Running Vista 64 bit in 32 bit mode

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I recently purchased Vista 64 bit, when in retrospect I should have purchased
th 32 bit version. I am now encoutering problems (obviously) running most of
my programs, as they are not compatible with the 64 bit version. Is there
any way to run the 64 bit version in a 32 bit mode, or is there any remedy to
this problem? I was thinking that if all else fails I would have to go out
and buy the 32 bit version, and reinstall it over the 64 bit version...agian,
will that work if I do that, or am I going to have to reformat the disk, and
start all over from scratch, which I hoping not to do, both from the
perspective of cost and time.

Rick
 
Re: Running Vista 64 bit in 32 bit mode

The 64-bit version boots up in the 64-bit mode only. There
is no way to make it boot in the 32-bit mode. If you want
to replace the 64-bit version, you must completely delete
the current installation and do a new installation of the
32-bit version, or do a dual boot with each version on
different partitions or drives. There is neither an upgrade
path nor a downgrade path between the 2 versions.


Rick wrote:
> I recently purchased Vista 64 bit, when in retrospect I should have purchased
> th 32 bit version. I am now encoutering problems (obviously) running most of
> my programs, as they are not compatible with the 64 bit version. Is there
> any way to run the 64 bit version in a 32 bit mode, or is there any remedy to
> this problem? I was thinking that if all else fails I would have to go out
> and buy the 32 bit version, and reinstall it over the 64 bit version...agian,
> will that work if I do that, or am I going to have to reformat the disk, and
> start all over from scratch, which I hoping not to do, both from the
> perspective of cost and time.
>
> Rick
 
Re: Running Vista 64 bit in 32 bit mode

Thanks, Theo, that is what I was afraid of. I am not enarmoured at all with
Vista, I was running XP on my old computer, but it was too slow, so I rebuilt
a new computer with a Quad 4, 4 GB DDR2, 750 GB SATA, etc., and just figured
it would be wise to use the 64 bit, as eventually it would be needed. Vista,
however, is not letting me do anything from my old drive, which I slaved,
multiple issues with the program thus far. I might just delete it and try XP
on the new SATA drive.

"Theo" wrote:

> The 64-bit version boots up in the 64-bit mode only. There
> is no way to make it boot in the 32-bit mode. If you want
> to replace the 64-bit version, you must completely delete
> the current installation and do a new installation of the
> 32-bit version, or do a dual boot with each version on
> different partitions or drives. There is neither an upgrade
> path nor a downgrade path between the 2 versions.
>
>
> Rick wrote:
> > I recently purchased Vista 64 bit, when in retrospect I should have purchased
> > th 32 bit version. I am now encoutering problems (obviously) running most of
> > my programs, as they are not compatible with the 64 bit version. Is there
> > any way to run the 64 bit version in a 32 bit mode, or is there any remedy to
> > this problem? I was thinking that if all else fails I would have to go out
> > and buy the 32 bit version, and reinstall it over the 64 bit version...agian,
> > will that work if I do that, or am I going to have to reformat the disk, and
> > start all over from scratch, which I hoping not to do, both from the
> > perspective of cost and time.
> >
> > Rick
>
 
Re: Running Vista 64 bit in 32 bit mode

Rick:
You might also try the freeware Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 in Vista x64,
installing Windows XP 32-bit (as guest OS) and your problematic apps there.
That might "patch" your incompatibilities for the time being.
What apps are you giving problems?
Have you tried running them in XP SP2 compatibility mode?
There might be workarounds for your problems.
Carlos

"Rick" wrote:

> Thanks, Theo, that is what I was afraid of. I am not enarmoured at all with
> Vista, I was running XP on my old computer, but it was too slow, so I rebuilt
> a new computer with a Quad 4, 4 GB DDR2, 750 GB SATA, etc., and just figured
> it would be wise to use the 64 bit, as eventually it would be needed. Vista,
> however, is not letting me do anything from my old drive, which I slaved,
> multiple issues with the program thus far. I might just delete it and try XP
> on the new SATA drive.
>
> "Theo" wrote:
>
> > The 64-bit version boots up in the 64-bit mode only. There
> > is no way to make it boot in the 32-bit mode. If you want
> > to replace the 64-bit version, you must completely delete
> > the current installation and do a new installation of the
> > 32-bit version, or do a dual boot with each version on
> > different partitions or drives. There is neither an upgrade
> > path nor a downgrade path between the 2 versions.
> >
> >
> > Rick wrote:
> > > I recently purchased Vista 64 bit, when in retrospect I should have purchased
> > > th 32 bit version. I am now encoutering problems (obviously) running most of
> > > my programs, as they are not compatible with the 64 bit version. Is there
> > > any way to run the 64 bit version in a 32 bit mode, or is there any remedy to
> > > this problem? I was thinking that if all else fails I would have to go out
> > > and buy the 32 bit version, and reinstall it over the 64 bit version...agian,
> > > will that work if I do that, or am I going to have to reformat the disk, and
> > > start all over from scratch, which I hoping not to do, both from the
> > > perspective of cost and time.
> > >
> > > Rick
> >
 
Re: Running Vista 64 bit in 32 bit mode

Most programs will not run from an old drive, whether XP or Vista. Most
must be installed on the system they are going to run on. Most programs
that will run on Vista 32 will also run on Vista 64, so make sure the
programs are Vista compatible. Also, some of the newer motherboards do not
have drivers for XP, so make sure they are available before you make the
change.

"Rick" <Rick@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:23DDC6CC-AA7E-42C0-BC83-32A447F94AE0@microsoft.com...
> Thanks, Theo, that is what I was afraid of. I am not enarmoured at all
> with
> Vista, I was running XP on my old computer, but it was too slow, so I
> rebuilt
> a new computer with a Quad 4, 4 GB DDR2, 750 GB SATA, etc., and just
> figured
> it would be wise to use the 64 bit, as eventually it would be needed.
> Vista,
> however, is not letting me do anything from my old drive, which I slaved,
> multiple issues with the program thus far. I might just delete it and try
> XP
> on the new SATA drive.
>
> "Theo" wrote:
>
>> The 64-bit version boots up in the 64-bit mode only. There
>> is no way to make it boot in the 32-bit mode. If you want
>> to replace the 64-bit version, you must completely delete
>> the current installation and do a new installation of the
>> 32-bit version, or do a dual boot with each version on
>> different partitions or drives. There is neither an upgrade
>> path nor a downgrade path between the 2 versions.
>>
>>
>> Rick wrote:
>> > I recently purchased Vista 64 bit, when in retrospect I should have
>> > purchased
>> > th 32 bit version. I am now encoutering problems (obviously) running
>> > most of
>> > my programs, as they are not compatible with the 64 bit version. Is
>> > there
>> > any way to run the 64 bit version in a 32 bit mode, or is there any
>> > remedy to
>> > this problem? I was thinking that if all else fails I would have to go
>> > out
>> > and buy the 32 bit version, and reinstall it over the 64 bit
>> > version...agian,
>> > will that work if I do that, or am I going to have to reformat the
>> > disk, and
>> > start all over from scratch, which I hoping not to do, both from the
>> > perspective of cost and time.
>> >
>> > Rick
>>
 
Re: Running Vista 64 bit in 32 bit mode

Oops!
Sorry for my poor English.
I should have written:
"What apps are you having problems with?"
or
"What apps are giving you problems"
And John's comments are in the right direction.
Apps need being reinstalled in the OS.
I had skipped that detail also (not a good day for my lazy braincells!)
:)
Carlos

"Carlos" wrote:

