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14 paź 2007 · Most people here, use 32-bit OSes with 64-bit processors. Don't be confused by the whole '64-bit' thingy. Get Windows XP 32-bit and save yourself some trouble.
When I upgraded to Windows 7 64bit I had to use a 32bit XP Mode virtual machine to print to my old printer. Windows 7 64bit is probably in wider usage than Windows XP 64bit, and so I would guess your luck with finding 64bit drivers would be better with Windows 7 than XP.
Always go 32 bit with stuff before Vista. If you want 64 bit for better CPU utilization, dual-boot a 64 bit and a 32 bit version. 64 bit driver support is extremely thin.
To my understanding, Windows XP 64-bit worked with programs that had 16-bit installers by hardcoding 64-bit replacements for these installers into WoW64. As long as the main program that's being installed isn't 16-bit, then it should work, based on what I've read.
9 sie 2024 · A computer with the more advanced 64-bit processor can run both 64-bit and 32-bit operating systems and software. However, if a 64-bit computer has a 32-bit operating system installed, it can only run 32-bit software.
64 bit XP is castrated server 2003 with poor driver and software support. If you're into running 64 bit windows from back then why not run Server 2003 x64?
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