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| 553377 | 2007-05-27 22:27:00 | So if I install a 64-bit version of Vista, will my current 32-bit apps run? They should work fine provided they're Vista compatible. There may be the odd one or 2 that don't work properly under Vista 32 or 64 bit, but there is bound to be a newer version of the app that does. |
autechre (266) | ||
| 553378 | 2007-05-28 03:26:00 | So if I install a 64-bit version of Vista, will my current 32-bit apps run? Some of them should. No 16bit ones at all. Some 32bit may have problems. Good isn't it? |
pctek (84) | ||
| 553379 | 2007-05-28 10:32:00 | I don't know if that's sarcasm from PCtek but Vista 64 has been pretty good so far with 32bit applications. | supersi (8401) | ||
| 553380 | 2007-05-28 23:39:00 | The only way to run vista is dual or triple booting with another OS, preferably Linux.:badpc: | wratterus (105) | ||
| 553381 | 2007-05-29 00:02:00 | The only way to run vista is dual or triple booting with another OS, preferably Linux.It is early days, but so far Vista has been pretty good for me. Where is the advantage in multi-booting, unless you want to run some OS-specific apps? | Tony (4941) | ||
| 553382 | 2007-05-29 00:21:00 | I don't know if that's sarcasm from PCtek but Vista 64 has been pretty good so far with 32bit applications. Nah, just vague dithering. From a review: Software compatibility: Most 32-bit software should be running on Vista x64. However, 16-bit programs are not supported, anymore. Note that some 32 apps still use 16-bit installers. Even though the program itself might work under Vista x64, you might not be able to install it. Another problem is that Vista x64 doesn’t support registry and folder virtualization. Some legacy apps need to write in security sensitive areas like C:\Windows or C:\Programs and Files. Vista x86 can present a virtual version of these folders to apps for compatibility reasons. Essentially, this means that some 32-bit apps might not work properly if you run them with standard user rights in Vista x64. There are workarounds, though. I especially liked the bit that says even though it might run, you might not be able to install it. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 553383 | 2007-05-29 00:59:00 | It is early days, but so far Vista has been pretty good for me. Where is the advantage in multi-booting, unless you want to run some OS-specific apps? That is part of it.. running apps that aren't designed for vista. Also gaming is a big thing.. although it will improve. |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 553384 | 2007-05-29 02:25:00 | That is part of it.. running apps that aren't designed for vista. Also gaming is a big thing.. although it will improve.But that doesn't make it the only way to run it... your avatar reveals your prejudice, I think. | Tony (4941) | ||
| 553385 | 2007-05-29 02:31:00 | Yes.. you are right. There is such a thing as a joke though.... but yes :thumbs: i am prejudiced. | wratterus (105) | ||
| 553386 | 2007-05-29 02:33:00 | There is such a thing as a joke though...Absolutely. I should have added a smiley. | Tony (4941) | ||
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