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• 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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• Windows vista ultamite verses windows 7 rc

  I have two laptops.both under windows vista professional, I was download disc.i gunna want to appolize.it was my fault.i need to trial and error.guy thing... ok now vista windows is better for me? I have a
  Gateway Tablet running winxp / the error of the trial now would always not a programm, new unproven or a fresh download what would get someone as blurp, no ultamite. work for my laptop? is there a trial key and the download, for windows ultamin.what should make throws arms upward in the air
  you

  ChaVic salvation,

  Thank you for using Vista answers Forum.

  If your laptop is running Vista business, you can probably run ultimate.
  It is not a trial of the ultimate version, but there is an Express upgrade.
  Here is some additional information on that:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Vista/compare-editions/ultimate.aspx

  I hope this helps.

  Chris
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• No sound while recording with Windows Vista

  Hello!

  Thanks in advance for the help!

  I have a new 430 of XPS from Dell running Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit.

  I try to save and the external audio source (old audio cassettes) using audio recordings of Vista. I am inputing the audio using the socket "line in" on the back of the computer.  The Visual meter shows a signal is present, and I can save, save and playback of the audio file after it is saved.  The problem is that I can't hear any sound when recording from an external audio source.  I check in 'Sounds' in the Panel, and in 'line' monitor shows it receives a signal (and the level is turned up), but nothing is heard in real-time.  No speakers are silent. All the other sounds of the computer, MP3 and CD is heard without difficulty.  When I do a check for speaker under 'Sounds', the speakers work fine.  But I hear no audio registration until after I record the signal.

  The computer is only 2 months old, and I've never been able to hear any audio registration in real time.  This isn't something that just stopped working.

  I also use Total Recorder 7.1 and I have the same problem.  Total Recorder sees the external audio input signal and saves it.  But I do not what I did until I have read the saved file.  With Windows XP I always heard an external audio input as soon as I plugged the audio source, but so far it does not the same under Vista.

  Device Manager tells me that my sound card and driver are operating normally.

  Any ideas anyone?  Is there a change in Vista compared to XP?  Have they blocked the monitoring in real time because of some problems of conflicts or comments?  I'm just guessing.

  Thank you!!!

  Dan

  http://en.community.Dell.com/forums/t/19250187.aspx?c=us&l=en&CS=04&s=BSD

  Solution seems to be to disable the integrated sound card and buy a PCI sound card. Good news is that they are cheap.

  Just to be sure, it is the last driver I could find at Dell

  http://support.us.Dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&CS=04&l=en&s=BSD&ReleaseID=R190321&formatcnt=1&LIBID=0&FILEID=261430

  I suspect the integrated sound card is not full duplex or the available driver is unable to drive. The first is my best guess.

  So the bottom line is that you need a PCI Full Duplex sound card that works with 64-bit windows. The highest and digital sample rate 24 - bit is better, but I don't know it wouldn't be difficult to exceed the specifications on board. Rob - support element, Cascade Bicycle Club P.O. Box 15165, Seattle, WA. 98115-0165 206-522-3222-24 hr hotline 206-522-BIKE http://www.cascade.org

• Windows Vista Edition upgrade Home Premium Windows Vista Business

  Hello

  I recently bought a HP Pavilion dv6 1199EE laptop and it has a version of Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 system Type 32 bit installed.

  Now, I want this transition to Windows Vista Business full Edition without formatting & reinstall OS because I don't want to lose the features & programs came with the lap top. I would buy the Windows Vista Professional with the product key on the local market in my country.

  First of all, I want your advice what is the best Vista professional should I buy?

  Second, what are the professional measures to update without formatting the hard drive of my laptop?

  Concerning

  Mr. Sayadi

  You cannot upgrade Vista Home Premium to Vista Business.

  It is not a Vista upgrade path.

  You have clean installation, back up ALL your data and reinstall all the programs.

  Upgrade paths:

  -of Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate.
  -from Vista Home Premium to Ultimate.
  -from Vista Business to Ultimate

  And there's no. Vista Business Ultimate version.

  You will need to purchase a full version of Vista Business and do a clean install.

  OR buy a Vista Ultimate upgrade version and do a upgrade.

  If you do an upgrade to Vista Ultimate, it SHOULD be with a 32-bit Ultimate Upgrade disk.

  There is only a single company of Vista, but you can buy the full version 32 bit or 64 bit OS and do a clean install...

  All depends on the amount of RAM for the need to use.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Vista/compare-editions/default.aspx

  Read the info above the link to compare the versions; then make your choice.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Windows Vista is really a power hog?

  Well my laptop is running Windows XP service pack 3, but I'm looking at upgrading to a newer Windows operating system. I am interested in Vista because it's a cheaper option then 7 but many people said that it is a resource hog and has many problems to be worth buying. Is it really true or is it all lies?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-AU/Windows-Vista/products/system-requirements

  Read the above MS recommended configuration.

