So vista 32 or 64?

KometeKomete Member
edited February 2007 in Science & Tech
Well I guess it's time to get the os. Just wondering since I have a 64bit cpu should I just get the 64bit versian? I'm just worried about compatability etc.

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  • PterocarpousPterocarpous Rosie the Riveter Lives On in CA, USA! New
    edited February 2007
    Komete wrote:
    Well I guess it's time to get the os. Just wondering since I have a 64bit cpu should I just get the 64bit versian? I'm just worried about compatability etc.
    Are all your app's and utilities 64-bit compatible?
  • Sledgehammer70Sledgehammer70 California Icrontian
    edited February 2007
    for the most part, people with the 64bit versions seem to be having the biggest issues due to lack of proper drivers. I was able to snag a free copy of Windows Vista Ultimate 32bit... I can let you know next week how I like it :)
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited February 2007
    I stuck with the 32bit version. There's no 64bit drivers or software that are compelling enough for me to upgrade.

    Now, on my graphics design workstation, I wish I could get 64bit versions of Adobe Creative Suite and Onyx Postershop, because sometimes RIP files for 1440dpi prints that are 96 inches by 42 inches can be over 8gb. And ripping them in ram would be nice.
  • KometeKomete Member
    edited February 2007
    It really should come with both on the same dvd. I guess 32 it is.
  • MissilemanMissileman Orlando, Florida Icrontian
    edited February 2007
    Ultimate Retail comes with both 32 and 64 bit on the DVD.

    All the others you can order the opposite one from Mr. Gates for shipping and handling.
  • KometeKomete Member
    edited February 2007
    Well I guess they did do something right. I have to say I'm much happier with this release than xp. THe prices seem lower than the xp release.
  • PterocarpousPterocarpous Rosie the Riveter Lives On in CA, USA! New
    edited February 2007
    Missileman wrote:
    ...Ultimate Retail comes with both 32 and 64 bit on the DVD....All the others you can order the opposite one from Mr. Gates for shipping and handling...
    That's great Missileman. How does one go about this? What sort of proof does MS require that you own the 32 bit version?
  • csimoncsimon Acadiana Icrontian
    edited February 2007
    I thought all retail versions came 32 or 64 bit?
  • Byrds6Byrds6
    edited February 2007
    Sadly no only Ultimate ships with both the 32 and 64bit versions. The others you can send off for. Have to pay a minum fee and shipping. I have Vista 64 on my system and dont have a problem as for drivers and such. Every device on my system is installed. Granted there are issues but its not because of it being 64bit. Its just bugs or quirks lol. For instance my wireless reports a lower signal strength than in XP. Still connects fine but still I dont want to go across the house and not connect anymore.
  • mtroxmtrox Minnesota
    edited February 2007
    Byrds6 wrote:
    For instance my wireless reports a lower signal strength than in XP. Still connects fine but still I dont want to go across the house and not connect anymore.

    Interesting Byrds. My wireless shows much stronger than another computer running XP showed in the same location with the same external booster antenna. My impression with the new Vista wireless utility has been good. I've also not seen the mysterious temporary dropping of the signal we all used to see with Wireless Zero Configuration in XP.

    After trying four (4) wireless cards with no Vista driver, I Googled and found that a Dlink card I had lying around had a driver built into Vista. No disk, just plug it in and it found it fine. I wonder if that driver for the Dlink card I'm using is more Vista friendly than the driver for your card? Not sure what it all means.
  • MissilemanMissileman Orlando, Florida Icrontian
    edited February 2007
    Pterocarpous wrote:
    That's great Missileman. How does one go about this? What sort of proof does MS require that you own the 32 bit version?

    microsoft literature claims all Vista disks are the same. the only exception is Ultimate because it has both 32 or 64 on it. it is the key which determines the type of install you get. When you request the 64 bit version they ship you a 64 bit disk and then you use your existing key for it. So basically you don't get a new key with the new DVD. You still only have your 1 copy of Vista and can install either version you want.
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