> Rick:
> You might also try the freeware Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 in Vista x64,
> installing Windows XP 32-bit (as guest OS) and your problematic apps there.
> That might "patch" your incompatibilities for the time being.
> What apps are you giving problems?
> Have you tried running them in XP SP2 compatibility mode?
> There might be workarounds for your problems.
> Carlos
>
> "Rick" wrote:
>
> > Thanks, Theo, that is what I was afraid of. I am not enarmoured at all with
> > Vista, I was running XP on my old computer, but it was too slow, so I rebuilt
> > a new computer with a Quad 4, 4 GB DDR2, 750 GB SATA, etc., and just figured
> > it would be wise to use the 64 bit, as eventually it would be needed. Vista,
> > however, is not letting me do anything from my old drive, which I slaved,
> > multiple issues with the program thus far. I might just delete it and try XP
> > on the new SATA drive.
> >
> > "Theo" wrote:
> >
> > > The 64-bit version boots up in the 64-bit mode only. There
> > > is no way to make it boot in the 32-bit mode. If you want
> > > to replace the 64-bit version, you must completely delete
> > > the current installation and do a new installation of the
> > > 32-bit version, or do a dual boot with each version on
> > > different partitions or drives. There is neither an upgrade
> > > path nor a downgrade path between the 2 versions.
> > >
> > >
> > > Rick wrote:
> > > > I recently purchased Vista 64 bit, when in retrospect I should have purchased
> > > > th 32 bit version. I am now encoutering problems (obviously) running most of
> > > > my programs, as they are not compatible with the 64 bit version. Is there
> > > > any way to run the 64 bit version in a 32 bit mode, or is there any remedy to
> > > > this problem? I was thinking that if all else fails I would have to go out
> > > > and buy the 32 bit version, and reinstall it over the 64 bit version...agian,
> > > > will that work if I do that, or am I going to have to reformat the disk, and
> > > > start all over from scratch, which I hoping not to do, both from the
> > > > perspective of cost and time.
> > > >
> > > > Rick
> > >
 
Re: Running Vista 64 bit in 32 bit mode

Carlos:
Unfortunately, when I build the new computer, I did it for the sole
purpose of downloading videos from my new Sony HD digital camcorder I bought,
and it worked on the old system, but was taking upto 8 hours to master a
video. So, I did not check to see if it was Vista 64 bit compatible when I
bought it. After discovering I could download pictures but not the videos, I
then checked the Sony website and wrote to them, and unfortunately their
software, which is the one I need, runs on Vista 32 bit but not 64. So, it
looks like I will have to buy another version of Vista, the 32 bit, reformat
the HD, and reinstall everyting all over again. Wish I had done just a
little more research.

"Carlos" wrote:

> Rick:
> You might also try the freeware Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 in Vista x64,
> installing Windows XP 32-bit (as guest OS) and your problematic apps there.
> That might "patch" your incompatibilities for the time being.
> What apps are you giving problems?
> Have you tried running them in XP SP2 compatibility mode?
> There might be workarounds for your problems.
> Carlos
>
> "Rick" wrote:
>
> > Thanks, Theo, that is what I was afraid of. I am not enarmoured at all with
> > Vista, I was running XP on my old computer, but it was too slow, so I rebuilt
> > a new computer with a Quad 4, 4 GB DDR2, 750 GB SATA, etc., and just figured
> > it would be wise to use the 64 bit, as eventually it would be needed. Vista,
> > however, is not letting me do anything from my old drive, which I slaved,
> > multiple issues with the program thus far. I might just delete it and try XP
> > on the new SATA drive.
> >
> > "Theo" wrote:
> >
> > > The 64-bit version boots up in the 64-bit mode only. There
> > > is no way to make it boot in the 32-bit mode. If you want
> > > to replace the 64-bit version, you must completely delete
> > > the current installation and do a new installation of the
> > > 32-bit version, or do a dual boot with each version on
> > > different partitions or drives. There is neither an upgrade
> > > path nor a downgrade path between the 2 versions.
> > >
> > >
> > > Rick wrote:
> > > > I recently purchased Vista 64 bit, when in retrospect I should have purchased
> > > > th 32 bit version. I am now encoutering problems (obviously) running most of
> > > > my programs, as they are not compatible with the 64 bit version. Is there
> > > > any way to run the 64 bit version in a 32 bit mode, or is there any remedy to
> > > > this problem? I was thinking that if all else fails I would have to go out
> > > > and buy the 32 bit version, and reinstall it over the 64 bit version...agian,
> > > > will that work if I do that, or am I going to have to reformat the disk, and
> > > > start all over from scratch, which I hoping not to do, both from the
> > > > perspective of cost and time.
> > > >
> > > > Rick
> > >
 
Re: Running Vista 64 bit in 32 bit mode

Rick:
Are you using Firewire (IEEE1394) for downloading videos from your camcorder
to your PC?
That is the connection I use to do it with my old JVC DV camera in Vista x64.
I use neither USB nor audio/video.
Just Firewire, no JVC software.
When I plug the camera I have a pop-up menu with Windows Movie Maker
offering me to make a movie and also NeroVision saying something similar.
Carlos

"Rick" wrote:

> Carlos:
> Unfortunately, when I build the new computer, I did it for the sole
> purpose of downloading videos from my new Sony HD digital camcorder I bought,
> and it worked on the old system, but was taking upto 8 hours to master a
> video. So, I did not check to see if it was Vista 64 bit compatible when I
> bought it. After discovering I could download pictures but not the videos, I
> then checked the Sony website and wrote to them, and unfortunately their
> software, which is the one I need, runs on Vista 32 bit but not 64. So, it
> looks like I will have to buy another version of Vista, the 32 bit, reformat
> the HD, and reinstall everyting all over again. Wish I had done just a
> little more research.
>
> "Carlos" wrote:
>
> > Rick:
> > You might also try the freeware Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 in Vista x64,
> > installing Windows XP 32-bit (as guest OS) and your problematic apps there.
> > That might "patch" your incompatibilities for the time being.
> > What apps are you giving problems?
> > Have you tried running them in XP SP2 compatibility mode?
> > There might be workarounds for your problems.
> > Carlos
> >
> > "Rick" wrote:
> >
> > > Thanks, Theo, that is what I was afraid of. I am not enarmoured at all with
> > > Vista, I was running XP on my old computer, but it was too slow, so I rebuilt
> > > a new computer with a Quad 4, 4 GB DDR2, 750 GB SATA, etc., and just figured
> > > it would be wise to use the 64 bit, as eventually it would be needed. Vista,
> > > however, is not letting me do anything from my old drive, which I slaved,
> > > multiple issues with the program thus far. I might just delete it and try XP
> > > on the new SATA drive.
> > >
> > > "Theo" wrote:
> > >
> > > > The 64-bit version boots up in the 64-bit mode only. There
> > > > is no way to make it boot in the 32-bit mode. If you want
> > > > to replace the 64-bit version, you must completely delete
> > > > the current installation and do a new installation of the
> > > > 32-bit version, or do a dual boot with each version on
> > > > different partitions or drives. There is neither an upgrade
> > > > path nor a downgrade path between the 2 versions.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Rick wrote:
> > > > > I recently purchased Vista 64 bit, when in retrospect I should have purchased
> > > > > th 32 bit version. I am now encoutering problems (obviously) running most of
> > > > > my programs, as they are not compatible with the 64 bit version. Is there
> > > > > any way to run the 64 bit version in a 32 bit mode, or is there any remedy to
> > > > > this problem? I was thinking that if all else fails I would have to go out
> > > > > and buy the 32 bit version, and reinstall it over the 64 bit version...agian,
> > > > > will that work if I do that, or am I going to have to reformat the disk, and
> > > > > start all over from scratch, which I hoping not to do, both from the
> > > > > perspective of cost and time.
> > > > >
> > > > > Rick
> > > >
 
Re: Running Vista 64 bit in 32 bit mode

Carlos:
I am using the USB connection. I am not sure if the camera came with an
adapter for Firewire. I was hoping that Vista would have a program that
would download it, but did not try your suggestion. I will do that. It
would be nice, but the only problem I still may encounter is Sonyuses a
different format for their HD videos, ACHDV or something like that, that
needs to be converted to be mastered in Adobe, and of course, that conversion
program is in the software program that I cannot get to run while I have
Vista 64 bit, it only runs in 32 bit. I will give it a shot when I get home,
though, it's worth a try. Very discouraging knowing that I probably will
have to reformat everything, but a new Vista program, and start over.

