re: 32 Bit Xp/64 bit Vista Dual Boot
Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 4:17 pm
Windows Vista Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Nacho
(1 messages posted)
The critical difference between 32-bit and 64-bit is that Microsoft REQUIRES signed
drivers for 64-bit. If a driver isn't digitally signed, you cannot install it.
On top of that, 32-bit signed drivers DO NOT WORK. Make @#%! sure that your manufacturers
have 64-bit Vista Drivers ready before making the leap, that includes your PC Manufacturer
and all of the manufacturers of your component parts (sound, video, motherboard FSB/Rear
Bus, accessories such as wifi, tv tuner, etc.)
If you are unsure, stick with 32-bit for now and find out more. You can always upgrade
later. Also, RAM would be an ideal upgrade right now if you're changing to 64-bit
and have less than 2GB of memory. (If your mobo is less than 2 GB capable, stay
with 32-bit. Not worth the time since less than 2GB of memory will perform WORSE
than with 32-bit. Remember the leap from Win 95-98? Memory was scarce then too.)
On Thursday, March 1, 2007 at 2:14 am, David wrote:
>Speaking of 32bit vs 64bit. I have a 64 bit laptop from Dell using the AMD proc.
>Is the 64bit OS worth having. Will I be able to see that much difference and also,
>will most programs still work just fine that i am using on my 32bit system?? Please
>advise on this.
>
>David
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