32bit -> 64bit?

[=98=]

I was contemplating it, but i don't want to break my system.

It's at one of those perfect spots where nothing (touch wood) is wrong with it, no little niggles, i don't want to ruin that :p

[Repulse]

Just get the product and put it on the shelf for when you do want to upgrade it then?

Im happy with a 32bit system atm.

@Hawkers, my understanding is that as long as you own a valid license for Windows Vista 32bit you can get the 64bit version at discount price from Microsoft - Not free but its not the case of you needing to buy a whole new OS.

[camper.]

I'm pretty sure that everyone here knows you can get the 64 bit DVD for free (ahem) from certain sources.

[sava700]

If your mostly gaming its not worth it... if your doing alot of data crunching,special applications etc..then maybe cause the device drivers won't be a high priority.

As I'm sure your mostly into games...stick with 32bit.


Edit: The service pack really helps performance for both too FYI...I've got both(Official from Microsoft) if you want either let me know I'll throw up a FTP.

[Webs961]

Edit: The service pack really helps performance for both too FYI...I've got both(Official from Microsoft) if you want either let me know I'll throw up a FTP.

You know that's bad. Don't post that here or you'll wind up getting points on your record.

(Even though it does seem kinda silly that they're on RTM and haven't released it to the public).

[=98=]

I saw on a website that the official service pack 1 could be downloaded, but for some uknown reason, only certain people could get it through "windows update". I haven't been able to get it, is there a reason?

see here: http://www.overclock.net/software-ne...-pack-1-a.html

[camper.]

You need to do the SP1 RC2 registry mod, I don't know if Microsoft still has it on their site. It'll allow you to download the RTM through windows update (it will have the old version number but when you install, it'll show up as RTM).

[sava700]

You know that's bad. Don't post that here or you'll wind up getting points on your record.

(Even though it does seem kinda silly that they're on RTM and haven't released it to the public).

Its not bad... The school I work for as all other schools that have access were allowed to get it a few weeks ago for students..I've loaded it on about 10student machines in the last week. But I'm not going to openly post a link to download here that would be insane on my FTP.

The RTM hit the net hours after they released that...so most here prob have it already as does the Service packs themselves are all over the place but its wise to get them from a source that got it directly from Microsoft in a legit fashion.

[peeth]

Only certain people can get it because they have set it up so that if you have drivers which conflict with SP1 it will not be available via windows update, although you can get it from the windows site if you really want it.

[=98=]

Only certain people can get it because they have set it up so that if you have drivers which conflict with SP1 it will not be available via windows update, although you can get it from the windows site if you really want it.

Well i tried but you have to pay for a Technet subscription to download it...

[peeth]

They must've changed it from when I heard that then.
I couldn't be bothered to try anyhow.

[camper.]

Well, here's the batch file you would run to get it off Windows Update. This was what I downloaded off MS's site when the RC2 was up and running. It should let you download the final version.

[I] @echo off
 
reg delete HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\VistaSp1 /f > NUL 2>&1
reg delete HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\VistaSP1 /f > NUL 2>&1
 
reg add HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\VistaSp1 /v Beta1 /t REG_SZ /d dcf99ef8-d784-414e-b411-81a910d2761d /f
IF NOT %errorlevel% == 0 ( goto ERROR)
 
:SUCCESS
@echo.
echo ===========================================================
echo Windows Vista SP1 registry key has been set successfully. 
echo Please check for updates in Windows Update.
echo ===========================================================
@echo.
goto END
 
:ERROR
@echo.
echo ===========================================================
echo FAILED to set Windows Vista SP1 registry keys.
echo Please run this script by right clicking and selecting
echo "Run as Administrator".
echo ===========================================================
@echo.
goto END
 
:END
pause[/I]

[Corkum]

You might want to check this out 64bit Vista 8gb ram
I thought it a good article.

[=98=]

So, Camper all i do is run that code in a batch file, then go to windows update and refresh and i should see it?

[sava700]

So, Camper all i do is run that code in a batch file, then go to windows update and refresh and i should see it?

that only applies to the Release Client of the SP1....that will not display the full regular version


same thing as what most are doing with RC2 for XP...