  The RAM should be at least 2GBs for reasonable access the speed of your system.

  1 GB is too little.

  But, you can also try Readyboost, if you have only about 1 GB of RAM.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial136.html

  Windows ReadyBoost allows Vista to use the compatible USB flash drives as a cache instead of the hard drive. It is faster because it has been shown that the small random reads and writes on flash RAM may be 8 to 10 times faster than the caching to one of your hard drives. To really take advantage of this new feature, Microsoft suggests that you provide enough space on aflash player for ReadyBoost so that you are in at least a physical 1:1 with your RAM installed report.

  Read the above info.

  And in the configuration required in 1 link at the top of the answer to thie, notice the increased graphics that are required in Vista compared to XP

  Hope the above helps.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• What does windows vista ultimate 32 - bit OS?

  Please explain on the function of the type of system...

  Hi dudex3eme,

  Here is a list of the different functions of the different versions of Windows Vista: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/compare-editions/default.aspx, is the difference between 32-bit and 64 bits: 32 bits may use only 3 GB of RAM, while a 64-bit OS has some compatibility issues.

  I hope this helps.

• Because my laptop tailored to use Windows vista

  My laptop got 1 GB of RAM and is able to run vista basic? Because when I use it, everything seems slow and laggy.

  My laptop got 1 GB of RAM and is able to run vista basic? Because when I use it, everything seems slow and laggy.

  Source of information:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Vista/compare-editions/Home-Basic.aspx

  Windows Vista Home Basic

  The system configuration required

  Recommended system configuration

  • 1 GHz 32-bit (x 86) or 64-bit (x 64) processor

  • 512 MB of system memory

  • 20 GB HDD at least 15 GB of available space

  • Support for DirectX 9 and 32 MB memory graphics graphics

  • DVD-ROM drive

  • Audio output

  • Internet access (fees may apply)

  The real needs and the functionality of the product may vary depending on your system configuration. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features and edition of Windows Vista will be running on your computer.

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• Type of file system for Windows 7

  Separated from this thread.

  Buth that I take for windows 7 ultimate fat 32 or ntfs

  NTFS is the file system recommended for Windows and hard disks be used with Windows. It is more stable and more secure than FAT32. In addition, FAT32 has some limitations like maximum file size should be 4 GB only, not supported (EFS) encryption, etc..

  More information can be found in the link below:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/comparing-NTFS-and-FAT-file-systems

• Vista 32 bit?

  I work at home, connect to my employer and buy a new PC.  My employer will not support Vista 64 bit, but will support Vista 32 bit.  How will I know when you shop, Vista is announced.  Vista 32-bit is a certain edition?  What can I get?  Thank you.

  MARD

  The PC will tell you what version they have installed.

  32-bit PC will have 3gig max RAM listed on them.

  Most 64-bit of the PC will be 4gig or more Ram listed on them. As cheap as current memory is at this time that it is not likely, you'll find a computer for Vista 64-bit with less than 4gig.

  Do not get basic Vista.

  Make sure that your employer will support Vista Premium or Ultimate. They may require Vista business or Ultimate (which includes all the features of Vista Business)

  Compare versions - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/compare-editions/default.aspx Microsoft Partner - "gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the war room. »

• How can I send a fax using pc? What improvements are needed by my O.S. (Vista Home Prem.64 bit quad) to allow the sending of a fax? Scanner/printer is installed.

  Using comcast for internet cable. Service not switched. Built in soft modem Agere Systems PCI-SV92 PP. Epson CX8400 printer / scanner installed. What additional software/hardware, or fax service subscription may I need? Any suggestion is appreciated. Thank you, Ken. Ken

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Vista/compare-editions/default.aspx

  As you can see from the link above of MS, Vista Home versions do not come with Fax software.

  Home Premium, you can only change it to Vista Ultimate, which has included Fax software.

  A less expensive way is to buy 3rd party software Fax: http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/Snappy_Fax_2000/snappyfax.html

  Snappy Fax 2000 allows you to send and receive faxes from your computer. You can use your scanner to scan documents and then sent a fax to any fax machine, or use the print command other applications to use the virtual fax printer, allowing you to send faxes directly from most Windows applications. In addition, the program also supports faxes sending via the internet, filtering of unwanted faxes and transfer incoming faxes to other fax or e-mail addresses. Additional features include import address book, faxes by email (with zip for images support), OCR, spell checking and much more.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I have a Vista Ultimate I want to connect remotely to a Vista Home premium laptop.

  Can I connect FOR the ultimate home premium?  I just get the message "this computer cannot connect to the remote computer.".   If Home premium does not work, do you know if XP Home Edition will allow this?

