32bits 64bits windows vista
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It will all depend on the CPU you are using. I'm not sure about vista, but with xp you can use the 32 bit version only on a 32 bit CPU whereas you can use either the 32 bit or 64 bit version with a 64 bit CPU.
I currently use xp 32 bit with my 64 bit CPU as it works perfectly well. I don't use the xp 64 bit version as there is no driver support for most of my hardware.
The above holds true for AMD processors but I'm not sure if it does for intel's.
I currently use xp 32 bit with my 64 bit CPU as it works perfectly well. I don't use the xp 64 bit version as there is no driver support for most of my hardware.
The above holds true for AMD processors but I'm not sure if it does for intel's.
Please re-read my previous post. I am no expert on vista!!
Vista 32 bit and vista 64 bit (if there are different ones) will probably both work fine on your system. The problem I had with xp 64 bit was the lack of drivers, it ran much faster than xp 32 bit but a majority of my hardware was not supported by it.
My advise is to sort out a list of your hardware then check for the availability of drivers.
As an example, there is no driver support for my Internet connection for either xp 64 bit or vista so both are useless to me.
Vista 32 bit and vista 64 bit (if there are different ones) will probably both work fine on your system. The problem I had with xp 64 bit was the lack of drivers, it ran much faster than xp 32 bit but a majority of my hardware was not supported by it.
My advise is to sort out a list of your hardware then check for the availability of drivers.
As an example, there is no driver support for my Internet connection for either xp 64 bit or vista so both are useless to me.
N3051M
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ok, so you've met the requirements for the Vista 64 bit edition. The next step is contacting microsoft (either by phone, or using the anytime upgrade - if its there) and asking them to send you the 64bit version of the vista edition you're running, for a small shipping and handling fee.
It is true that the version of windows you get from the shop is only 32bit. I think Ultimate is the only vista edition that includes both versions on the one disc. The other vista editions for 64bit are usualy by-request only..
edit: oh yeh, don't forget to check drivers.
It is true that the version of windows you get from the shop is only 32bit. I think Ultimate is the only vista edition that includes both versions on the one disc. The other vista editions for 64bit are usualy by-request only..
edit: oh yeh, don't forget to check drivers.
Mictlantecuhtli
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Whether it's 32 or 64 should be labeled on the disc.
If it's not, you can try running setup.exe from a 32-bit Windows installation. If it launches, it's 32. If not, it's 64.
N3051M is correct in that Ultimate is the only one that contains both versions, but that's only in retail. OEM contains only the one you ordered, you need to get the other one from Microsoft for a fee (no idea why they do that).
If it's not, you can try running setup.exe from a 32-bit Windows installation. If it launches, it's 32. If not, it's 64.
N3051M is correct in that Ultimate is the only one that contains both versions, but that's only in retail. OEM contains only the one you ordered, you need to get the other one from Microsoft for a fee (no idea why they do that).
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