how can i know what to use? 64bit

[Guest]

sony vaio, VGN-FE48G/H, vista home premium

Processor: intel® Core™2 CPU T7200 @2.00GHZ
memory (RAM): 1022MB
32-bit Operating system
now i ran a TuneUp Utilities 2007 scan and it stated :
" your computer has a 64bit processer, but your current windows version only
uses 32 of the available 64bits. you should consider upgrading to a 64bit
version of your operating system to benefit from iproved security and better
system performance"

what should i do? please help.

 

[Dustin Harper]

With only 1 GB of RAM and no problems with the 32 Bit version (no 64 Bit
apps), I'd stick with the 32 Bit version of Vista for now. You won't gain
anything by jumping to the 64 Bit version. It doesn't offer any speed
improvements (yet), but supports more than 4 GB of RAM. If your software is
32 Bit, don't change your OS.

 

[Rock]

sony vaio, VGN-FE48G/H, vista home premium

Processor: intel® Core™2 CPU T7200 @2.00GHZ
memory (RAM): 1022MB
32-bit Operating system
now i ran a TuneUp Utilities 2007 scan and it stated :
" your computer has a 64bit processer, but your current windows version
only
uses 32 of the available 64bits. you should consider upgrading to a 64bit
version of your operating system to benefit from iproved security and
better
system performance"

what should i do? please help.

Nothing. 32bit Vista runs fine on a 64bit processor. Unless you have a
specific need, and it doesn't seem so since you are asking, don't go to
Vista x64. There are fewer drivers available for one thing.

 

[Guest]

I am a x64 vista ultimate user. I would say, that if you are prepared that
some of your old programs may not work like "Silent Hunter 3" for me. And
that you are going to use your system more enthusastically than most users
use their's then go for it.

That saying about 1GB, don't believe it. I had 512 MB and it was equal in
performance to my XP Home system which I clean installed Vista x64 over. Oh,
that reminds me. You can't upgrade to x64 you have to clean install it.
Sucks, but it helps the stability. Back on topic, I currently have 2GB of RAM
and a 4GB jumpdrive using all its storage space for ReadyBoost. It runs like
a charm.

I will say this, currently not all antivirus manufactures have a nice and
reliable antivirus that will run great with Vista. AVast is what I use, its
free.

Also note, most people will say that the average person doesn't need all the
power of x64. Yes they are right. However, I was an above average technical
enthusiast and I decided to use x64 to take advantage of my systems power
(high end system, you get the point). Well, when I did that switch, I just
started experimenting with everything. I am a heavy graphics gamer, software
developer, run some distributed computing projects, and system administrator
now.

This is what you need to ask yourself if you are an average computer user.
Do I need the power to perform memory intensive apps, do I need the full
power of my 64 processor (dual core or not), do I want have stability over
some compatibility, and do I need the overall power x64 has? My answer was I
wanted the power no matter what and haven't regretted it yet, but you may
have different needs. Just consider how you use your system and answer those
above questions.

That last paragraph, should answer your question.

 

[Rock]

I am a x64 vista ultimate user. I would say, that if you are prepared that
some of your old programs may not work like "Silent Hunter 3" for me. And
that you are going to use your system more enthusastically than most users
use their's then go for it.

Wondering how one uses a system more enthusiastically? All kinds of images
come to mind.

<snip>

 

[Guest]

thanks a lot, so baisicly i should go buy a vista ultima disk<not an upgrade>
slide it in and i'll be 64? anywaythanks alot

ps. 4 those who say i don't need a 64bit---> i justwould like to have the
power even though i don't use it <its good to know it exists>

pps. can someone guide me through the steps like-->exactly don' want to find
out my system doesn't support it

 

[Mike Hall MVP]

It will not give you more power necessarily, and will not increase your
typing wpm rate.. if you have any sense, you will stay with what you have..

thanks a lot, so baisicly i should go buy a vista ultima disk<not an
upgrade>
slide it in and i'll be 64? anywaythanks alot

ps. 4 those who say i don't need a 64bit---> i justwould like to have the
power even though i don't use it <its good to know it exists>

pps. can someone guide me through the steps like-->exactly don' want to
find
out my system doesn't support it

--


Mike Hall
MS MVP Windows Shell/User
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/

 

[Guest]

If you run files that require high performance from some application it will
help. Especially if the program is made for 64bit.

Games that are highly graphics intensive games like FarCry or high
performance apps like Seti@home then it will more than help.