Rick
"Carlos" wrote:

> Rick:
> Are you using Firewire (IEEE1394) for downloading videos from your camcorder
> to your PC?
> That is the connection I use to do it with my old JVC DV camera in Vista x64.
> I use neither USB nor audio/video.
> Just Firewire, no JVC software.
> When I plug the camera I have a pop-up menu with Windows Movie Maker
> offering me to make a movie and also NeroVision saying something similar.
> Carlos
>
> "Rick" wrote:
>
> > Carlos:
> > Unfortunately, when I build the new computer, I did it for the sole
> > purpose of downloading videos from my new Sony HD digital camcorder I bought,
> > and it worked on the old system, but was taking upto 8 hours to master a
> > video. So, I did not check to see if it was Vista 64 bit compatible when I
> > bought it. After discovering I could download pictures but not the videos, I
> > then checked the Sony website and wrote to them, and unfortunately their
> > software, which is the one I need, runs on Vista 32 bit but not 64. So, it
> > looks like I will have to buy another version of Vista, the 32 bit, reformat
> > the HD, and reinstall everyting all over again. Wish I had done just a
> > little more research.
> >
> > "Carlos" wrote:
> >
> > > Rick:
> > > You might also try the freeware Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 in Vista x64,
> > > installing Windows XP 32-bit (as guest OS) and your problematic apps there.
> > > That might "patch" your incompatibilities for the time being.
> > > What apps are you giving problems?
> > > Have you tried running them in XP SP2 compatibility mode?
> > > There might be workarounds for your problems.
> > > Carlos
> > >
> > > "Rick" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Thanks, Theo, that is what I was afraid of. I am not enarmoured at all with
> > > > Vista, I was running XP on my old computer, but it was too slow, so I rebuilt
> > > > a new computer with a Quad 4, 4 GB DDR2, 750 GB SATA, etc., and just figured
> > > > it would be wise to use the 64 bit, as eventually it would be needed. Vista,
> > > > however, is not letting me do anything from my old drive, which I slaved,
> > > > multiple issues with the program thus far. I might just delete it and try XP
> > > > on the new SATA drive.
> > > >
> > > > "Theo" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > The 64-bit version boots up in the 64-bit mode only. There
> > > > > is no way to make it boot in the 32-bit mode. If you want
> > > > > to replace the 64-bit version, you must completely delete
> > > > > the current installation and do a new installation of the
> > > > > 32-bit version, or do a dual boot with each version on
> > > > > different partitions or drives. There is neither an upgrade
> > > > > path nor a downgrade path between the 2 versions.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Rick wrote:
> > > > > > I recently purchased Vista 64 bit, when in retrospect I should have purchased
> > > > > > th 32 bit version. I am now encoutering problems (obviously) running most of
> > > > > > my programs, as they are not compatible with the 64 bit version. Is there
> > > > > > any way to run the 64 bit version in a 32 bit mode, or is there any remedy to
> > > > > > this problem? I was thinking that if all else fails I would have to go out
> > > > > > and buy the 32 bit version, and reinstall it over the 64 bit version...agian,
> > > > > > will that work if I do that, or am I going to have to reformat the disk, and
> > > > > > start all over from scratch, which I hoping not to do, both from the
> > > > > > perspective of cost and time.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Rick
> > > > >
 
Re: Running Vista 64 bit in 32 bit mode

Rick:
The key point here would be to know the exact name (or acronym) the Sony
propietary HD encoding format.
If we find a suitable decoder then you would not need Sony's proggie for the
intermediate conversion (my best guess) and might use another one, compatible
with Vista x64.
Please take a look at the camera manual and see if it says something about
the video format.
Carlos

"Rick" wrote:

> Carlos:
> I am using the USB connection. I am not sure if the camera came with an
> adapter for Firewire. I was hoping that Vista would have a program that
> would download it, but did not try your suggestion. I will do that. It
> would be nice, but the only problem I still may encounter is Sonyuses a
> different format for their HD videos, ACHDV or something like that, that
> needs to be converted to be mastered in Adobe, and of course, that conversion
> program is in the software program that I cannot get to run while I have
> Vista 64 bit, it only runs in 32 bit. I will give it a shot when I get home,
> though, it's worth a try. Very discouraging knowing that I probably will
> have to reformat everything, but a new Vista program, and start over.
>
> Rick
> "Carlos" wrote:
>
> > Rick:
> > Are you using Firewire (IEEE1394) for downloading videos from your camcorder
> > to your PC?
> > That is the connection I use to do it with my old JVC DV camera in Vista x64.
> > I use neither USB nor audio/video.
> > Just Firewire, no JVC software.
> > When I plug the camera I have a pop-up menu with Windows Movie Maker
> > offering me to make a movie and also NeroVision saying something similar.
> > Carlos
> >
> > "Rick" wrote:
> >
> > > Carlos:
> > > Unfortunately, when I build the new computer, I did it for the sole
> > > purpose of downloading videos from my new Sony HD digital camcorder I bought,
> > > and it worked on the old system, but was taking upto 8 hours to master a
> > > video. So, I did not check to see if it was Vista 64 bit compatible when I
> > > bought it. After discovering I could download pictures but not the videos, I
> > > then checked the Sony website and wrote to them, and unfortunately their
> > > software, which is the one I need, runs on Vista 32 bit but not 64. So, it
> > > looks like I will have to buy another version of Vista, the 32 bit, reformat
> > > the HD, and reinstall everyting all over again. Wish I had done just a
> > > little more research.
> > >
> > > "Carlos" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Rick:
> > > > You might also try the freeware Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 in Vista x64,
> > > > installing Windows XP 32-bit (as guest OS) and your problematic apps there.
> > > > That might "patch" your incompatibilities for the time being.
> > > > What apps are you giving problems?
> > > > Have you tried running them in XP SP2 compatibility mode?
> > > > There might be workarounds for your problems.
> > > > Carlos
> > > >
> > > > "Rick" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Thanks, Theo, that is what I was afraid of. I am not enarmoured at all with
> > > > > Vista, I was running XP on my old computer, but it was too slow, so I rebuilt
> > > > > a new computer with a Quad 4, 4 GB DDR2, 750 GB SATA, etc., and just figured
> > > > > it would be wise to use the 64 bit, as eventually it would be needed. Vista,
> > > > > however, is not letting me do anything from my old drive, which I slaved,
> > > > > multiple issues with the program thus far. I might just delete it and try XP
> > > > > on the new SATA drive.
> > > > >
> > > > > "Theo" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > The 64-bit version boots up in the 64-bit mode only. There
> > > > > > is no way to make it boot in the 32-bit mode. If you want
> > > > > > to replace the 64-bit version, you must completely delete
> > > > > > the current installation and do a new installation of the
> > > > > > 32-bit version, or do a dual boot with each version on
> > > > > > different partitions or drives. There is neither an upgrade
> > > > > > path nor a downgrade path between the 2 versions.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Rick wrote:
> > > > > > > I recently purchased Vista 64 bit, when in retrospect I should have purchased
> > > > > > > th 32 bit version. I am now encoutering problems (obviously) running most of
> > > > > > > my programs, as they are not compatible with the 64 bit version. Is there
> > > > > > > any way to run the 64 bit version in a 32 bit mode, or is there any remedy to
> > > > > > > this problem? I was thinking that if all else fails I would have to go out
> > > > > > > and buy the 32 bit version, and reinstall it over the 64 bit version...agian,
> > > > > > > will that work if I do that, or am I going to have to reformat the disk, and
> > > > > > > start all over from scratch, which I hoping not to do, both from the
> > > > > > > perspective of cost and time.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Rick
> > > > > >
 
Re: Running Vista 64 bit in 32 bit mode

Rick:
Good news.
I've been doing some research on the web.
I learnt here
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/HDR-UX1-and-HDR-SR1---Sony-Unveils-AVCHD-Camcorders.htm
the necessary data for understanding this new AVCHD (that's the right
acronym) format launched early 2006.
The good news is that Nero Vision 4, a part of Nero Burning ROM 7 package,
has the possibility of capturing video in that format (and I presume convert
it to something else).
Here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Video_Codec_High_Definition
you will find more info about this format and decoder programs.
I don't have any video in that format so I cannot be sure about what I am
going to say now but maybe the freeware ffdshow decoder might decode this
format.
You will find a 32-bit version here:
http://www.free-codecs.com/download/FFDShow.htm
and a 64-bit version here:
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=173941&package_id=214245&release_id=523000
Both versions can be installed and coexist peacefully in Vista x64 (I have
them that way).
64-bit programs (like Windows Movie Maker or Windows DVD Maker) will use the
64-bit decoder.
32-bit programs (like the default Windows Media Player) will use the 32-bit
decoder.
Best of luck!
Carlos

"Rick" wrote:

