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date: Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:43:47 -0400,
group: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
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Re: Advise on which version of Vista
Hi Steve,
Stick with what you have unless you have software specifically written to
take advantage of 64-bit processing and have more than 4GB of memory.
Are there features in Ultimate that you need or require? If not, there is no
point to spending money on the upgrade.
As to the other issue, that of the availability of 64-bit drivers, you
should check with the manufacturer to ensure they are available. But again,
unless you have software that is written to take advantage of it, upgrading
will not serve to enhance your user experience.
--
Best of Luck,
Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
"Steve B." wrote in message
news:kfvob4hbol94sru7ofobrijfo5p537qag0@4ax.com...
> Hello,
>
> I just purchased a new computer which came pre-installed with Vista
> Home Premium 64 bit. I was a little apprehensive to go with Vista
> after everything that I've read and heard, but I had no choice since
> the computer that I wanted was only available with Vista.
>
> Before I begin loading all of my software and setting up my
> peripherals, I was thinking about upgrading the OS to Vista Ultimate,
> but I'm not sure if I should go 32 bit or 64 bit. I have read that
> there are still many companies with no software or drivers for the 64
> bit version. Is this accurate or hype?
>
> Lastly, I was interested in the group's thoughts regarding whether I
> should just stick with Home Premium 64bit or go to Ultimate and if I
> do go to Ultimate, would the 32 or 64 bit version set me up for more
> or less headaches throughout the process.
> Thanks in Advance!!!
> Regards,
>
> Steve B.
date: Mon, 1 Sep 2008 21:05:01 -0400
author: Rick Rogers
Re: Advise on which version of Vista
On Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:43:47 -0400, Steve B.
wrote:
>Hello,
>
>I just purchased a new computer which came pre-installed with Vista
>Home Premium 64 bit. I was a little apprehensive to go with Vista
>after everything that I've read and heard, but I had no choice since
>the computer that I wanted was only available with Vista.
>
>Before I begin loading all of my software and setting up my
>peripherals, I was thinking about upgrading the OS to Vista Ultimate,
>but I'm not sure if I should go 32 bit or 64 bit. I have read that
>there are still many companies with no software or drivers for the 64
>bit version. Is this accurate or hype?
>
>Lastly, I was interested in the group's thoughts regarding whether I
>should just stick with Home Premium 64bit or go to Ultimate and if I
>do go to Ultimate, would the 32 or 64 bit version set me up for more
>or less headaches throughout the process.
>Thanks in Advance!!!
>Regards,
>
>Steve B.
What is you reason for wanting to upgrading?
Don't know, check this list:
http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=587581&SiteID=17
Anyone with an ounce of brains quickly sees there is little advantage
in "upgrading" from Home Premium to Ultimate since the majority of
features are already included. Another way to look at it is read what
some of the wannabe "experts" claim they use, especially the bone-head
Frank, this newsgroup's resident moron and blowhard. It always makes
sense to do the exact opposite of what this phony windbag and potty
mouth suggests. He claims to use Ultimate. Therefore avoid it like the
plague.
date: Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:20:31 -0500
author: Ringmaster
Re: Advise on which version of Vista
Ringmaster wrote:
> On Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:43:47 -0400, Steve B.
> wrote:
>
>
>>Hello,
>>
>>I just purchased a new computer which came pre-installed with Vista
>>Home Premium 64 bit. I was a little apprehensive to go with Vista
>>after everything that I've read and heard, but I had no choice since
>>the computer that I wanted was only available with Vista.
>>
>>Before I begin loading all of my software and setting up my
>>peripherals, I was thinking about upgrading the OS to Vista Ultimate,
>>but I'm not sure if I should go 32 bit or 64 bit. I have read that
>>there are still many companies with no software or drivers for the 64
>>bit version. Is this accurate or hype?
>>
>>Lastly, I was interested in the group's thoughts regarding whether I
>>should just stick with Home Premium 64bit or go to Ultimate and if I
>>do go to Ultimate, would the 32 or 64 bit version set me up for more
>>or less headaches throughout the process.
>>Thanks in Advance!!!
>>Regards,
>>
>>Steve B.
>
>
> What is you reason for wanting to upgrading?
>
> Don't know, check this list:
>
> http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=587581&SiteID=17
>
> Anyone with an ounce of brains quickly sees there is little advantage
> in "upgrading" from Home Premium to Ultimate since the majority of
> features are already included. Another way to look at it is read what
> some of the wannabe "experts" claim they use, especially the bone-head
> Frank, this newsgroup's resident moron and blowhard. It always makes
> sense to do the exact opposite of what this phony windbag and potty
> mouth suggests. He claims to use Ultimate. Therefore avoid it like the
> plague.
hehehe...why not tell the op the truth, mr drunken lying pig!
