wireless modem is set up ok, shouldn't my wireless enabled laptop detect it? Is there a decent idiot's guide somewhere?
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I've looked at the system info, but it just says what the OS is.
It's a Pentium 4 3GHz with Hyper threading or whatever (not DUO)
Also with Vista, if my wireless modem is set up ok, shouldn't my wireless enabled laptop detect it? Is there a decent idiot's guide somewhere?
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29 March 2007, 10:09 AM
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If it's a p4 then it's 32bit. As far as the modem is concerned, it all depends on whether you have vista drivers for your wireless hardware. If you have, then yes it should pick it up.
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29 March 2007, 12:42 PM
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go to the microsoft website and download the program that checks if your system is compatible with Vista.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
29 March 2007, 12:43 PM
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29 March 2007, 12:48 PM
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Exploiting hardware is a bit of theme of Vista, you can plug in USB memory and use it to improve performance, and the operating system supports the new hybrid hard disks which contain flash memory to avoid spinning the disk up for a lot of operations. With 64-bit chips becoming more common, there isn’t a separate 64-bit product with Vista – all its editions (or SKUs – stock keeping units – as we tend to call them) are licensed for either 64 or 32-bit processors. If you have a 64-bit chip but can only get 32-bit drivers for some of your hardware you can start on 32-bit and switch to 64-bit later without needing a new license. XP had a separate 64-bit version – and a 32-bit Pro version, Pro version, a Home Version, a tablet version and a media centre version. Vista still has five SKUs - two home, two business versions and has an Ultimate edition which contains all the features of both, but it allows for things like a tablet PC which is used at home with media functions.
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Exploiting hardware is a bit of theme of Vista, you can plug in USB memory and use it to improve performance, and the operating system supports the new hybrid hard disks which contain flash memory to avoid spinning the disk up for a lot of operations. With 64-bit chips becoming more common, there isn’t a separate 64-bit product with Vista – all its editions (or SKUs – stock keeping units – as we tend to call them) are licensed for either 64 or 32-bit processors. If you have a 64-bit chip but can only get 32-bit drivers for some of your hardware you can start on 32-bit and switch to 64-bit later without needing a new license. XP had a separate 64-bit version – and a 32-bit Pro version, Pro version, a Home Version, a tablet version and a media centre version. Vista still has five SKUs - two home, two business versions and has an Ultimate edition which contains all the features of both, but it allows for things like a tablet PC which is used at home with media functions.
29 March 2007, 12:50 PM
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The 64 bit version not only has different code (for a start it's compiled for 64bit processors instead of 32bit ones), but it allows for larger ram installs, and also the internal security systems are a lot more secure / thorough.
The 64 bit version will not install on a 32bit machine, however you can install the 32bit version on a 64bit machine.
The 64 bit version will not install on a 32bit machine, however you can install the 32bit version on a 64bit machine.
29 March 2007, 12:52 PM
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I have a dual core laptop, AMD mobile Turion 64, so will that run Vista 64 bit, its 32 at the moment and would I notice a blind bit off difference, its got a gig of ram at the moment, will order some more soon but I think it will only go to 2gb anyway.
29 March 2007, 12:52 PM
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All that says is that you can use the same license key for both the 32bit and 64bit versions. Which is true. It doesn;t mean that the same software is installed on the machine.
As I already said, internally the 32bit and 64bit versions are different. Especially where access to the kernel etc is concerned.
From the same website...
As I already said, internally the 32bit and 64bit versions are different. Especially where access to the kernel etc is concerned.
From the same website...
Q. What's the situation with anti-virus software? We understand that the system kernel has been locked from access, so that anti-virus software writers can't access it to protect the system.
A. First of all the changes only affect the 64-bit version, not the 32-bit. Even then it doesn’t affect all AV software...
A. First of all the changes only affect the 64-bit version, not the 32-bit. Even then it doesn’t affect all AV software...
29 March 2007, 12:56 PM
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It's unlikely you'll notice any difference between 32 and 64bit unless you use it for processor intensive stuff (like 3d rendering, video editing etc). 32bit will run fine...
29 March 2007, 01:51 PM
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29 March 2007, 01:59 PM
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All that says is that you can use the same license key for both the 32bit and 64bit versions. Which is true. It doesn;t mean that the same software is installed on the machine.
As I already said, internally the 32bit and 64bit versions are different. Especially where access to the kernel etc is concerned.
From the same website...
As I already said, internally the 32bit and 64bit versions are different. Especially where access to the kernel etc is concerned.
From the same website...
Anyway, I'm, pretty sure I'm 32 bit, which suits fine!
29 March 2007, 03:17 PM
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