> Carlos:
> I am using the USB connection. I am not sure if the camera came with an
> adapter for Firewire. I was hoping that Vista would have a program that
> would download it, but did not try your suggestion. I will do that. It
> would be nice, but the only problem I still may encounter is Sonyuses a
> different format for their HD videos, ACHDV or something like that, that
> needs to be converted to be mastered in Adobe, and of course, that conversion
> program is in the software program that I cannot get to run while I have
> Vista 64 bit, it only runs in 32 bit. I will give it a shot when I get home,
> though, it's worth a try. Very discouraging knowing that I probably will
> have to reformat everything, but a new Vista program, and start over.
>
> Rick
> "Carlos" wrote:
>
> > Rick:
> > Are you using Firewire (IEEE1394) for downloading videos from your camcorder
> > to your PC?
> > That is the connection I use to do it with my old JVC DV camera in Vista x64.
> > I use neither USB nor audio/video.
> > Just Firewire, no JVC software.
> > When I plug the camera I have a pop-up menu with Windows Movie Maker
> > offering me to make a movie and also NeroVision saying something similar.
> > Carlos
> >
> > "Rick" wrote:
> >
> > > Carlos:
> > > Unfortunately, when I build the new computer, I did it for the sole
> > > purpose of downloading videos from my new Sony HD digital camcorder I bought,
> > > and it worked on the old system, but was taking upto 8 hours to master a
> > > video. So, I did not check to see if it was Vista 64 bit compatible when I
> > > bought it. After discovering I could download pictures but not the videos, I
> > > then checked the Sony website and wrote to them, and unfortunately their
> > > software, which is the one I need, runs on Vista 32 bit but not 64. So, it
> > > looks like I will have to buy another version of Vista, the 32 bit, reformat
> > > the HD, and reinstall everyting all over again. Wish I had done just a
> > > little more research.
> > >
> > > "Carlos" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Rick:
> > > > You might also try the freeware Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 in Vista x64,
> > > > installing Windows XP 32-bit (as guest OS) and your problematic apps there.
> > > > That might "patch" your incompatibilities for the time being.
> > > > What apps are you giving problems?
> > > > Have you tried running them in XP SP2 compatibility mode?
> > > > There might be workarounds for your problems.
> > > > Carlos
> > > >
> > > > "Rick" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Thanks, Theo, that is what I was afraid of. I am not enarmoured at all with
> > > > > Vista, I was running XP on my old computer, but it was too slow, so I rebuilt
> > > > > a new computer with a Quad 4, 4 GB DDR2, 750 GB SATA, etc., and just figured
> > > > > it would be wise to use the 64 bit, as eventually it would be needed. Vista,
> > > > > however, is not letting me do anything from my old drive, which I slaved,
> > > > > multiple issues with the program thus far. I might just delete it and try XP
> > > > > on the new SATA drive.
> > > > >
> > > > > "Theo" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > The 64-bit version boots up in the 64-bit mode only. There
> > > > > > is no way to make it boot in the 32-bit mode. If you want
> > > > > > to replace the 64-bit version, you must completely delete
> > > > > > the current installation and do a new installation of the
> > > > > > 32-bit version, or do a dual boot with each version on
> > > > > > different partitions or drives. There is neither an upgrade
> > > > > > path nor a downgrade path between the 2 versions.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Rick wrote:
> > > > > > > I recently purchased Vista 64 bit, when in retrospect I should have purchased
> > > > > > > th 32 bit version. I am now encoutering problems (obviously) running most of
> > > > > > > my programs, as they are not compatible with the 64 bit version. Is there
> > > > > > > any way to run the 64 bit version in a 32 bit mode, or is there any remedy to
> > > > > > > this problem? I was thinking that if all else fails I would have to go out
> > > > > > > and buy the 32 bit version, and reinstall it over the 64 bit version...agian,
> > > > > > > will that work if I do that, or am I going to have to reformat the disk, and
> > > > > > > start all over from scratch, which I hoping not to do, both from the
> > > > > > > perspective of cost and time.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Rick
> > > > > >
 
Re: Running Vista 64 bit in 32 bit mode

Before making drastic decisions, Rick, you might tell us what version of
Vista you have installed? If it's 'Ultimate' you can legally remove the
64bit installation and exchange it for a 32bit with the same product key, if
I'm not mistaken. You should have both right there on the installation
media.

Otherwise, you can forget this and put confidence in what these good people
have been telling you. I too think there are many good reasons to hang on to
the 64bit one, as long as everything is behaving.


Tony. . .



"Rick" <Rick@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:907C7C2A-7435-4D61-B01A-59ADD252F395@microsoft.com...
> Carlos:
> I am using the USB connection. I am not sure if the camera came with an
> adapter for Firewire. I was hoping that Vista would have a program that
> would download it, but did not try your suggestion. I will do that. It
> would be nice, but the only problem I still may encounter is Sonyuses a
> different format for their HD videos, ACHDV or something like that, that
> needs to be converted to be mastered in Adobe, and of course, that
> conversion
> program is in the software program that I cannot get to run while I have
> Vista 64 bit, it only runs in 32 bit. I will give it a shot when I get
> home,
> though, it's worth a try. Very discouraging knowing that I probably will
> have to reformat everything, but a new Vista program, and start over.
>
> Rick
> "Carlos" wrote:
>
>> Rick:
>> Are you using Firewire (IEEE1394) for downloading videos from your
>> camcorder
>> to your PC?
>> That is the connection I use to do it with my old JVC DV camera in Vista
>> x64.
>> I use neither USB nor audio/video.
>> Just Firewire, no JVC software.
>> When I plug the camera I have a pop-up menu with Windows Movie Maker
>> offering me to make a movie and also NeroVision saying something similar.
>> Carlos
>>
>> "Rick" wrote:
>>
>> > Carlos:
>> > Unfortunately, when I build the new computer, I did it for the sole
>> > purpose of downloading videos from my new Sony HD digital camcorder I
>> > bought,
>> > and it worked on the old system, but was taking upto 8 hours to master
>> > a
>> > video. So, I did not check to see if it was Vista 64 bit compatible
>> > when I
>> > bought it. After discovering I could download pictures but not the
>> > videos, I
>> > then checked the Sony website and wrote to them, and unfortunately
>> > their
>> > software, which is the one I need, runs on Vista 32 bit but not 64.
>> > So, it
>> > looks like I will have to buy another version of Vista, the 32 bit,
>> > reformat
>> > the HD, and reinstall everyting all over again. Wish I had done just a
>> > little more research.
>> >
>> > "Carlos" wrote:
>> >
>> > > Rick:
>> > > You might also try the freeware Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 in Vista
>> > > x64,
>> > > installing Windows XP 32-bit (as guest OS) and your problematic apps
>> > > there.
>> > > That might "patch" your incompatibilities for the time being.
>> > > What apps are you giving problems?
>> > > Have you tried running them in XP SP2 compatibility mode?
>> > > There might be workarounds for your problems.
>> > > Carlos
>> > >
>> > > "Rick" wrote:
>> > >
>> > > > Thanks, Theo, that is what I was afraid of. I am not enarmoured at
>> > > > all with
>> > > > Vista, I was running XP on my old computer, but it was too slow, so
>> > > > I rebuilt
>> > > > a new computer with a Quad 4, 4 GB DDR2, 750 GB SATA, etc., and
>> > > > just figured
>> > > > it would be wise to use the 64 bit, as eventually it would be
>> > > > needed. Vista,
>> > > > however, is not letting me do anything from my old drive, which I
>> > > > slaved,
>> > > > multiple issues with the program thus far. I might just delete it
>> > > > and try XP
>> > > > on the new SATA drive.
>> > > >
>> > > > "Theo" wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > > > The 64-bit version boots up in the 64-bit mode only. There
>> > > > > is no way to make it boot in the 32-bit mode. If you want
>> > > > > to replace the 64-bit version, you must completely delete
>> > > > > the current installation and do a new installation of the
>> > > > > 32-bit version, or do a dual boot with each version on
>> > > > > different partitions or drives. There is neither an upgrade
>> > > > > path nor a downgrade path between the 2 versions.
>> > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > > > Rick wrote:
>> > > > > > I recently purchased Vista 64 bit, when in retrospect I should
>> > > > > > have purchased
>> > > > > > th 32 bit version. I am now encoutering problems (obviously)
>> > > > > > running most of
>> > > > > > my programs, as they are not compatible with the 64 bit
>> > > > > > version. Is there
>> > > > > > any way to run the 64 bit version in a 32 bit mode, or is there
>> > > > > > any remedy to
>> > > > > > this problem? I was thinking that if all else fails I would
>> > > > > > have to go out
>> > > > > > and buy the 32 bit version, and reinstall it over the 64 bit
>> > > > > > version...agian,
>> > > > > > will that work if I do that, or am I going to have to reformat
>> > > > > > the disk, and
>> > > > > > start all over from scratch, which I hoping not to do, both
>> > > > > > from the
>> > > > > > perspective of cost and time.
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > > Rick
>> > > > >
 
Re: Running Vista 64 bit in 32 bit mode

Tony:
I have Vista Ultimate. That would be great if I could remove the 64 bit,
and install the 32 bit. Now where to go from here?

