32-bit version of vista compared to the 64-bit version

Hi just want to know if how and there I should install vista 64 bit on my PC and what are the requirements should my pc be for vista 64 currently, I use vista 32 bit os on my pc, but it doesn't seem to work properly, I have an intel core duo cpu E8400 @ 3 .00GHz with 4 GB of ram is this compatible for vista 64? If so how can I change to be 32-bit to a 64-bit version

Hello Binn1980,

Thank you for posting.  The simple answer to your question is how both use ram.  The 32-bit version has a maximum limit of 4 GB of ram he sees, where as the 64-bit can see and use more than 4 GB of ram.  You should be fine with the 32-bit version, unless you install more than 4 GB of ram on your system.  Another thing is that the 64-bit version requires all device drivers to be 64 bit as well, which has not been fully adopted by all manufacters devices immediately.

Please let me know if this helps you. Zack
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