I see that Windows is eventually going to be 64bit and I was wondering if I could continue to use the software I currently use now, or if I'll have to buy a bunch of new software all at once. My processor will be able to run in 32 and 64 bit, it's an AMD Athon X2 3800 Windsor core.
2006-07-31 05:34:59 · 5 answers · asked by xicanaocelotl 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
yeah i have found that most of my software works on my x64 xp boot. i dual boot xp and x64 xp, and most of the programs work on both, although some don't. can't remember which though(mostly the ones i never use). drivers are kind of a pain to find right now though. i have all my drivers except one for the printer.
2006-07-31 05:40:25 · answer #1 · answered by Alex F 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's the same as running 16-bit application on a 32-bit OS! Of course it won't be like running native 64-bit application but it will work... You may experience loss in performance with some of them (same as trying to run a DOS app on XP)...
Windows isn't giving up the 32-bit arhitecture (since Vista will be released both on 32-bit and on 64). Many companies didn't release yet 64-bit native applications, so the major impact of moving from 32 to 64 won't be soon...
2006-07-31 05:42:53 · answer #2 · answered by agent-X 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows is already 64 bit with XP 64 bit. Yes your old 32 bit software will run on a 64 bit system.
2006-07-31 05:39:22 · answer #3 · answered by EG345 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, Vista will be reverse-compatible with 32-bit software.
2006-07-31 05:38:53 · answer #4 · answered by Brian L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it works
but some of the old version s/w not works
some are not recognised by WIN VISTA
2006-07-31 05:42:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