"Tony Sperling mail.dk>" wrote:

> Before making drastic decisions, Rick, you might tell us what version of
> Vista you have installed? If it's 'Ultimate' you can legally remove the
> 64bit installation and exchange it for a 32bit with the same product key, if
> I'm not mistaken. You should have both right there on the installation
> media.
>
> Otherwise, you can forget this and put confidence in what these good people
> have been telling you. I too think there are many good reasons to hang on to
> the 64bit one, as long as everything is behaving.
>
>
> Tony. . .
>
>
>
> "Rick" <Rick@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:907C7C2A-7435-4D61-B01A-59ADD252F395@microsoft.com...
> > Carlos:
> > I am using the USB connection. I am not sure if the camera came with an
> > adapter for Firewire. I was hoping that Vista would have a program that
> > would download it, but did not try your suggestion. I will do that. It
> > would be nice, but the only problem I still may encounter is Sonyuses a
> > different format for their HD videos, ACHDV or something like that, that
> > needs to be converted to be mastered in Adobe, and of course, that
> > conversion
> > program is in the software program that I cannot get to run while I have
> > Vista 64 bit, it only runs in 32 bit. I will give it a shot when I get
> > home,
> > though, it's worth a try. Very discouraging knowing that I probably will
> > have to reformat everything, but a new Vista program, and start over.
> >
> > Rick
> > "Carlos" wrote:
> >
> >> Rick:
> >> Are you using Firewire (IEEE1394) for downloading videos from your
> >> camcorder
> >> to your PC?
> >> That is the connection I use to do it with my old JVC DV camera in Vista
> >> x64.
> >> I use neither USB nor audio/video.
> >> Just Firewire, no JVC software.
> >> When I plug the camera I have a pop-up menu with Windows Movie Maker
> >> offering me to make a movie and also NeroVision saying something similar.
> >> Carlos
> >>
> >> "Rick" wrote:
> >>
> >> > Carlos:
> >> > Unfortunately, when I build the new computer, I did it for the sole
> >> > purpose of downloading videos from my new Sony HD digital camcorder I
> >> > bought,
> >> > and it worked on the old system, but was taking upto 8 hours to master
> >> > a
> >> > video. So, I did not check to see if it was Vista 64 bit compatible
> >> > when I
> >> > bought it. After discovering I could download pictures but not the
> >> > videos, I
> >> > then checked the Sony website and wrote to them, and unfortunately
> >> > their
> >> > software, which is the one I need, runs on Vista 32 bit but not 64.
> >> > So, it
> >> > looks like I will have to buy another version of Vista, the 32 bit,
> >> > reformat
> >> > the HD, and reinstall everyting all over again. Wish I had done just a
> >> > little more research.
> >> >
> >> > "Carlos" wrote:
> >> >
> >> > > Rick:
> >> > > You might also try the freeware Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 in Vista
> >> > > x64,
> >> > > installing Windows XP 32-bit (as guest OS) and your problematic apps
> >> > > there.
> >> > > That might "patch" your incompatibilities for the time being.
> >> > > What apps are you giving problems?
> >> > > Have you tried running them in XP SP2 compatibility mode?
> >> > > There might be workarounds for your problems.
> >> > > Carlos
> >> > >
> >> > > "Rick" wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > > > Thanks, Theo, that is what I was afraid of. I am not enarmoured at
> >> > > > all with
> >> > > > Vista, I was running XP on my old computer, but it was too slow, so
> >> > > > I rebuilt
> >> > > > a new computer with a Quad 4, 4 GB DDR2, 750 GB SATA, etc., and
> >> > > > just figured
> >> > > > it would be wise to use the 64 bit, as eventually it would be
> >> > > > needed. Vista,
> >> > > > however, is not letting me do anything from my old drive, which I
> >> > > > slaved,
> >> > > > multiple issues with the program thus far. I might just delete it
> >> > > > and try XP
> >> > > > on the new SATA drive.
> >> > > >
> >> > > > "Theo" wrote:
> >> > > >
> >> > > > > The 64-bit version boots up in the 64-bit mode only. There
> >> > > > > is no way to make it boot in the 32-bit mode. If you want
> >> > > > > to replace the 64-bit version, you must completely delete
> >> > > > > the current installation and do a new installation of the
> >> > > > > 32-bit version, or do a dual boot with each version on
> >> > > > > different partitions or drives. There is neither an upgrade
> >> > > > > path nor a downgrade path between the 2 versions.
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > > Rick wrote:
> >> > > > > > I recently purchased Vista 64 bit, when in retrospect I should
> >> > > > > > have purchased
> >> > > > > > th 32 bit version. I am now encoutering problems (obviously)
> >> > > > > > running most of
> >> > > > > > my programs, as they are not compatible with the 64 bit
> >> > > > > > version. Is there
> >> > > > > > any way to run the 64 bit version in a 32 bit mode, or is there
> >> > > > > > any remedy to
> >> > > > > > this problem? I was thinking that if all else fails I would
> >> > > > > > have to go out
> >> > > > > > and buy the 32 bit version, and reinstall it over the 64 bit
> >> > > > > > version...agian,
> >> > > > > > will that work if I do that, or am I going to have to reformat
> >> > > > > > the disk, and
> >> > > > > > start all over from scratch, which I hoping not to do, both
> >> > > > > > from the
> >> > > > > > perspective of cost and time.
> >> > > > > >
> >> > > > > > Rick
> >> > > > >
>
>
>
 
Re: Running Vista 64 bit in 32 bit mode

Carlos:
You really are a great help, thank you. I have the HDR-SR5 Sony, and
after reading your notes and exploring the web sites you enclosed, I wonder
if Adobe has a patch for the AVCHD format, right now they do not support it.
That would be by far the easier thing to do, as I just download the clips
with the Sony software. After I clicked on the hyperlink for the 64 bit
version from the two web sites you sent me, it looks like the 64 bit version
supports AMD64 architechture, and I am running an Intel Quad Core, so I am
wondering if it possibly might not work with my chip. Time to do a little
research. Thank you again, more ideas are always great.

Rick

"Carlos" wrote:

