[volley]

Confused by the front page of Microcenter.com. I thought all Vista versions were 64-bit. No? Are there multiple versions now?

 

[mmace]

since you can run it on 32 bit processors it'd be stupid doing just for 64 bit


as far as I know, there's 8 versions:

Home, Home premium, business & Ultimate - all in 32 bit & 64 bit versions

 

[slothy]

The 64bit versions of vista still have the same problem as 64bit xp did - poor drivers

 

[sotti]



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Originally Posted by volley /forum/post/0


Confused by the front page of Microcenter.com. I thought all Vista versions were 64-bit. No? Are there multiple versions now?

You are wrong.


Just like XP, there are 32bit and 64bit versions of the OS.


Do yourself a favor and use the 32bit version, the 64bit version will be a headache.

 

[ChrisL01]

I believe that the retails versions of Windows Vista include both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions. I guess it doesn't work that way OEM, which would make perfect sense as OEM systems will ship as one or the other.


Chris

 

[CDubbs]

Home Basic

Home Advanced

Business

Enterprise

Ultimate


All in 64 and 32 bit versions, the only versions with the Media Center interface are Home Adv and Ultimate.


Tablet edition is a component of bus/ent/ult for you carputer folks.


*Edit

These are shipped individually for OEM copies. It is my understanding the retail boxes will include both 32 and 64bit discs, with 1 license.


The problem is primarily with the equipment manufacturers re: drivers. Why would HP and Canon want to release (read: invest money developing) 64-bit drivers for 2-5 yearold printers. Its easier and more profitable to let the early adopters buy a new model.

 

[joshbish]

I believe only the retail Ultimate edition will come with both 32 and 64bit versions. You'll have to request the 64 bit version with the other editions and pay shipping and handling. I think.