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    Vista Ultima 32 bit and Vista Ulitma 64 bit.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by AtolSammeek, Aug 6, 2008.

  1. AtolSammeek

    AtolSammeek Tokay Gecko

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    Like windows xp Changing OS means you can Lose Drivers that will not work with vista I am use to that.

    What I want to try to do is Do Dual boot. With Vista Ultima 32 bit as my
    main boot up and Vista Ulitma 64 as a secondary boot up Play around drive games software and so on.

    I have vista ultima 32 bit right now. How do I get vista 64 bit. Can I set it up as a dual boot.

    I would setup vista ultima 64 as frist install. So Vista 32 Bit is my main windows. If some games work better in ultima 64 I will use that. If not I will use the main windows Vista 32 bit.

    Basicly Vista Ultima 64 will be play around OS. Not main OS.
     
    AtolSammeek, Aug 6, 2008
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  2. mkarwin

    mkarwin Notebook Evangelist

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    have another partition for the 64bit vista, install it there, should be able to automatically set everything, then all you need is edit boot config files (i believe managing snapin of the computer should do the trick for you if you do not know what to edit). how do you get vista 64bit? probably by paying a price at a local software dealer/pc shop... at least that's how i'm used to getting new stuff :D
     
    mkarwin, Aug 6, 2008
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  3. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Its pointless having a 32/64bit of the same OS unless your having compatibility issues.
     
    flipfire, Aug 6, 2008
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  4. synic

    synic Notebook Deity

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    Don't waste your time. Just make the 64bit version your main OS. Everything works fine.
     
    synic, Aug 6, 2008
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