> Rick:
> Good news.
> I've been doing some research on the web.
> I learnt here
> http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/HDR-UX1-and-HDR-SR1---Sony-Unveils-AVCHD-Camcorders.htm
> the necessary data for understanding this new AVCHD (that's the right
> acronym) format launched early 2006.
> The good news is that Nero Vision 4, a part of Nero Burning ROM 7 package,
> has the possibility of capturing video in that format (and I presume convert
> it to something else).
> Here
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Video_Codec_High_Definition
> you will find more info about this format and decoder programs.
> I don't have any video in that format so I cannot be sure about what I am
> going to say now but maybe the freeware ffdshow decoder might decode this
> format.
> You will find a 32-bit version here:
> http://www.free-codecs.com/download/FFDShow.htm
> and a 64-bit version here:
> http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=173941&package_id=214245&release_id=523000
> Both versions can be installed and coexist peacefully in Vista x64 (I have
> them that way).
> 64-bit programs (like Windows Movie Maker or Windows DVD Maker) will use the
> 64-bit decoder.
> 32-bit programs (like the default Windows Media Player) will use the 32-bit
> decoder.
> Best of luck!
> Carlos
>
> "Rick" wrote:
>
> > Carlos:
> > I am using the USB connection. I am not sure if the camera came with an
> > adapter for Firewire. I was hoping that Vista would have a program that
> > would download it, but did not try your suggestion. I will do that. It
> > would be nice, but the only problem I still may encounter is Sonyuses a
> > different format for their HD videos, ACHDV or something like that, that
> > needs to be converted to be mastered in Adobe, and of course, that conversion
> > program is in the software program that I cannot get to run while I have
> > Vista 64 bit, it only runs in 32 bit. I will give it a shot when I get home,
> > though, it's worth a try. Very discouraging knowing that I probably will
> > have to reformat everything, but a new Vista program, and start over.
> >
> > Rick
> > "Carlos" wrote:
> >
> > > Rick:
> > > Are you using Firewire (IEEE1394) for downloading videos from your camcorder
> > > to your PC?
> > > That is the connection I use to do it with my old JVC DV camera in Vista x64.
> > > I use neither USB nor audio/video.
> > > Just Firewire, no JVC software.
> > > When I plug the camera I have a pop-up menu with Windows Movie Maker
> > > offering me to make a movie and also NeroVision saying something similar.
> > > Carlos
> > >
> > > "Rick" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Carlos:
> > > > Unfortunately, when I build the new computer, I did it for the sole
> > > > purpose of downloading videos from my new Sony HD digital camcorder I bought,
> > > > and it worked on the old system, but was taking upto 8 hours to master a
> > > > video. So, I did not check to see if it was Vista 64 bit compatible when I
> > > > bought it. After discovering I could download pictures but not the videos, I
> > > > then checked the Sony website and wrote to them, and unfortunately their
> > > > software, which is the one I need, runs on Vista 32 bit but not 64. So, it
> > > > looks like I will have to buy another version of Vista, the 32 bit, reformat
> > > > the HD, and reinstall everyting all over again. Wish I had done just a
> > > > little more research.
> > > >
> > > > "Carlos" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Rick:
> > > > > You might also try the freeware Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 in Vista x64,
> > > > > installing Windows XP 32-bit (as guest OS) and your problematic apps there.
> > > > > That might "patch" your incompatibilities for the time being.
> > > > > What apps are you giving problems?
> > > > > Have you tried running them in XP SP2 compatibility mode?
> > > > > There might be workarounds for your problems.
> > > > > Carlos
> > > > >
> > > > > "Rick" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks, Theo, that is what I was afraid of. I am not enarmoured at all with
> > > > > > Vista, I was running XP on my old computer, but it was too slow, so I rebuilt
> > > > > > a new computer with a Quad 4, 4 GB DDR2, 750 GB SATA, etc., and just figured
> > > > > > it would be wise to use the 64 bit, as eventually it would be needed. Vista,
> > > > > > however, is not letting me do anything from my old drive, which I slaved,
> > > > > > multiple issues with the program thus far. I might just delete it and try XP
> > > > > > on the new SATA drive.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Theo" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > The 64-bit version boots up in the 64-bit mode only. There
> > > > > > > is no way to make it boot in the 32-bit mode. If you want
> > > > > > > to replace the 64-bit version, you must completely delete
> > > > > > > the current installation and do a new installation of the
> > > > > > > 32-bit version, or do a dual boot with each version on
> > > > > > > different partitions or drives. There is neither an upgrade
> > > > > > > path nor a downgrade path between the 2 versions.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Rick wrote:
> > > > > > > > I recently purchased Vista 64 bit, when in retrospect I should have purchased
> > > > > > > > th 32 bit version. I am now encoutering problems (obviously) running most of
> > > > > > > > my programs, as they are not compatible with the 64 bit version. Is there
> > > > > > > > any way to run the 64 bit version in a 32 bit mode, or is there any remedy to
> > > > > > > > this problem? I was thinking that if all else fails I would have to go out
> > > > > > > > and buy the 32 bit version, and reinstall it over the 64 bit version...agian,
> > > > > > > > will that work if I do that, or am I going to have to reformat the disk, and
> > > > > > > > start all over from scratch, which I hoping not to do, both from the
> > > > > > > > perspective of cost and time.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Rick
> > > > > > >
 
Re: Running Vista 64 bit in 32 bit mode

Rick:
I know close to nothing about those Quad Core Intels but I guess they run
the same extended 64-bit instruction set as the AMD's, otherwise you would
not be able to be running Vista x64 on it!
Install both ffdshow decoders (32-bit and 64-bit).
That might help your Adobe software to recognize the Sony format.
Just a hunch.
Carlos

"Rick" wrote:

> Carlos:
> You really are a great help, thank you. I have the HDR-SR5 Sony, and
> after reading your notes and exploring the web sites you enclosed, I wonder
> if Adobe has a patch for the AVCHD format, right now they do not support it.
> That would be by far the easier thing to do, as I just download the clips
> with the Sony software. After I clicked on the hyperlink for the 64 bit
> version from the two web sites you sent me, it looks like the 64 bit version
> supports AMD64 architechture, and I am running an Intel Quad Core, so I am
> wondering if it possibly might not work with my chip. Time to do a little
> research. Thank you again, more ideas are always great.
>
> Rick
>
> "Carlos" wrote:
>
> > Rick:
> > Good news.
> > I've been doing some research on the web.
> > I learnt here
> > http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/HDR-UX1-and-HDR-SR1---Sony-Unveils-AVCHD-Camcorders.htm
> > the necessary data for understanding this new AVCHD (that's the right
> > acronym) format launched early 2006.
> > The good news is that Nero Vision 4, a part of Nero Burning ROM 7 package,
> > has the possibility of capturing video in that format (and I presume convert
> > it to something else).
> > Here
> > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Video_Codec_High_Definition
> > you will find more info about this format and decoder programs.
> > I don't have any video in that format so I cannot be sure about what I am
> > going to say now but maybe the freeware ffdshow decoder might decode this
> > format.
> > You will find a 32-bit version here:
> > http://www.free-codecs.com/download/FFDShow.htm
> > and a 64-bit version here:
> > http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=173941&package_id=214245&release_id=523000
> > Both versions can be installed and coexist peacefully in Vista x64 (I have
> > them that way).
> > 64-bit programs (like Windows Movie Maker or Windows DVD Maker) will use the
> > 64-bit decoder.
> > 32-bit programs (like the default Windows Media Player) will use the 32-bit
> > decoder.
> > Best of luck!
> > Carlos
> >
> > "Rick" wrote:
> >
> > > Carlos:
> > > I am using the USB connection. I am not sure if the camera came with an
> > > adapter for Firewire. I was hoping that Vista would have a program that
> > > would download it, but did not try your suggestion. I will do that. It
> > > would be nice, but the only problem I still may encounter is Sonyuses a
> > > different format for their HD videos, ACHDV or something like that, that
> > > needs to be converted to be mastered in Adobe, and of course, that conversion
> > > program is in the software program that I cannot get to run while I have
> > > Vista 64 bit, it only runs in 32 bit. I will give it a shot when I get home,
> > > though, it's worth a try. Very discouraging knowing that I probably will
> > > have to reformat everything, but a new Vista program, and start over.
> > >
> > > Rick
> > > "Carlos" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Rick:
> > > > Are you using Firewire (IEEE1394) for downloading videos from your camcorder
> > > > to your PC?
> > > > That is the connection I use to do it with my old JVC DV camera in Vista x64.
> > > > I use neither USB nor audio/video.
> > > > Just Firewire, no JVC software.
> > > > When I plug the camera I have a pop-up menu with Windows Movie Maker
> > > > offering me to make a movie and also NeroVision saying something similar.
> > > > Carlos
> > > >
> > > > "Rick" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Carlos:
> > > > > Unfortunately, when I build the new computer, I did it for the sole
> > > > > purpose of downloading videos from my new Sony HD digital camcorder I bought,
> > > > > and it worked on the old system, but was taking upto 8 hours to master a
> > > > > video. So, I did not check to see if it was Vista 64 bit compatible when I
> > > > > bought it. After discovering I could download pictures but not the videos, I
> > > > > then checked the Sony website and wrote to them, and unfortunately their
> > > > > software, which is the one I need, runs on Vista 32 bit but not 64. So, it
> > > > > looks like I will have to buy another version of Vista, the 32 bit, reformat
> > > > > the HD, and reinstall everyting all over again. Wish I had done just a
> > > > > little more research.
> > > > >
> > > > > "Carlos" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Rick:
> > > > > > You might also try the freeware Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 in Vista x64,
> > > > > > installing Windows XP 32-bit (as guest OS) and your problematic apps there.
> > > > > > That might "patch" your incompatibilities for the time being.
> > > > > > What apps are you giving problems?
> > > > > > Have you tried running them in XP SP2 compatibility mode?
> > > > > > There might be workarounds for your problems.
> > > > > > Carlos
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Rick" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thanks, Theo, that is what I was afraid of. I am not enarmoured at all with
> > > > > > > Vista, I was running XP on my old computer, but it was too slow, so I rebuilt
> > > > > > > a new computer with a Quad 4, 4 GB DDR2, 750 GB SATA, etc., and just figured
> > > > > > > it would be wise to use the 64 bit, as eventually it would be needed. Vista,
> > > > > > > however, is not letting me do anything from my old drive, which I slaved,
> > > > > > > multiple issues with the program thus far. I might just delete it and try XP
> > > > > > > on the new SATA drive.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "Theo" wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > The 64-bit version boots up in the 64-bit mode only. There
> > > > > > > > is no way to make it boot in the 32-bit mode. If you want
> > > > > > > > to replace the 64-bit version, you must completely delete
> > > > > > > > the current installation and do a new installation of the
> > > > > > > > 32-bit version, or do a dual boot with each version on
> > > > > > > > different partitions or drives. There is neither an upgrade
> > > > > > > > path nor a downgrade path between the 2 versions.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Rick wrote:
> > > > > > > > > I recently purchased Vista 64 bit, when in retrospect I should have purchased
> > > > > > > > > th 32 bit version. I am now encoutering problems (obviously) running most of
> > > > > > > > > my programs, as they are not compatible with the 64 bit version. Is there
> > > > > > > > > any way to run the 64 bit version in a 32 bit mode, or is there any remedy to
> > > > > > > > > this problem? I was thinking that if all else fails I would have to go out
> > > > > > > > > and buy the 32 bit version, and reinstall it over the 64 bit version...agian,
> > > > > > > > > will that work if I do that, or am I going to have to reformat the disk, and
> > > > > > > > > start all over from scratch, which I hoping not to do, both from the
> > > > > > > > > perspective of cost and time.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Rick
> > > > > > > >
 
Re: Running Vista 64 bit in 32 bit mode

I am not on Vista myself so better hang on and get the salient parts from
the other's. I cannot remember the If's, And's or But's of the Licences
involved. Ordinarily, I would say back up your data - re-boot the DVD,
repartition and install the HD with the 32bit version using the same
product key.

