x64 Compatibility Tool

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I am currently running Vista Ultimate and want to go back to XP professional.
I want to use the 64 bit OS but am not sure what hardware and software will
not be compatible. Is there a Compatibility Tool or upgrade advisor I can run
on my current Vista OS to see if the switch is worth it. I currently am
running an Intel core 2 6400 @ 2.13GHz have 4gig of ram vista only sees 3. I
will not consider going to Vista x64 because I think Vista is slower then XP
and overall sucks.
 
Re: x64 Compatibility Tool

No, there isn't. You'll need to look at what hardware you have, and then do
the research with the hardware vendors to see if they have XP x64 drivers.
Same issues for software. Most 32-bit software will just work. But some will
not. If it has a system level driver (such as AV or disk defragmenters),
that driver has to be 64-bit. And if its installer is 16 bit, you're out of
luck - there is NO support for any 16 bit software in any 64-bit version of
Microsoft OS.

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/xperts64
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel


"Dan Codispoti" <DanCodispoti@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D960182C-55D4-42FB-B19E-24B9A6ED69F0@microsoft.com...
>I am currently running Vista Ultimate and want to go back to XP
>professional.
> I want to use the 64 bit OS but am not sure what hardware and software
> will
> not be compatible. Is there a Compatibility Tool or upgrade advisor I can
> run
> on my current Vista OS to see if the switch is worth it. I currently am
> running an Intel core 2 6400 @ 2.13GHz have 4gig of ram vista only sees 3.
> I
> will not consider going to Vista x64 because I think Vista is slower then
> XP
> and overall sucks.
 
Re: x64 Compatibility Tool

On Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:35:00 -0800, Dan Codispoti wrote:

> I am currently running Vista Ultimate and want to go back to XP
> professional. I want to use the 64 bit OS but am not sure what hardware
> and software will not be compatible. Is there a Compatibility Tool or
> upgrade advisor I can run on my current Vista OS to see if the switch is
> worth it. I currently am running an Intel core 2 6400 @ 2.13GHz have
> 4gig of ram vista only sees 3. I will not consider going to Vista x64
> because I think Vista is slower then XP and overall sucks.

.... And so does XP 64. To maximize productivity, I use XP 32. If you want
to play and enjoy true multitasking with ultimate speed, try Ubuntu Linux
7.10, you won't look back.
 
Re: x64 Compatibility Tool

On Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:57:08 +0000, Hammond wrote:

> On Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:35:00 -0800, Dan Codispoti wrote:
>
>> I am currently running Vista Ultimate and want to go back to XP
>> professional. I want to use the 64 bit OS but am not sure what hardware
>> and software will not be compatible. Is there a Compatibility Tool or
>> upgrade advisor I can run on my current Vista OS to see if the switch
>> is worth it. I currently am running an Intel core 2 6400 @ 2.13GHz have
>> 4gig of ram vista only sees 3. I will not consider going to Vista x64
>> because I think Vista is slower then XP and overall sucks.
>
> ... And so does XP 64. To maximize productivity, I use XP 32. If you
> want to play and enjoy true multitasking with ultimate speed, try Ubuntu
> Linux 7.10, you won't look back.

Here is another enlightenment which I "borrowed" from someone else:

"Wouldn't waste hard drive space on Vista. This latest Microsoft disaster
will probably be their last. They can't go any further with the NT kernel
(written in 1991), and they don't have anybody left who has the slightest
idea about writing a new kernel." Remember Windows 95? Ouch! That really
hurts!

So there you have it, cabbage heads. I doubt you can learn much in this
newsgroup. This hole is the feeding ground for such characters as
Charlie Mussel (don't forget the MVP), Colin Barnhorse, John Barn, and
Sancho Pansa (A.K.A. Carlos).

I haven't used XP 64 in months and I don't even miss it. Useless junk.
 
Re: x64 Compatibility Tool

Ad hominems are poor netiquette. If you hate MS and Windows why are you
here? You are wasting your time.

"virago" <post@server.net> wrote in message
news:479218c4$0$31756$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> On Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:57:08 +0000, Hammond wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:35:00 -0800, Dan Codispoti wrote:
>>
>>> I am currently running Vista Ultimate and want to go back to XP
>>> professional. I want to use the 64 bit OS but am not sure what hardware
>>> and software will not be compatible. Is there a Compatibility Tool or
>>> upgrade advisor I can run on my current Vista OS to see if the switch
>>> is worth it. I currently am running an Intel core 2 6400 @ 2.13GHz have
>>> 4gig of ram vista only sees 3. I will not consider going to Vista x64
>>> because I think Vista is slower then XP and overall sucks.
>>
>> ... And so does XP 64. To maximize productivity, I use XP 32. If you
>> want to play and enjoy true multitasking with ultimate speed, try Ubuntu
>> Linux 7.10, you won't look back.
>
> Here is another enlightenment which I "borrowed" from someone else:
>
> "Wouldn't waste hard drive space on Vista. This latest Microsoft disaster
> will probably be their last. They can't go any further with the NT kernel
> (written in 1991), and they don't have anybody left who has the slightest
> idea about writing a new kernel." Remember Windows 95? Ouch! That really
> hurts!
>
> So there you have it, cabbage heads. I doubt you can learn much in this
> newsgroup. This hole is the feeding ground for such characters as
> Charlie Mussel (don't forget the MVP), Colin Barnhorse, John Barn, and
> Sancho Pansa (A.K.A. Carlos).
>
> I haven't used XP 64 in months and I don't even miss it. Useless junk.
 
