64bit Edition Questions

[Chevron Boyde]

Hi All

I am currently running Vista 32bt Ultimate Edition and thinking about
upgrading to the 64bit edition as I need the additional RAM and some other
issues.

How will all my 32bit Apps & Games run on 64bit? Will there be any issues?

Thanks,

Chev

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

There are always issues. You need to check with the mgfs of your software
and devices to see if they are Vista x64 compatible or if new compatible
versions (and drivers) are available.

You cannot perform an upgrade in place when going from x86 to x64. You must
perform a migration. If you purchased a retail copy of Ultimate then there
is no problem in using the x64 dvd to perform a reinstallation of Ultimate
but you will have to save your files and settings for restoration later and
reinstall your apps (a process called "migration").