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From: PA Bear [MS MVP] on 10 May 2010 14:42 [Forwarded to microsoft.public.windows.64bit.general newsgroup via crosspost] Tester wrote: > Hello there, > What would be the advantages/disadvantages of running an operating > system XP or Windows 7 on 64 bits, can I still run all my 32 bits > programs? > Thank you
From: James Kosin on 10 May 2010 15:26 On 5/10/2010 2:42 PM, PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote: > [Forwarded to microsoft.public.windows.64bit.general newsgroup via > crosspost] > > Tester wrote: >> Hello there, >> What would be the advantages/disadvantages of running an operating >> system XP or Windows 7 on 64 bits, can I still run all my 32 bits >> programs? >> Thank you > Almost all should work... with only a few exceptions.
From: Bob I on 10 May 2010 15:40 James Kosin wrote: > On 5/10/2010 2:42 PM, PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote: > >>[Forwarded to microsoft.public.windows.64bit.general newsgroup via >>crosspost] >> >>Tester wrote: >> >>>Hello there, >>>What would be the advantages/disadvantages of running an operating >>>system XP or Windows 7 on 64 bits, can I still run all my 32 bits >>>programs? >>>Thank you >> > Almost all should work... with only a few exceptions. Frequently it is the peripheral hardware where the software/drivers are lacking.
From: Paul on 10 May 2010 15:58 James Kosin wrote: > On 5/10/2010 2:42 PM, PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote: >> [Forwarded to microsoft.public.windows.64bit.general newsgroup via >> crosspost] >> >> Tester wrote: >>> Hello there, >>> What would be the advantages/disadvantages of running an operating >>> system XP or Windows 7 on 64 bits, can I still run all my 32 bits >>> programs? >>> Thank you > Almost all should work... with only a few exceptions. For comments on WinXP x64 operating system, read the customer reviews here. By reading this, you may avoid making a mistake. (This is separate from the initial question.) http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16832116378 Later 64 bit OSes, may have better end user reviews. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754 If you look around, you may be able to find an "Upgrade Advisor", or compatibility information, to help you in your decision. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/default.aspx The "Upgrade Advisor" has these prerequisites. * Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP Service Pack 2 * .NET Framework 2.0 or higher if running Windows XP Paul
From: Bobby Johnson on 31 May 2010 07:27
Mostly likely they have 16-bit installers which cannot run on 64-bit Windows. The 32-bit apps will run on Win 7 64-bit if you can figure a way to get them installed. I think you can find some fixes or work arounds if you search the internet. On 2010-05-31 06:56, John Turco wrote: > Bob I wrote: >> >> James Kosin wrote: >>> On 5/10/2010 2:42 PM, PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote: >>> >>>> [Forwarded to microsoft.public.windows.64bit.general newsgroup via >>>> crosspost] >>>> >>>> Tester wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello there, >>>>> What would be the advantages/disadvantages of running an operating >>>>> system XP or Windows 7 on 64 bits, can I still run all my 32 bits >>>>> programs? >>>>> Thank you >>>> >>> Almost all should work... with only a few exceptions. >> >> Frequently it is the peripheral hardware where the software/drivers are >> lacking. > > > I bought a new notebook computer (eMachines E725-4520), in March of 2010; > it came with Windows 7 Premium 64-bit loaded. The damned thing refused to > install Netscape Communicator 4.8 (my preferred news reader and e-mail > program), because it's a 32-bit application. > > Oddly, however, it had no real qualms about Paint Shop Pro 7 (also 32-bit)! > > Yeah, I know...Communicator is an old product (2003) from a defunct company, > and PSP 7 is even hoarier (2000). Regardless, I love both of 'em and want > to extend their respective lives, as long as possible. > |