Re: x64 Compatibility Tool

Actually I don't hate windows just Vista.

"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

> Ad hominems are poor netiquette. If you hate MS and Windows why are you
> here? You are wasting your time.
>
> "virago" <post@server.net> wrote in message
> news:479218c4$0$31756$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> > On Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:57:08 +0000, Hammond wrote:
> >
> >> On Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:35:00 -0800, Dan Codispoti wrote:
> >>
> >>> I am currently running Vista Ultimate and want to go back to XP
> >>> professional. I want to use the 64 bit OS but am not sure what hardware
> >>> and software will not be compatible. Is there a Compatibility Tool or
> >>> upgrade advisor I can run on my current Vista OS to see if the switch
> >>> is worth it. I currently am running an Intel core 2 6400 @ 2.13GHz have
> >>> 4gig of ram vista only sees 3. I will not consider going to Vista x64
> >>> because I think Vista is slower then XP and overall sucks.
> >>
> >> ... And so does XP 64. To maximize productivity, I use XP 32. If you
> >> want to play and enjoy true multitasking with ultimate speed, try Ubuntu
> >> Linux 7.10, you won't look back.
> >
> > Here is another enlightenment which I "borrowed" from someone else:
> >
> > "Wouldn't waste hard drive space on Vista. This latest Microsoft disaster
> > will probably be their last. They can't go any further with the NT kernel
> > (written in 1991), and they don't have anybody left who has the slightest
> > idea about writing a new kernel." Remember Windows 95? Ouch! That really
> > hurts!
> >
> > So there you have it, cabbage heads. I doubt you can learn much in this
> > newsgroup. This hole is the feeding ground for such characters as
> > Charlie Mussel (don't forget the MVP), Colin Barnhorse, John Barn, and
> > Sancho Pansa (A.K.A. Carlos).
> >
> > I haven't used XP 64 in months and I don't even miss it. Useless junk.
>
 
Re: x64 Compatibility Tool

On Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:24:00 -0800, Dan Codispoti
<DanCodispoti@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>Actually I don't hate windows just Vista.

They should have worked a bit longer on it. I am sure they can make a good
product out of it, but it's still behaving as beta software :-( The
performance is lacking, and for all of it, I rather stick to XP64 for now,
than upgrading to Vista 64, because XP64 rules!! :-)

We bought new officemachines with Vista, but the lack of drivers made us go
back to XP. The reason for choosing Vista was the enhanced security,
because these machines are connected to the internet 24/7, but with
additional security-software, XP runs just as fine. But, when SP1 is
finished and released, we'll give it another try on production and
office-machines.

jud
 
Re: x64 Compatibility Tool

So, you're leaving? Bye!


"virago" <post@server.net> wrote in message
news:479218c4$0$31756$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> On Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:57:08 +0000, Hammond wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:35:00 -0800, Dan Codispoti wrote:
>>
>>> I am currently running Vista Ultimate and want to go back to XP
>>> professional. I want to use the 64 bit OS but am not sure what hardware
>>> and software will not be compatible. Is there a Compatibility Tool or
>>> upgrade advisor I can run on my current Vista OS to see if the switch
>>> is worth it. I currently am running an Intel core 2 6400 @ 2.13GHz have
>>> 4gig of ram vista only sees 3. I will not consider going to Vista x64
>>> because I think Vista is slower then XP and overall sucks.
>>
>> ... And so does XP 64. To maximize productivity, I use XP 32. If you
>> want to play and enjoy true multitasking with ultimate speed, try Ubuntu
>> Linux 7.10, you won't look back.
>
> Here is another enlightenment which I "borrowed" from someone else:
>
> "Wouldn't waste hard drive space on Vista. This latest Microsoft disaster
> will probably be their last. They can't go any further with the NT kernel
> (written in 1991), and they don't have anybody left who has the slightest
> idea about writing a new kernel." Remember Windows 95? Ouch! That really
> hurts!
>
> So there you have it, cabbage heads. I doubt you can learn much in this
> newsgroup. This hole is the feeding ground for such characters as
> Charlie Mussel (don't forget the MVP), Colin Barnhorse, John Barn, and
> Sancho Pansa (A.K.A. Carlos).
>
> I haven't used XP 64 in months and I don't even miss it. Useless junk.
 
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