  I checked the firewall and telnet ports so I think I should be good... Sorry for what is dense.

  Hi Cnjday,

  Remote Desktop connection feature is available only in vista business and ultimate edition. Windows XP Professional also supports this feature.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Vista/compare-editions/default.aspx

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Vista/features/Remote-Desktop-connection.aspx

  I hope this helps.

  Bindu S - Microsoft Support

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• Reclassification of Vist to Windows 7. How can I purchase a version upgrade compared to the purchase of a new package of Windows 7.

  I have Windows Vista 64 bit, OEM installed on my computer, but does not receive the original disk.  Looking to upgrade to windows 7.  At the same time, I want to start with a clean hard disk (reformatting).  I also have a box of 7 windows CD, but it has been installed on another computer.   How can I reformat my hard drive and do a windows 7 upgrade.  I think that if I can get another license number, I can use my cd to do the reinstall.  suggestions?

  Hello

  It depends on the type of Windows 7 license you, as to whether you can transfer it or not.

  Pre-installed Licenses OEM (HP, Acer, etc.) and the Microsoft System Builder OEM licenses are tied to the first machine that they are installed on and channels of license when this machine dies.

  OEM licenses are not transferable.

  If you have purchased your own license retail of Windows 7 and installed yourself, yes you can transfer it to another computer.

  Retail licenses are transferable.

  Just be sure that you have only installed on one machine at a time.

  A single license means one Installation.

  And there is no way to upgrade between 32-bit and 64-bit, or 64 bit to 32 bit.

  They must be the same bit syastem of operation or a clean install should be done.

  There are several methods to reinstall Vista.

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery Partition on the hard drive to reinstall Vista on how you purchased your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  And if you do not score a manufacturer of recovery on your hard drive, you should be able to make your own recovery from her disks to reinstall the operating system.

  Go to programs > name of the manufacturer of your computer > then their system or recovery tools software topics for them, depending on how it is formulated.

  If you can't find any reference to it, contact the manufacturer for advice on how to make these recovery disks.

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• How is good compared to windows security essentials windows Defender I run vista ultimate 64 bit

  When I run security essentials on my vista ultimate 64 bit pc that I do not in the Add Remove programs and stop some programs from running at startup to the top is normal, because it is not happened on my old windows xp,

  MSE (microsoft security essentials) stops Windows | Defender.

  Therefore, you will not be able to access Windows Defender in order to change some startup programs.

  If this is your problem, here's another way to go to start programs...

  Start > Search box, type msconfig > press enter > at the top, click on start > here is the list of startup programs.

  To disable, uncheck the box in front.

  Press OK when finished.

  > I can't enter in Add Remove programs...
  Why not?

  In Vista, it called programs and features, not add/remove.

• How can I install Windows Movie Maker 2.6 on my victory. 7? I don't want to win. Live Movie Maker. It is spam, compared with 2.6 MM Windows to Vista.

  On my Vista op system, I strongly use Windows Movie Maker. On my laptop Win.7 op system I have that Win. LIVE Movie Maker which is frankly junk. How can I install windows Movie Maker on my os. Win. 7?

  The big question is why MS took a good (not perfect), Windows Movie Maker for Vista and group a lot less - than to win. Live Movie Maker?

  On my Vista op system, I strongly use Windows Movie Maker. On my laptop Win.7 op system I have that Win. LIVE Movie Maker which is frankly junk. How can I install windows Movie Maker on my os. Win. 7?

  The big question is why MS took a good (not perfect), Windows Movie Maker for Vista and group a lot less - than to win. Live Movie Maker?

  For your information, Windows Movie Maker 2.6 is just a "water-down" version designed for computers cannot run the built-in Windows Movie maker 6.0

  Windows Movie maker 6.0 comes with Vista.
  2.6 MM Windows does not come with Vista. It is not a 'new' program. It is a compromise version.
  Excerpt from http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=34
  Overview

  Movie Maker 2.6 is for Windows Vista users whose computer cannot run the Vista's Movie Maker version.

  To test whether your computer can run Vista's Movie Maker version:

  1. on the start menu, click all programs.
  2. click on Windows Movie Maker.

  If Movie Maker starts, you must not download version 2.6.

  If you get an error message that says: "Windows Movie Maker cannot start because your video card does not support the required level of hardware acceleration or hardware acceleration is not available", download and install Movie Maker 2.6.

  .............................................................................................................................................

  Windows Live Movie Maker is better, contrary to what you feel. Maybe, you're just not used to it?

  How can you install version 2.6? Go to the net.

  If you like Windows Movie Maker 6.0 so, here's a tutorial to install it in Windows 7 computers.
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/35151-Windows-Movie-Maker-6-0-install-Windows-7-a.html