(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 11:53 am
Post subject: Should I run Vista 64-bit Archived from groups: microsoft>public>windows>vista>general (more info?)
I have a notebook with Intel T7500 processor, using Office 2007 should I run
Vist 64-bit? Why not Vista 32-bit?
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KC
(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 12:00 pm
Post subject: Re: Should I run Vista 64-bit [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
On Sat, 4 Oct 2008 11:53:02 -0700, KCav
<KCav.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> I have a notebook with Intel T7500 processor, using Office 2007 should I run
> Vist 64-bit?
Probably not.
> Why not Vista 32-bit?
That's probably fine for you.
The 64-bit version is basically faster, and can also use more RAM than
the 32-bit version.
Those are the theoretical pros. *However* the improved speed of the
64-bit version is only present if you run 64-bit application software
and/or if you need more RAM than the 3-3.5GB that the 32-bit version
can use.
There is very little 64-bit software available yet, and whatever there
is would cost you extra money for newer versions. And very few people
can make effective use of the extra RAM the 64-bit version can use.
Also bear in mind that there may not be 64-bit drivers available for
whatever peripheral hardware (printers, scanners, etc.) you want to
use with it.
So in practice, there is little or no advantage to running the 64-bit
version now.
But its potential advantages will be realized as future applications
are developed. If it were me, I would choose the 64-bit version so I
could realize the potential advantages in the future, *if* its extra
cost was not significant, and *if* it worked with my peripheral
hardware.
One more 64-bit disadvantage I should mention. It's not common, but an
occasional32-bit program (in particular, a utility) will not run under
64-bit Vista and will have to be replaced.
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Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 1:12 pm
Post subject: Re: Should I run Vista 64-bit [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
If you plan to install more than 3 GB of RAM you will need 64 bit Vista to
use it. If you already have 32 bit installed and don't need the RAM then
stick with 32 bit. On a new system I'd go with 64 bit just so you can
increase the RAM later. You can't upgrade 32 to 64 so if you add more RAM
you would have to backup your data, clean install 64 bit, install your
programs, restore your data. It's easier to start with 64 bit if you think
it may be needed in the future. That said, not all hardware and software is
compatible with 64 bit. Before you install 64 bit make very sure that any
hardware or software you can't live without is 64 bit compatible.
"KCav" <KCav DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have a notebook with Intel T7500 processor, using Office 2007 should I
>run
> Vist 64-bit? Why not Vista 32-bit?
> --
> KC
(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:03 pm
Post subject: Re: Should I run Vista 64-bit [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
stick to 32 bit if that’s what you already have installed
"KCav" <KCav.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I have a notebook with Intel T7500 processor, using Office 2007 should I
> run
> Vist 64-bit? Why not Vista 32-bit?
> --
> KC
(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 11:21 pm
Post subject: Re: Should I run Vista 64-bit [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
you should have said this first:
not all hardware and software is
> compatible with 64 bit. Before you install 64 bit make very sure that any
> hardware or software you can't live without is 64 bit compatible.
not second...
going to 64 bit may be a pain in the arse... (or you can call it a pain in
the frank)
"Kerry Brown" <kerry RemoveThis @kdbNOSPAMsys-tems.c*a*m> wrote in message
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> If you plan to install more than 3 GB of RAM you will need 64 bit Vista to
> use it. If you already have 32 bit installed and don't need the RAM then
> stick with 32 bit. On a new system I'd go with 64 bit just so you can
> increase the RAM later. You can't upgrade 32 to 64 so if you add more RAM
> you would have to backup your data, clean install 64 bit, install your
> programs, restore your data. It's easier to start with 64 bit if you think
> it may be needed in the future. That said, not all hardware and software
> is compatible with 64 bit. Before you install 64 bit make very sure that
> any hardware or software you can't live without is 64 bit compatible.
>
> --
> Kerry Brown
> MS-MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Systems Administration
> http://www.vistahelp.ca/phpBB2/ > http://vistahelpca.blogspot.com/ >
>
> "KCav" <KCav RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E1EA7E53-F841-49B8-8DC0-711910D926CA@microsoft.com...
>>I have a notebook with Intel T7500 processor, using Office 2007 should I
>>run
>> Vist 64-bit? Why not Vista 32-bit?
>> --
>> KC
>
(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 12:12 pm
Post subject: Re: Should I run Vista 64-bit [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
On Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:00:34 -0700, "Ken Blake, MVP"
<kblake.RemoveThis@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote:
>But its potential advantages will be realized as future applications
>are developed. If it were me, I would choose the 64-bit version so I
>could realize the potential advantages in the future, *if* its extra
>cost was not significant, and *if* it worked with my peripheral
>hardware.
It shouldn't cost anything extra at all. I bought Vista Business and requested
the x64 DVD from MS with the information contained in the pack. I believe they
sent it for free.
(Msg. 7) Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 12:12 pm
Post subject: Re: Should I run Vista 64-bit [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
On Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:12:33 GMT, Memnoch
<memnoch.DeleteThis@nospampleaseimbritish.ntlworld.com> wrote:
> On Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:00:34 -0700, "Ken Blake, MVP"
> <kblake.DeleteThis@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote:
>
> >But its potential advantages will be realized as future applications
> >are developed. If it were me, I would choose the 64-bit version so I
> >could realize the potential advantages in the future, *if* its extra
> >cost was not significant, and *if* it worked with my peripheral
> >hardware.
>
> It shouldn't cost anything extra at all.
That is not necessarily the case. It depends on what kind of version
you have. For example, if it's OEM, the experience you had wouldn't be
applicable in this case.
> I bought Vista Business and requested
> the x64 DVD from MS with the information contained in the pack. I believe they
> sent it for free.
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Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 5:08 pm
Post subject: Re: Should I run Vista 64-bit [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
"KCav" <KCav.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have a notebook with Intel T7500 processor, using Office 2007 should I
>run
> Vist 64-bit? Why not Vista 32-bit?
> --
> KC
32-bit works with up to 4GB of RAM in your notebook. You would need more RAM
than that to make use of a 64-bit OS.
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