If you do it this way, and considering the amount of data you'll be having -
I would suggest installing to a fairly limited System Partition and create a
more substantial separate PRIMARY partition for your data - it will ease
backing up and you'll have more freedom to experiment with salvage
operations (including re-creating the system partition) if the OS ever goes
down south - all without risking your data.

It will not save you from ordinary fits of 'idiocy', normal care is in
order. But I think you will probably sleep sounder after a while.

Having said that, I still think you should investigate keeping it all as it
is, if you can get those codecs to work as Carlos have been investigating.


Tony. . .



"Rick" <Rick@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:0287D136-F0BD-4224-870D-815D23B5A902@microsoft.com...
> Tony:
> I have Vista Ultimate. That would be great if I could remove the 64
> bit,
> and install the 32 bit. Now where to go from here?
>
> "Tony Sperling mail.dk>" wrote:
>
>> Before making drastic decisions, Rick, you might tell us what version of
>> Vista you have installed? If it's 'Ultimate' you can legally remove the
>> 64bit installation and exchange it for a 32bit with the same product key,
>> if
>> I'm not mistaken. You should have both right there on the installation
>> media.
>>
>> Otherwise, you can forget this and put confidence in what these good
>> people
>> have been telling you. I too think there are many good reasons to hang on
>> to
>> the 64bit one, as long as everything is behaving.
>>
>>
>> Tony. . .
>>
>>
>>
>> "Rick" <Rick@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:907C7C2A-7435-4D61-B01A-59ADD252F395@microsoft.com...
>> > Carlos:
>> > I am using the USB connection. I am not sure if the camera came with
>> > an
>> > adapter for Firewire. I was hoping that Vista would have a program
>> > that
>> > would download it, but did not try your suggestion. I will do that.
>> > It
>> > would be nice, but the only problem I still may encounter is Sonyuses a
>> > different format for their HD videos, ACHDV or something like that,
>> > that
>> > needs to be converted to be mastered in Adobe, and of course, that
>> > conversion
>> > program is in the software program that I cannot get to run while I
>> > have
>> > Vista 64 bit, it only runs in 32 bit. I will give it a shot when I get
>> > home,
>> > though, it's worth a try. Very discouraging knowing that I probably
>> > will
>> > have to reformat everything, but a new Vista program, and start over.
>> >
>> > Rick
>> > "Carlos" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Rick:
>> >> Are you using Firewire (IEEE1394) for downloading videos from your
>> >> camcorder
>> >> to your PC?
>> >> That is the connection I use to do it with my old JVC DV camera in
>> >> Vista
>> >> x64.
>> >> I use neither USB nor audio/video.
>> >> Just Firewire, no JVC software.
>> >> When I plug the camera I have a pop-up menu with Windows Movie Maker
>> >> offering me to make a movie and also NeroVision saying something
>> >> similar.
>> >> Carlos
>> >>
>> >> "Rick" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > Carlos:
>> >> > Unfortunately, when I build the new computer, I did it for the
>> >> > sole
>> >> > purpose of downloading videos from my new Sony HD digital camcorder
>> >> > I
>> >> > bought,
>> >> > and it worked on the old system, but was taking upto 8 hours to
>> >> > master
>> >> > a
>> >> > video. So, I did not check to see if it was Vista 64 bit compatible
>> >> > when I
>> >> > bought it. After discovering I could download pictures but not the
>> >> > videos, I
>> >> > then checked the Sony website and wrote to them, and unfortunately
>> >> > their
>> >> > software, which is the one I need, runs on Vista 32 bit but not 64.
>> >> > So, it
>> >> > looks like I will have to buy another version of Vista, the 32 bit,
>> >> > reformat
>> >> > the HD, and reinstall everyting all over again. Wish I had done
>> >> > just a
>> >> > little more research.
>> >> >
>> >> > "Carlos" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> > > Rick:
>> >> > > You might also try the freeware Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 in Vista
>> >> > > x64,
>> >> > > installing Windows XP 32-bit (as guest OS) and your problematic
>> >> > > apps
>> >> > > there.
>> >> > > That might "patch" your incompatibilities for the time being.
>> >> > > What apps are you giving problems?
>> >> > > Have you tried running them in XP SP2 compatibility mode?
>> >> > > There might be workarounds for your problems.
>> >> > > Carlos
>> >> > >
>> >> > > "Rick" wrote:
>> >> > >
>> >> > > > Thanks, Theo, that is what I was afraid of. I am not enarmoured
>> >> > > > at
>> >> > > > all with
>> >> > > > Vista, I was running XP on my old computer, but it was too slow,
>> >> > > > so
>> >> > > > I rebuilt
>> >> > > > a new computer with a Quad 4, 4 GB DDR2, 750 GB SATA, etc., and
>> >> > > > just figured
>> >> > > > it would be wise to use the 64 bit, as eventually it would be
>> >> > > > needed. Vista,
>> >> > > > however, is not letting me do anything from my old drive, which
>> >> > > > I
>> >> > > > slaved,
>> >> > > > multiple issues with the program thus far. I might just delete
>> >> > > > it
>> >> > > > and try XP
>> >> > > > on the new SATA drive.
>> >> > > >
>> >> > > > "Theo" wrote:
>> >> > > >
>> >> > > > > The 64-bit version boots up in the 64-bit mode only. There
>> >> > > > > is no way to make it boot in the 32-bit mode. If you want
>> >> > > > > to replace the 64-bit version, you must completely delete
>> >> > > > > the current installation and do a new installation of the
>> >> > > > > 32-bit version, or do a dual boot with each version on
>> >> > > > > different partitions or drives. There is neither an upgrade
>> >> > > > > path nor a downgrade path between the 2 versions.
>> >> > > > >
>> >> > > > >
>> >> > > > > Rick wrote:
>> >> > > > > > I recently purchased Vista 64 bit, when in retrospect I
>> >> > > > > > should
>> >> > > > > > have purchased
>> >> > > > > > th 32 bit version. I am now encoutering problems
>> >> > > > > > (obviously)
>> >> > > > > > running most of
>> >> > > > > > my programs, as they are not compatible with the 64 bit
>> >> > > > > > version. Is there
>> >> > > > > > any way to run the 64 bit version in a 32 bit mode, or is
>> >> > > > > > there
>> >> > > > > > any remedy to
>> >> > > > > > this problem? I was thinking that if all else fails I would
>> >> > > > > > have to go out
>> >> > > > > > and buy the 32 bit version, and reinstall it over the 64 bit
>> >> > > > > > version...agian,
>> >> > > > > > will that work if I do that, or am I going to have to
>> >> > > > > > reformat
>> >> > > > > > the disk, and
>> >> > > > > > start all over from scratch, which I hoping not to do, both
>> >> > > > > > from the
>> >> > > > > > perspective of cost and time.
>> >> > > > > >
>> >> > > > > > Rick
>> >> > > > >
>>
>>
>>
 
Re: Running Vista 64 bit in 32 bit mode

This option is only available if you purchase the full
Retail version. If you purchase an OEM version this option
does not exist.


