Vista 32bit VS 64bit

I have bought a new HP computer with windows vista 64bit. Now I found out
that my older euipment and programs don't work on it. I am considering to
exchange it for a vista 32bit system.

What are your thoughts between 32bit and 64bit (apart from the point that
some people think Vista does not work at all...)?
Should I return this computer?

Grt,
M

Hello Marnix,

The articles in this post can help explain the differences betwenn
32-bit and 64-bit.

http://www.vistax64.com/vista-news/9...-just-ram.html

In your case, unless you wanted to upgrade your older equipment and
programs, you might contact HP to see if you can get the 32-bit version
of Vista for a reduced price through them. This way you will have both
versions if you want to use either one on your computer in the future.
Otherwise, an exchange would do the trick.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

marnix_moed;919280 Wrote:
> I have bought a new HP computer with windows vista 64bit. Now I found
> out
> that my older euipment and programs don't work on it. I am considering
> to
> exchange it for a vista 32bit system.
>
> What are your thoughts between 32bit and 64bit (apart from the point
> that
> some people think Vista does not work at all...)?
> Should I return this computer?
>
> Grt,
> M


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heya,
im currently upgrading to vista x64 mainly for the reason that i have
4gb of ram, and 32bit only supports 3gb, therefore in my case my
computer would be signifcantly faster if i were to upgrade. Likewise if
your machine has more than 3gb of ram it would be a small bit slower
Have you had a vista machine before? and if so did those programs work
on it?
I definitely had problems when i moved up from xp that a lot of my
programs didnt work. A general quick fix way for old programs is to run
the compatibility wizard, simply go to the start menu, click "Help and
Support" and then in the search box at the top type in "compatibility
wizard" and click "Start compatibility wizard" Its a simple easy to use
process that dug me out of a lot of holes


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after much thought
...and an emergency i just bought it, pretty sweet

Hi,

If your older hardware and applications don't run under 64-bit, then by all
means switch to 32. It simply makes sense. Older hardware simply may not
have signed 64-bit drivers available, and if they aren't by now they likely
never will be. As to applications, you could try compatibility mode, but
that will not alleviate the hardware issue. In either case, the applications
will not be able to make use of any extra memory capacity that the 64-bit
version can offer, so there's no reason I can think of not to make the
switch.

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My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

"marnix_moed" <> wrote in message
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>I have bought a new HP computer with windows vista 64bit. Now I found out
> that my older euipment and programs don't work on it. I am considering to
> exchange it for a vista 32bit system.
>
> What are your thoughts between 32bit and 64bit (apart from the point that
> some people think Vista does not work at all...)?
> Should I return this computer?
>
> Grt,
> M

Contact HP or the vendor who sold you the computer and ask if you have
"downgrade rights". If you have Vista Business or Ultimate you have
downgrade rights to XP, but you should at least have downgrade rights to
Vista 32-bit. Some of the vendors like Wal-Mat have a no questions asked
return policy. If you are still within the time period that might be less
trouble than downgrading the computer to a system that works for you.

Microsoft is pushing manufacturers to pre-install Vista 64-bit because it is
"better". You may have trouble finding an equivalent computer with 32-bit
preinstalled. If you like the computer I would recommend asking about
downgrade rights first. You might not be able to find an acceptable one
with 32-bit.

Earle

"marnix_moed" <> wrote in message
news:C326113F-77C6-4870-80E4-...
>I have bought a new HP computer with windows vista 64bit. Now I found out
> that my older euipment and programs don't work on it. I am considering to
> exchange it for a vista 32bit system.
>
> What are your thoughts between 32bit and 64bit (apart from the point that
> some people think Vista does not work at all...)?
> Should I return this computer?
>
> Grt,
> M

OK. Just joined and have been looking for an hour on how to post a
question
Can I not do that?


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"High Vistas" <> wrote in message
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> OK. Just joined and have been looking for an hour on how to post a
> question
> Can I not do that?
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> High Vistas

It's the crappy web forum that is the problem. Drop it and subscribe
directly to the newsgroups the forum is slurping from. Click on:

news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof....vista.general

or follow instructions at http://rickrogers.org/setupoe.htm

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

"High Vistas" <> wrote in message
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> OK. Just joined and have been looking for an hour on how to post a
> question
> Can I not do that?
>
>
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> High Vistas

Yes, where do I start a thread? I did not see any 'button or area' t
start a new thread. I have a question about my exported emails.
created a 'download' new file on my desk top and exported emails to the
and I want to transfer the files to a CD and it states on transfer:
"copy file without properties - the file has properties that cannot b
copied to new location. Soooo there's something I'm doing wrong (firs
time hahaa). I think I need to export directly to final CD but I hav
about 8 files with many emails I'd like to store on final disk

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"High Vistas" <> wrote in message
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> Yes, where do I start a thread? I did not see any 'button or area' to
> start a new thread.

What newsreader or software are you using to read and reply to these posts?

With Outlook Express or Windows Mail you would merely hit the new post
button or select new message from one of the drop down menus.