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Vista 64 bit?

Jul 11, 2007 9:57AM PDT

Can you run all the regular 32 bit programs in the 64 bit verson of vista?

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yes, but with a catch
Jul 11, 2007 10:17AM PDT

you can run 32 and 64 bit programs but not 16 bit (which XP, Windows 98, etc. did). However (heres the catch) your drivers for your hardware have to be 64 bit drivers. Also have to have a 64 bit cpu.
When you install a 32 bit program it defaults to Program Files (x86) and when you install a 64 bit program it defalts to just Program Files.
Hope this helps

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Also...
Jul 11, 2007 3:01PM PDT

You'll need 64-bit compatible security software (ex antivirus), which can be a stickler as not all companies offer such support yet, and those that do require you have the latest version. Combined with those Mark listed, it's usually better to stick with the 32-bit version unless you have a specific need to run Vista x64.

John

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AVG does but......
Jul 12, 2007 6:48AM PDT

....... not on there free version.