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    Should I upgrade to 64-bit vista?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Nirvana, Jul 11, 2008.

  1. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    LOL I have the copy on hand since 2 years ago, thinking if I should install it on my new sager. currenty running XP pro. decision! decision!
     
    Nirvana, Jul 11, 2008
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  2. benbeck08

    benbeck08 CCNA/A+ In Progress

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    I would....might as well make use of the 4 gb plus support is getting better
     
    benbeck08, Jul 11, 2008
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  3. SlimShady

    SlimShady ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒ&

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    I recently did it............now I'm finding that some of my games and other software won't load on it. The original Far Cry won't for instance. There might be a work-around that I'm not aware of since I'm not all that computer literate. I'm vacillating between keeping x64 and going back to 32 bit myself.
     
    SlimShady, Jul 11, 2008
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  4. S.SubZero

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    The disc that comes with the Sager 5793, regardless of the OS ordered (or none), assumes Vista x64. That should be a hint.
     
    S.SubZero, Jul 11, 2008
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  5. benbeck08

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    nice that should help the decision haha
     
    benbeck08, Jul 11, 2008
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  6. Wirelessman

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    I would do it if someone would pass me a 64 vista business disc :D
     
    Wirelessman, Jul 11, 2008
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    I have been running Vista 64 for almost a year and I love it. Slim, I don't know why you were having problems with Farcry because I was able to run Hitman 2 which dates back 2002. I have said this before and will say it again: there are some games out already that take advantage of the 64 bit OS. 64 is the future and I haven't had any troubles running programs on my notebook except iTunes and Rhapsody; I believe iTunes supports it now. I would recommend to go for the switch and use the 64.
     
    Zee_Ukrainian, Jul 11, 2008
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  8. Nirvana

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    there are 64 bit games? any example?
     
    Nirvana, Jul 11, 2008
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    Yes sir, Crysis is one of them. It actually runs better on 64 than 32.
     
    Zee_Ukrainian, Jul 11, 2008
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  10. Meetloaf13

    Meetloaf13 fear the MONKEY!!!

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    Vista x64 is my friend...it even tucks me in at night! :p
     
    Meetloaf13, Jul 11, 2008
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  11. INEEDMONEY

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    Go for it man. You have the system to run it. You could always dual boot...
     
    INEEDMONEY, Jul 11, 2008
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  12. Zee_Ukrainian

    Zee_Ukrainian Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh yea, but does it sing songs so that you fall asleep? Because mine does. :eek:
     
    Zee_Ukrainian, Jul 11, 2008
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  13. Nirvana

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    hey guys, before installing it I got a question, how do you turn off all those warning thing in vista?
     
    Nirvana, Jul 12, 2008
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    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    UAC? Run msconfig, Tools tab, and click "Disable UAC". Reboot. :)
     
    KGann, Jul 12, 2008
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  15. Nirvana

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    wow! vista is mad quick! can't believe it only took me 15 mintues to install!! the betas took me 2-3 hours to install back to the day. W00t!!
     
    Nirvana, Jul 12, 2008
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    Awesome, hope you enjoy x64!
     
    KGann, Jul 12, 2008
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  17. arnold-edward

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    Whats the difference between the vista ultimate and vista business (both 64-bit)?
     
    arnold-edward, Jul 13, 2008
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    Thanks. Do 64 bit OS limit programs?
     
    arnold-edward, Jul 13, 2008
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  20. Meetloaf13

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    Hardly. Occasionally you will find a program that has problems with the x64 environment...usually these are programs that cannot run b/c of system-level conflicts the the x64 infrstructure (e.g. Sandboxie, NHC, etc.).

    But by and large I am not lacking nor do I feel cheated out of the ability to run any software.
     
    Meetloaf13, Jul 13, 2008
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  21. boypogi

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    enjoy your vista x64 :D
     
    boypogi, Jul 13, 2008
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