Vista/Vista64

[NonCon]

My Vista compy keeps telling me I need to install some graphics update, but when I do, it says it can't because the update is for Vista/Vista64 or something weird like that. So I "need" an update that it won't allow... Any recommendations besides not using vista?

[bluestarultor]

Bend over and take it like a man and get Vista 64-bit. It's a NEW AND DIFFERENT*! (*not necessarily better designed) version of Vista that supports 64-bit processing. But before you do, make sure your computer is ready to run it. Namely, that yours is a 64-bit computer. And I don't mean 2 channels of 32 bits each. I mean a 64-bit frontside bus on your processor and a motherboard that supports it.

Otherwise, you could always see if the 9x/ME/XP driver works for it. I'd start with XP, since it and Vista are based on a similar design. I'd forward you to Wikipedia for the article, but it looks like it's undergone a round of "sanitation," courtesy of Microsoft.

[NonCon]

How do I upgrade to this and how can I figure out if my computer is 64 bit. Sorry, I am kinda computer retarded.

[bluestarultor]

You'd have to install Vista 64-bit like you installed your current copy, which means more money. To determine whether your CPU is 64-bit compatible, just go into your hardware profiles (which you'll have to do on your own because Vista is STUPID and HIDES IT! :shifty: ) and check your processor to look it up online.


In all honesty, I'd just go to the website of whatever you're trying to install and just pick up the XP driver. I guarantee you it's cheaper (probably free), and less trouble.


Edit: This was assuming you were installing something that needed the update. If not, fear not, because all you're seeing is Microsoft dropping the ball. If your computer isn't having problems, ignore it. Or if it says it's for security, don't feel bad. Vista has more holes than Swiss cheese to start with.

[NonCon]

Yeah, I know Billy Gates spies on my internet activities and whatnot. It just says it's one of those critical updates, which probably makes it sound a lot more important than it is, and it's probably just to convince me to upgrade and give him more money and the ability to spy on him better. If I don't need it though, I won't worry about it. Don't have enough money to worry about it. Anyways, thanks for the help.

[I_Like_Swordchucks]

I actually think you can request a 64-bit update to your current version of Vista from the Microsoft website without paying anything other than shipping.

[ArlanKels]

If you can choose between XP and Vista should you get Vista?

(I'm sorry for reviving this thread but I wanted to make a thread asking this question...and noticed there was a thread titled Vista. And..well...yeah...)

[Eltargrim]

Do some research, ignore the people saying "Vista is evul!", and see if there is something exclusive in Vista (Or XP) that will warrant making the choice for you.

Myself, I'd go with XP, but there's no reason to deny Vista if you're going to use the new features.

[Zilla]

^ Other than horrible structuring and the way it treats you like a total noob, and is incompatible with a lot of stuff, and is a major headache.

You just have to work with the system for a length of time before you feel like you are slowly... slowly.... being suffocated.

[Eltargrim]

However, Vista has things which certain people will most definitely find appealing, and it has yet to have it's first service pack; it's not doomed, people, and it's not set in stone.

If he is going to use the features, or there is a unique feature (Like DX10 support) that Vista has, Vista is a good buy. Otherwise, XP is cheaper and better supported. It's all about the exclusivity, people.

[KingOfChaos]

Bend over and take it like a man and get Vista 64-bit. It's a NEW AND DIFFERENT*! (*not necessarily better designed) version of Vista that supports 64-bit processing. But before you do, make sure your computer is ready to run it. Namely, that yours is a 64-bit computer. And I don't mean 2 channels of 32 bits each. I mean a 64-bit frontside bus on your processor and a motherboard that supports it.

Otherwise, you could always see if the 9x/ME/XP driver works for it. I'd start with XP, since it and Vista are based on a similar design. I'd forward you to Wikipedia for the article, but it looks like it's undergone a round of "sanitation," courtesy of Microsoft.


What I love is I have a dual core 64 bit processor...but they installed Windows Vista Home Premium for the 32 bit system on it.

[Ryu Van Burace]

With regards to Vista:

Turn off all the stupid user confirmation things and make sure you've got a backup somewhere for if everything goes completely tits up because some script kiddy has found security hole of the week again and then you're laughing. I fail to see why so many people are picking up a practically brand new OS which will not run nicely on anything other than a next gen PC. Hey, if you're getting a new box, go for Vista, 9 times out of 10, the thing you buy will have been specifically specced to take advantage of the graphics intensive stuff. If you're just hoping to upgrade a current system and you've put in new parts, go XP. If you really really need Vista, wait a year til what I affectionately call consumer beta testing irons out most of the bugs. And er, make sure you've upgraded your machine in the wait.