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Windows Vista Upgrade advisor

Jul 16, 2007 3:12AM PDT

The result you get when you run Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor is that for running 32 bit or 64 bit or both Thanks in advance


Richard

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Well...
Jul 16, 2007 3:48AM PDT

The Vista Upgrade Advisor only runs on 32-bit version of XP and Vista and its recommendations are based on upgrading to a 32-bit edition of Vista. The logic behind it is that almost all of the drivers must be redesigned for 64-bit compatibility, meaning everyone would 'fail' the upgrade test. (All of your drivers are 32-bit since you're running a 32-bit OS.) Aside from driver compatibility, though, the results mostly hold true for both 32-bit and 64-bit editions, with the glaring exception being the requirement of a 64-bit processor.

Hope this helps,
John

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Thanks John I
Jul 16, 2007 3:55AM PDT

was afraid of that.


Richard

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Windows Vista Upgrade advisor
Jul 16, 2007 5:53AM PDT

John I think I will have to go with 32bit. I am a little disappointed as I wanted 64 bit but I think The drivers will not be available.

Richard