And if I had to choose between "Windows Vista" or "Windows Vista x64" for my OS and I have Home Premium, which do I pick?
its for some driver stuff
2007-06-29 07:24:12 · 13 answers · asked by alienskater34 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Get a regular Vista Package Home Premium...
2007-06-29 07:28:01 · answer #1 · answered by mjvincent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most computer on the market today use a 32 bit processor. There were a few made a couple years ago that have a special 64 bit processor. Vista x64 ONLY runs on those special processors. However a computer with a 64 bit processor can run the regular versions of Vista.
Unless you know for certain that you have a 64 bit processor (and only about 5-10% of computers do) then get the regular versions of Vista. It will work on either a 32 or a 64.
2007-06-29 07:29:22 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows Vista x64 stands for the 64-bit version of Windows Vista. You are probably running 32-bit (that's most common).
pull up the start menu
right click computer and choose properties
On that screen look at "System Type" it will tell you if you are running a 32-bit of 64-bit OS.
Hope this helps.
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2007-06-29 07:31:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
x64 is for the 64 bit version. If you have a 64 bit processor it would work just fine. However there are software and drivers out there that are not yet compatible at the 64 bit level. So beware of those softwares and peripherals. If you are updating, retail standard 32 bit should be fine. I think you are upgrading to Ultimate Vista? Correct? Love that version.
2007-06-29 07:30:10 · answer #4 · answered by Peter M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one that says just vista is for 32bit computers. The one that says Vista x64 is for 64 bit computers. You have to install either 32 or x64 dependign on what your computer is. If its a 32bit install just Vista. If its a 64bit install x64, But dont install x64 on a 32 bit or vise versa. It could serverly mess up your comp and cause major problems/damages.
2007-06-29 07:28:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
vista x64 is name for its type of processor
processor comes of two types
x86 family
and x64 family
x86 family are traditional one
and they work on 32-bit system architecture
x64 are new generation processor
which works on 64-bit architecture
so for each type of processor we need different architecture of software and operating systems...
so vista anc xp media center is available in x86 and x64 both
architecture
so if you have x64 family processor you will be able to install x86 architecture operating system...but OS of x64 architecture will not run on x86 porcessor
hope this satisfies your answer
2007-06-29 07:30:55 · answer #6 · answered by sunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means 64 Bit, but to install it you have to have a 64 bit processor, and supported chip set. And in response to (xEastwooDx) You can put a 32 bit OS on a 64 bit processor, but not the other way around.
2007-06-29 07:28:43 · answer #7 · answered by Josh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means it's for a 64 bit processor instead of a 32 bit processor. It has to do with how the computer handles information and how much it can handle at one time.
2007-06-29 07:28:40 · answer #8 · answered by J P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it use's a 64 bit processor, which is a much more secure way of doing things but also , it means that when we get to the 1st of jan 2038 our clocks keep going as with 32 bit processors it will revert back to the 1st of Jan 1970.
2007-06-29 07:27:47 · answer #9 · answered by RaZZ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
64 is for computers with 64bit processors.
edit: to clarify, you can get the 32 bit for a 64 bit machine, but you can't put the 64 bit on a 32 bit machine.
2007-06-29 07:26:33 · answer #10 · answered by U_Mex 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