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    Advantages/Disadvantages VIsta 64-bit?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Nvidia, Jan 6, 2008.

  1. Nvidia

    Nvidia Notebook Consultant

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    Im getting a 64-bit OS. What are the Advantages/Disadvantages?

    Things i already know...

    Allows 4GB
    SOme things arent compatable (Printers)

    But what about software... like drivers for a racing wheel or games like The Sims or COD 4/Crysis? Thanks

    EDIT: Yahoo Messenger?
     
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  2. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    meh... i have 64bit ultimate.... the only problem is that i have to find signed drivers for rivia tuner cause vista 64 must use signed drivers......
     
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  3. John B

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  4. AceAnihilator

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    All of the drivers that u will need have to be signed by microsoft. This is a major downside to the x64 platform because microsoft doesnt sign many drivers.
     
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  5. f4ding

    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    I heard it can be disabled....search google for that.
     
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  6. JCMS

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    It can be disabled at startup and the driver doesn't need to be signed by microsoft.

    It will only refuse to install if the manufacturer doesn't have a signing liscence, for the rest, a popup will appear telling it is not signed but will install anyway like usual. For exemple, nvidia's beta drivers aren't WHQL (microsoft's signature) but they install anyway

    I think the 2 lastest version of rivatuner are signed.
     
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  7. Nvidia

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    ok, thanks everyone... ill think ill get it then
     
    Nvidia, Jan 6, 2008
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