x64 -> 32bit

[JBrunelle]

I only use 3 or 4 64 bit progs, and so having so many driver issues is
simply not worth putting up with 64 bit windows. I would like to
"downgrade" back to a 32 bit OS. Is the registry based in 64 bits on
x64? I would like to just restore a saved registry file once I get my
32bit os back up, so my prog settings and preferences are intact. I
can clean the reg afterwards, and get rid of the broken links/etc that
pointed to my 64 bit progs. Just looking for some advice. Thanks

 

[mikeyhsd]

do believe it will require a complete fresh install of 32 bit os



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I only use 3 or 4 64 bit progs, and so having so many driver issues is
simply not worth putting up with 64 bit windows. I would like to
"downgrade" back to a 32 bit OS. Is the registry based in 64 bits on
x64? I would like to just restore a saved registry file once I get my
32bit os back up, so my prog settings and preferences are intact. I
can clean the reg afterwards, and get rid of the broken links/etc that
pointed to my 64 bit progs. Just looking for some advice. Thanks

 

[JBrunelle]

do believe it will require a complete fresh install of 32 bit os

(e-mail address removed)

I only use 3 or 4 64 bit progs, and so having so many driver issues is
simply not worth putting up with 64 bit windows. I would like to
"downgrade" back to a 32 bit OS. Is the registry based in 64 bits on
x64? I would like to just restore a saved registry file once I get my
32bit os back up, so my prog settings and preferences are intact. I
can clean the reg afterwards, and get rid of the broken links/etc that
pointed to my 64 bit progs. Just looking for some advice. Thanks

Yea i figured that much was necessary

 

[mikeyhsd]

what kind of driver issues, a lot of driver problems are being resolved due to 64 bit vista.
only one I have is my modem, but have cable so do not need it.

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do believe it will require a complete fresh install of 32 bit os

(e-mail address removed)

I only use 3 or 4 64 bit progs, and so having so many driver issues is
simply not worth putting up with 64 bit windows. I would like to
"downgrade" back to a 32 bit OS. Is the registry based in 64 bits on
x64? I would like to just restore a saved registry file once I get my
32bit os back up, so my prog settings and preferences are intact. I
can clean the reg afterwards, and get rid of the broken links/etc that
pointed to my 64 bit progs. Just looking for some advice. Thanks

Yea i figured that much was necessary

 

[JBrunelle]

what kind of driver issues, a lot of driver problems are being resolved due to 64 bit vista.
only one I have is my modem, but have cable so do not need it.

(e-mail address removed)@sport.rr.com



Yea i figured that much was necessary

Driver issues, well everything was fine, then my ethernet drivers
(nfroce4 ethernet), video drivers (catalyst) were a bit buggy, and my
capture card has been sitting around for about a year, becuase there
is not x64 support.

 

[Hertz_Donut]

Driver issues, well everything was fine, then my ethernet drivers
(nfroce4 ethernet), video drivers (catalyst) were a bit buggy, and my
capture card has been sitting around for about a year, becuase there
is not x64 support.

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Why not dual boot? Windows XP for the video capture card, and Vista 64 bit
for when you want to run your 64 bit programs. It is what I am doing.

Honu

 

[mikeyhsd]

don't know about the Ethernet but maybe a newer card might fix that.
for the catalyst, have you tried ati unless the card is too old for updated drivers.
capture card again, maybe its time for a newer one.
suggest newer but I have not a clue as to how old the ones you have are.

(e-mail address removed)@sport.rr.com

what kind of driver issues, a lot of driver problems are being resolved due to 64 bit vista.
only one I have is my modem, but have cable so do not need it.

(e-mail address removed)@sport.rr.com



Yea i figured that much was necessary

Driver issues, well everything was fine, then my ethernet drivers
(nfroce4 ethernet), video drivers (catalyst) were a bit buggy, and my
capture card has been sitting around for about a year, becuase there
is not x64 support.

 

[JBrunelle]

don't know about the Ethernet but maybe a newer card might fix that.
for the catalyst, have you tried ati unless the card is too old for updated drivers.
capture card again, maybe its time for a newer one.
suggest newer but I have not a clue as to how old the ones you have are.

(e-mail address removed)@sport.rr.com



Driver issues, well everything was fine, then my ethernet drivers
(nfroce4 ethernet), video drivers (catalyst) were a bit buggy, and my
capture card has been sitting around for about a year, becuase there
is not x64 support.

Well my m/b is an asus a8n sli deluxe, with latest nforce4 drivers.
Yes, I have tried ati's catalyst drivers, my card is an 850xt, so its
not too old at all. Capture card is an ati tv wonder, and I dont feel
like dropping another 65 or so on another capture card that actually
works on x64. oh well

 

[JBrunelle]

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Why not dual boot? Windows XP for the video capture card, and Vista 64 bit
for when you want to run your 64 bit programs. It is what I am doing.

Honu

Well that's how I started with x64, then i moved completely onto it. I
thought about, repartitioned, reinstalled xp, and I'm back dual
booting. Works decently