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    Vista 64-bit version

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by nscherneck, Aug 28, 2008.

  1. nscherneck

    nscherneck Newbie

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    I just picked up a Sager laptop with Vista Ultimate 64-bit and 4gb of ram. I bought this power machine for running AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite and am finding out that i need to install a different version of AutoCAD than i normally do and that the Adobe Creative Suite is only "certified for 32-bit version". Am i going to have trouble with compatibility with other software on 64-bit?

    Also, i was thinking of partitioning my 100gb system harddrive and installing the 32-bit version of Vista Ultimate. Is this a good idea?
     
    nscherneck, Aug 28, 2008
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    For some reason, AutoCAD configured their installer to only work on a 32-bit system; even though it can run on a 64-bit operating system. Working around this inconvenience would mean getting your hands a little dirty.

    http://discussion.autodesk.com/thread.jspa?threadID=562426

    EDIT: Also, wrt the Adobe software, I should add that most people should check that their software is compatible with a 64-bit OS before installing it.
     
    Bog, Aug 28, 2008
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  3. nscherneck

    nscherneck Newbie

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    Thanks Bog.

    I just noticed on the Autodesk website a link to download a trial version of the 64-bit version. Does this version still require going through the "work around"?
     
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  4. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    Since it's a 64-bit trial, I see no reason why it should require the work around.
     
    Harper2.0, Aug 28, 2008
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    crash NBR Assassin

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    Most programs you should have no trouble using in 64-bit Vista even though it's a 32-bit program. The occasional program might give you trouble (like AutoCAD and Inventor).

    Unless you run in to a program that absolutely does not run in a 64-bit environment, I see no reason for doing this.
     
    crash, Aug 28, 2008
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