Remember...how you said that you really needed Ultimate but were too
cheap to spend the extra $10-20 or so. Instead you got Business and have
had problems ever since. Remember that you stupid jackass idiot moron
POS drunken lying PIG!
My advice to everyone is to go with the top of the line, Ultimate Best
to have more than needed rather than regretting not getting enough.
date: Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:35:57 -0700
author: fb
Re: Advise on which version of Vista
Since his computer came with home premium 64 bit, he has no driver
problems - except for his desired older hardware. His main concern is likely
finding programs that can take full advantage of the 64 bit computer he has
purchased.
--
Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience
"Rick Rogers" wrote in message
news:e$fbzfJDJHA.3396@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Hi Steve,
>
> Stick with what you have unless you have software specifically written to
> take advantage of 64-bit processing and have more than 4GB of memory.
>
> Are there features in Ultimate that you need or require? If not, there is
> no point to spending money on the upgrade.
>
> As to the other issue, that of the availability of 64-bit drivers, you
> should check with the manufacturer to ensure they are available. But
> again, unless you have software that is written to take advantage of it,
> upgrading will not serve to enhance your user experience.
>
> --
> Best of Luck,
>
> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
> My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
>
> "Steve B." wrote in message
> news:kfvob4hbol94sru7ofobrijfo5p537qag0@4ax.com...
>> Hello,
>>
>> I just purchased a new computer which came pre-installed with Vista
>> Home Premium 64 bit. I was a little apprehensive to go with Vista
>> after everything that I've read and heard, but I had no choice since
>> the computer that I wanted was only available with Vista.
>>
>> Before I begin loading all of my software and setting up my
>> peripherals, I was thinking about upgrading the OS to Vista Ultimate,
>> but I'm not sure if I should go 32 bit or 64 bit. I have read that
>> there are still many companies with no software or drivers for the 64
>> bit version. Is this accurate or hype?
>>
>> Lastly, I was interested in the group's thoughts regarding whether I
>> should just stick with Home Premium 64bit or go to Ultimate and if I
>> do go to Ultimate, would the 32 or 64 bit version set me up for more
>> or less headaches throughout the process.
>> Thanks in Advance!!!
>> Regards,
>>
>> Steve B.
>
date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 04:55:59 -0400
author: Richard Urban
Re: Advise on which version of Vista
I suspect that the OP, like many, has confused 64-bit hardware with a 64-bit
installation. Lots of x64 systems out there, but most are delivered with the
x86 version.
--
Best of Luck,
Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
"Richard Urban" wrote in message
news:uPX34mNDJHA.1228@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Since his computer came with home premium 64 bit, he has no driver
> problems - except for his desired older hardware. His main concern is
> likely finding programs that can take full advantage of the 64 bit
> computer he has purchased.
>
> --
>
> Richard Urban
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Desktop Experience
>
>
> "Rick Rogers" wrote in message
> news:e$fbzfJDJHA.3396@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Hi Steve,
>>
>> Stick with what you have unless you have software specifically written to
>> take advantage of 64-bit processing and have more than 4GB of memory.
>>
>> Are there features in Ultimate that you need or require? If not, there is
>> no point to spending money on the upgrade.
>>
>> As to the other issue, that of the availability of 64-bit drivers, you
>> should check with the manufacturer to ensure they are available. But
>> again, unless you have software that is written to take advantage of it,
>> upgrading will not serve to enhance your user experience.
>>
>> --
>> Best of Luck,
>>
>> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
>> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
>> My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
>>
>> "Steve B." wrote in message
>> news:kfvob4hbol94sru7ofobrijfo5p537qag0@4ax.com...
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I just purchased a new computer which came pre-installed with Vista
>>> Home Premium 64 bit. I was a little apprehensive to go with Vista
>>> after everything that I've read and heard, but I had no choice since
>>> the computer that I wanted was only available with Vista.
>>>
>>> Before I begin loading all of my software and setting up my
>>> peripherals, I was thinking about upgrading the OS to Vista Ultimate,
>>> but I'm not sure if I should go 32 bit or 64 bit. I have read that
>>> there are still many companies with no software or drivers for the 64
>>> bit version. Is this accurate or hype?
>>>
>>> Lastly, I was interested in the group's thoughts regarding whether I
>>> should just stick with Home Premium 64bit or go to Ultimate and if I
>>> do go to Ultimate, would the 32 or 64 bit version set me up for more
>>> or less headaches throughout the process.
>>> Thanks in Advance!!!
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Steve B.
>>
>
date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 06:12:33 -0400
author: Rick Rogers
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