Vista 32 bit or 64 bit, which should I choose Pro's & Con's?

Question

Thanks all, I'm thinking of buying a new 64 bit PC. So my old 32 bit software/programmes/games will not run on the new PC?

Answer 1

From what I understand, you can run 32 bit on a 64 bit with no problem. The 64bit is becoming the new thing, and new programs are slowly converting to it. Its just the next thing thats coming out, like Quad Core and all that. The 64bit is all around better then the 32bit, theres no real comparison. Con would be 32, Pro would be having 64.

Answer 2

If you want the fastest speed, then get the 64 bit.

But wait... Maybe you should use Windows XP Professional x64 Edition for now, since Windows Vista will contain HORRIBLE bugs when it comes out this week. Consider getting Windows Vista 64 at some point this summer when you have learned that it REALLY WORKS perfectly with all of the hardware and software that you already own.

Good luck and Happy Computing!

Answer 3

Well if you have a 64 bit proccessor, get the 64 bit Vista! If you dont, get the 32 cause it wont run the 64 bit version!

HAVTO! Stick to fixin sandwiches! He could have a sack full of drivers for a 64 bit processor and it wouldnt do a bit of good if he only had a 32 bit processor now would it?

Answer 4

Your question should actually read, Vista - Pros and Cons. I can give you 10 reasons not to upgrade to Vista right now. The most compelling being driver availability, or I should say, lack of availability. You may have to upgrade your printer or scanner if they are at least three years old, as there are no drivers for any flavor of Vista for any printer/scanner that is 3 years or older. You will have to also replace your anti virus, firewall, and spyware applications as current ones will not install. If you own an iPod, forget about iTunes installing on Vista, it does not (this is not the only application that will not work with Vista). You need to have a very modern computer to be able to run Vista capable, and you should have at least 2GB of memory, and a DirectX 10 capable video card. Wait at least a year after it's public release before upgrading, hopefully by then things will have improved on the driver and application front (though you will probably have to upgrade a lot of apps)

Answer 5

32 bit is common for computer programs and is what most of the world is using. there are drivers for 32-bit apps because manufacters expect it.

64 bit is for higher processing needs like photo-edtiting and 3D-graphics. There are some programs specific for 64-bit operating systems. They can access more ram.

64-bit's biggest draw back is the lack of drivers. Not everything is supported because drivers for devices need to run between the operating system and the computer and the lack of programs. Most things are 32-bit still.

Answer 6

it would depend your drivers for your computer. most drivers today use 32-bit, and using a 64-bit vista could make your drives act goofy. on the other hand, if you know where you can get 64-bit drivers for your system, i would say to use the 64-bit vista. 64-bit programs run much, much, faster than 32-bit programs.