Will Vista 64 bit edition Support older Files and programs

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I'm about to download and install windows vista but can't decide which
version I should download. I have a AMD 64 mobile Athlon. If I were to
download the 64 bit edition would it support all my older files, programs and
applications? If I want my older applications to work should I download the
32 bit edition? Is there a very noticable speed and performance upgrade
between the two editions? Thanks for you're help and time.

Ryan

 

[Andre Da Costa [Extended64]]

There is no guarantee all your applications will work under either, its
trial and error right now since its beta. If your applications 32 bit or
64-bit native, they should work just fine. If some of those applications are
32-bit utilize 16 bit installers or uninstallers, they will not work. You
hardware devices also need to be fully 64-bit native to work with Vista x64
and possibly be Signed and Verified drivers.
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