Theo
Wed Feb 14 09:09:16 CST 2007
That is definitely a wise approach. If you are unhappy with
Vista x64 then you can go back to your previous OS with no
problem.
chas638 wrote:
> I read on one of the other newsgroups that I should install full Vista 64bit
> on another drive, change bio to start on that drive to test the software.
> What do you think?
>
> "Theo" wrote:
>
>> The best and quickest place to find out is directly from the
>> Epson web site!
>>
>> If there are drivers for those items they will be listed
>> there and available for download!
>>
>> chas638 wrote:
>>> Hello,
>>> I just bought a new scanner, Epson 4990 photo and an Epson R1800 printer.
>>> Does anyone know if there are driver issues with these units?
>>>
>>> "Charlie Russel - MVP" wrote:
>>>
>>>> With that attitude, I don't think you'll regret it at all. Yes, there will
>>>> be some driver issues. And scanners, for reasons I haven't quite figured out
>>>> yet, are about the worst.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Charlie.
>>>>
http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Michael J" <MichaelJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:6E895E65-A4C9-43C3-9C9B-21AD9960B60B@microsoft.com...
>>>>> I bit the bullet and went 64 bit. All my software programs work as they did
>>>>> in XP. However, i needed to buy a new scanner and a new monitor calibrator
>>>>> (no color calibrators work in x64, but Spyder2 will release x64 bit
>>>>> drivers
>>>>> in about 2 weeks, I'm told).
>>>>>
>>>>> Depending on the age of your harware (printer, scanner, etc), you will
>>>>> likely need to upgrade that device or wait till the driver is released by
>>>>> the
>>>>> manufacturer. My experience has been very positive and my machine is rock
>>>>> solid. Did a fresh clean install of x64 Vista ultimate and the machine has
>>>>> been the high performance workstation I've been dreaming of.
>>>>>
>>>>> I'd say by mid-year all drivers you typically need for computing will be
>>>>> availabe - and are likely available now.
>>>>>
>>>>> -MJ
>>>>>
>>>>> "Charlie Russel - MVP" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> First, as John so rightly says - do a full backup. Second, the choice of
>>>>>> 32-bit or 64-bit is really up to you and what you're doing. If you're
>>>>>> running 64-bit, you're being a bit ahead of the curve. A year or two from
>>>>>> now, we probably won't be saying that - I think most folks will have made
>>>>>> the move in 2 years. But I could be wrong, it could take longer. But
>>>>>> certainly right now, the majority of new systems are _64-bit capable_,
>>>>>> but
>>>>>> 32-bit Windows installed. And that probably makes sense for most folks.
>>>>>> On
>>>>>> the other hand, if you don't mind a few arrows in the back, and you're
>>>>>> pretty self supporting and resourceful, I think Vista x64 is a great
>>>>>> choice.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Whichever you do, I would strongly recommend doing a fresh, clean
>>>>>> install.
>>>>>> Run the Windows Easy Transfer (WET) utility first, save off all your data
>>>>>> files and settings. During the install, do a custom install and reformat
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> partition that is getting Vista. Then, after the install completes,
>>>>>> restore
>>>>>> your files and settings. Finally, re-install your applications and apply
>>>>>> any
>>>>>> missing patches. It's more work than an in-place upgrade, but the result
>>>>>> is
>>>>>> cleaner, IMHO. And for 64-bit Windows, you don't have a choice - you must
>>>>>> do
>>>>>> it this way.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Charlie.
>>>>>>
http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "chas638" <chas638@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:BDF16926-E9D6-4111-BEEF-EE608465B15F@microsoft.com...
>>>>>>> I have the full Vista Ultimate versions of both. Can I upgrading from
>>>>>>> WinXP
>>>>>>> Pro with the full 32bit version without full install and would I be
>>>>>>> better
>>>>>>> off?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Charlie Russel - MVP" wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> The rule for software hasn't changed much. If the software runs in
>>>>>>>> 32-bit
>>>>>>>> Windows, and doesn't require a driver, it should work fine in 64-bit
>>>>>>>> Windows. If it uses a system level driver, you must have a 64-bit
>>>>>>>> version
>>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>>> the driver. If it is 16 bit, or has a 16 bit installer, it won't run
>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>> 64-bit Windows. (though if the ONLY problem is the installer, there
>>>>>>>> are
>>>>>>>> often workarounds.)
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Let's be clear, however, about upgrades. There is no upgrade
>>>>>>>> installation
>>>>>>>> for 64bit - it must be a clean install. You can use the Windows Easy
>>>>>>>> Transfer to save your settings, however.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Charlie.
>>>>>>>>
http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "chas638" <chas638@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:7A416B25-DE80-433B-A2A5-18DDDB93CCF8@microsoft.com...
>>>>>>>>> How about the software? I have a lot of programs on my computer. The
>>>>>>>>> adviser
>>>>>>>>> only tells me if there compadible with Vista but does not check if
>>>>>>>>> 32bit
>>>>>>>>> software will work with 64bit Vista.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "mikeyhsd" wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> some people have god luck and some do not.
>>>>>>>>>> the upgrade advisor is not always correct in saying NO problems.
>>>>>>>>>> check with the manufacturers of your hardware to see if 64 bit
>>>>>>>>>> drivers
>>>>>>>>>> are available.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> currently there is not REAL advantage of 64 over 32 unless you need
>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>> extra memory space allowed.
>>>>>>>>>> I prefer the 64 bit version as it is more secure.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> mikeyhsd@sport.rr.commikeyhsd@sport.rr.com
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> "chas638" <chas638@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>>> news:AA52896F-D7C0-4355-903B-37981C77F6A2@microsoft.com...
>>>>>>>>>> Will I have to find and install new 64bit drivers for all my
>>>>>>>>>> hardware &
>>>>>>>>>> software if I upgrade to Vista 64bit or should I upgrade using
>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>> 32bit
>>>>>>>>>> version, I have both?
>>>>>>>>>> If I upgrade to 64bit version, what are the advantages?