 

[Guest]

Go to intel's website and see if it says your processor supports EM64Tor
Intel 64Ñ„, then more than likely it will, which it does,
http://www.intel.com/products/processor_number/chart/core2duo.htm its the 3
from the bottom

Then you need to find out about your graphics card, sound card, and printer,
etc. drivers are in 64 bit. I will warn you this, back when XP x64 was the
only windows 64 bit OS around you had a hard time finding drivers. It is
somewhat better today. but 64 bit OS's doesn't work with 32bit drivers even
though it can run 32bit programs inside x64 environment.

Here is an example of what you are looking for:
http://ati.amd.com/support/driver.html
--> click Vista 64bit
-->Radeon
-->x1950
That shows the 64bit drivers for the ATI Radeon x1950 if you have that.

To find your system information, go to Start, All Programs, Accessories,
System Tools, System Information.

Note: That note everyone likes x64, traditional people, and x64 is not for
everyone. Also note: that x64 sometimes requires specific hardware that has
64bit drivers like graphics cards, sound cards, and the like.

 

[Guest]

I just like to play around with settings and all the like.

Sorry for the typo.

 

[Rock]

I just like to play around with settings and all the like.

Sorry for the typo.

No need to apologize. I just had this image of someone jumping up and down
being enthusiastic. Made me chuckle.

 

[Guest]

ok did the instalation--> now my nvidia geforce options has vaneshed the
disply is 32bit screen & i know noone can help me

 

[Mike Hall MVP]

Darling, I want you to do as I ask so that you have easy access to a folder
on your desktop called ML.. when I send you stuff to help your computer run
better, this is the folder where you should put them..

What I will do is occasionally send you something to put in the new folder,
for processing at some time in the future.. I will not get you to do too
many things one after the other.. the items will just sit there until I ask
you to do something with them, ok? ILD DL..

sony vaio, VGN-FE48G/H, vista home premium

Processor: intel® Core™2 CPU T7200 @2.00GHZ
memory (RAM): 1022MB
32-bit Operating system
now i ran a TuneUp Utilities 2007 scan and it stated :
" your computer has a 64bit processer, but your current windows version
only
uses 32 of the available 64bits. you should consider upgrading to a 64bit
version of your operating system to benefit from iproved security and
better
system performance"

what should i do? please help.

--


Mike Hall
MS MVP Windows Shell/User
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/

 

[Mike Hall MVP]

Please excuse my last message.. it redirected to the wrong place.. I must be
getting tired..

sony vaio, VGN-FE48G/H, vista home premium

Processor: intel® Core™2 CPU T7200 @2.00GHZ
memory (RAM): 1022MB
32-bit Operating system
now i ran a TuneUp Utilities 2007 scan and it stated :
" your computer has a 64bit processer, but your current windows version
only
uses 32 of the available 64bits. you should consider upgrading to a 64bit
version of your operating system to benefit from iproved security and
better
system performance"

what should i do? please help.

--


Mike Hall
MS MVP Windows Shell/User
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/

 

[Guest]

what should i do now my base score is 1.0, i did a clean install and this is
what happened

 

[Mike Hall MVP]

Younes

If you have clean installed 64bit Vista, you now have to install the latest
64bit drivers for your hardware..

what should i do now my base score is 1.0, i did a clean install and this
is
what happened

--


Mike Hall
MS MVP Windows Shell/User
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/

 

[Guest]

thanks 4 the fast reply i already payed enogh for the new vista ultimate cd..
so i only need to update the drivers, is free

;p

 

[Guest]

oh yes is there a spesific place that i can doo that i need a Lan, bluetooth,
but most importantly the memory stick due, i am already downloading the
nvidia fom http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x64_158.24.html 64 bit
like posted in the topic: New nForce Drivers
i hope i'm doin the right thing, for the dvd i'm going for the webs site
http://www.css.ap.sony.com/vaio/website/General/Model.aspx?Model=VGN-FE48G
please give your recomendations as i will be in your debt

 

[Tom Lake]

ok did the instalation--> now my nvidia geforce options has vaneshed the
disply is 32bit screen & i know noone can help me

Even when you're running a 64-bit OS, your color depth may be 32-bit.
That doesn't mean the display driver is running in 32-bit mode.

Tom Lake

 

[Guest]

oh yes is there a spesific place that i can doo that i need a Lan, bluetooth,
but most importantly the memory stick due, i am already downloading the
nvidia fom http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x64_158.24.html 64 bit
like posted in the topic: New nForce Drivers
i hope i'm doin the right thing, for the dvd i'm going for the webs site
http://www.css.ap.sony.com/vaio/website/General/Model.aspx?Model=VGN-FE48G
please give your recomendations as i will be in your debt

thanks again