Tony Sperling <tony.sperling@db wrote:
> Before making drastic decisions, Rick, you might tell us what version of
> Vista you have installed? If it's 'Ultimate' you can legally remove the
> 64bit installation and exchange it for a 32bit with the same product key, if
> I'm not mistaken. You should have both right there on the installation
> media.
>
> Otherwise, you can forget this and put confidence in what these good people
> have been telling you. I too think there are many good reasons to hang on to
> the 64bit one, as long as everything is behaving.
>
>
> Tony. . .
>
>
>
> "Rick" <Rick@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:907C7C2A-7435-4D61-B01A-59ADD252F395@microsoft.com...
>> Carlos:
>> I am using the USB connection. I am not sure if the camera came with an
>> adapter for Firewire. I was hoping that Vista would have a program that
>> would download it, but did not try your suggestion. I will do that. It
>> would be nice, but the only problem I still may encounter is Sonyuses a
>> different format for their HD videos, ACHDV or something like that, that
>> needs to be converted to be mastered in Adobe, and of course, that
>> conversion
>> program is in the software program that I cannot get to run while I have
>> Vista 64 bit, it only runs in 32 bit. I will give it a shot when I get
>> home,
>> though, it's worth a try. Very discouraging knowing that I probably will
>> have to reformat everything, but a new Vista program, and start over.
>>
>> Rick
>> "Carlos" wrote:
>>
>>> Rick:
>>> Are you using Firewire (IEEE1394) for downloading videos from your
>>> camcorder
>>> to your PC?
>>> That is the connection I use to do it with my old JVC DV camera in Vista
>>> x64.
>>> I use neither USB nor audio/video.
>>> Just Firewire, no JVC software.
>>> When I plug the camera I have a pop-up menu with Windows Movie Maker
>>> offering me to make a movie and also NeroVision saying something similar.
>>> Carlos
>>>
>>> "Rick" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Carlos:
>>>> Unfortunately, when I build the new computer, I did it for the sole
>>>> purpose of downloading videos from my new Sony HD digital camcorder I
>>>> bought,
>>>> and it worked on the old system, but was taking upto 8 hours to master
>>>> a
>>>> video. So, I did not check to see if it was Vista 64 bit compatible
>>>> when I
>>>> bought it. After discovering I could download pictures but not the
>>>> videos, I
>>>> then checked the Sony website and wrote to them, and unfortunately
>>>> their
>>>> software, which is the one I need, runs on Vista 32 bit but not 64.
>>>> So, it
>>>> looks like I will have to buy another version of Vista, the 32 bit,
>>>> reformat
>>>> the HD, and reinstall everyting all over again. Wish I had done just a
>>>> little more research.
>>>>
>>>> "Carlos" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Rick:
>>>>> You might also try the freeware Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 in Vista
>>>>> x64,
>>>>> installing Windows XP 32-bit (as guest OS) and your problematic apps
>>>>> there.
>>>>> That might "patch" your incompatibilities for the time being.
>>>>> What apps are you giving problems?
>>>>> Have you tried running them in XP SP2 compatibility mode?
>>>>> There might be workarounds for your problems.
>>>>> Carlos
>>>>>
>>>>> "Rick" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks, Theo, that is what I was afraid of. I am not enarmoured at
>>>>>> all with
>>>>>> Vista, I was running XP on my old computer, but it was too slow, so
>>>>>> I rebuilt
>>>>>> a new computer with a Quad 4, 4 GB DDR2, 750 GB SATA, etc., and
>>>>>> just figured
>>>>>> it would be wise to use the 64 bit, as eventually it would be
>>>>>> needed. Vista,
>>>>>> however, is not letting me do anything from my old drive, which I
>>>>>> slaved,
>>>>>> multiple issues with the program thus far. I might just delete it
>>>>>> and try XP
>>>>>> on the new SATA drive.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Theo" wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The 64-bit version boots up in the 64-bit mode only. There
>>>>>>> is no way to make it boot in the 32-bit mode. If you want
>>>>>>> to replace the 64-bit version, you must completely delete
>>>>>>> the current installation and do a new installation of the
>>>>>>> 32-bit version, or do a dual boot with each version on
>>>>>>> different partitions or drives. There is neither an upgrade
>>>>>>> path nor a downgrade path between the 2 versions.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Rick wrote:
>>>>>>>> I recently purchased Vista 64 bit, when in retrospect I should
>>>>>>>> have purchased
>>>>>>>> th 32 bit version. I am now encoutering problems (obviously)
>>>>>>>> running most of
>>>>>>>> my programs, as they are not compatible with the 64 bit
>>>>>>>> version. Is there
>>>>>>>> any way to run the 64 bit version in a 32 bit mode, or is there
>>>>>>>> any remedy to
>>>>>>>> this problem? I was thinking that if all else fails I would
>>>>>>>> have to go out
>>>>>>>> and buy the 32 bit version, and reinstall it over the 64 bit
>>>>>>>> version...agian,
>>>>>>>> will that work if I do that, or am I going to have to reformat
>>>>>>>> the disk, and
>>>>>>>> start all over from scratch, which I hoping not to do, both
>>>>>>>> from the
>>>>>>>> perspective of cost and time.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Rick
>
>
 
Re: Running Vista 64 bit in 32 bit mode

I am trying to run DV camera on Vista 64, but even with drivers, 64 tells me
"cannot find software." The manufacturer says camera is not compatible with
Vista 64. Run the same camera on different computer with Vista 32, it runs
fine. What to do?

"John Barnes" wrote:
> Most programs will not run from an old drive, whether XP or Vista. Most
> must be installed on the system they are going to run on. Most programs
> that will run on Vista 32 will also run on Vista 64, so make sure the
> programs are Vista compatible. Also, some of the newer motherboards do not
> have drivers for XP, so make sure they are available before you make the
> change.
>
> "Rick" <Rick@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:23DDC6CC-AA7E-42C0-BC83-32A447F94AE0@microsoft.com...
> > Thanks, Theo, that is what I was afraid of. I am not enarmoured at all
> > with
> > Vista, I was running XP on my old computer, but it was too slow, so I
> > rebuilt
> > a new computer with a Quad 4, 4 GB DDR2, 750 GB SATA, etc., and just
> > figured
> > it would be wise to use the 64 bit, as eventually it would be needed.
> > Vista,
> > however, is not letting me do anything from my old drive, which I slaved,
> > multiple issues with the program thus far. I might just delete it and try
> > XP
> > on the new SATA drive.
> >
> > "Theo" wrote:
> >
> >> The 64-bit version boots up in the 64-bit mode only. There
> >> is no way to make it boot in the 32-bit mode. If you want
> >> to replace the 64-bit version, you must completely delete
> >> the current installation and do a new installation of the
> >> 32-bit version, or do a dual boot with each version on
> >> different partitions or drives. There is neither an upgrade
> >> path nor a downgrade path between the 2 versions.
> >>
> >>
> >> Rick wrote:
> >> > I recently purchased Vista 64 bit, when in retrospect I should have
> >> > purchased
> >> > th 32 bit version. I am now encoutering problems (obviously) running
> >> > most of
> >> > my programs, as they are not compatible with the 64 bit version. Is
> >> > there
> >> > any way to run the 64 bit version in a 32 bit mode, or is there any
> >> > remedy to
> >> > this problem? I was thinking that if all else fails I would have to go
> >> > out
> >> > and buy the 32 bit version, and reinstall it over the 64 bit
> >> > version...agian,
> >> > will that work if I do that, or am I going to have to reformat the
> >> > disk, and
> >> > start all over from scratch, which I hoping not to do, both from the
> >> > perspective of cost and time.
> >> >
> >> > Rick
> >>
>
>
 
Re: Running Vista 64 bit in 32 bit mode



"Duke" <Duke@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D7F0EE23-6169-43EF-A593-41F1B8306079@microsoft.com...
> I am trying to run DV camera on Vista 64, but even with drivers, 64 tells
> me
> "cannot find software." The manufacturer says camera is not compatible
> with
> Vista 64. Run the same camera on different computer with Vista 32, it
> runs
> fine. What to do?

I know this isn't what you want to hear but it's true.
You only have two choices:

1. Get a different camera.

2. Go back to Vista 32 or any other supported OS.

Tom Lake
 
Re: Running Vista 64 bit in 32 bit mode

You are replying to a very old thread. You should start a new
thread.

You really have not given enough info - brand and model of camera
are missing.

some DV cameras have both USB and firewire connections. in some
cases there is no USB support but firewire night work.



On Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:45:01 -0700, Duke
<Duke@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>I am trying to run DV camera on Vista 64, but even with drivers, 64 tells me
>"cannot find software." The manufacturer says camera is not compatible with
>Vista 64. Run the same camera on different computer with Vista 32, it runs
>fine. What to do?
>
--

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