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    Windows vista 64 bits compatibilty issues

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Zizou10, Jul 31, 2007.

  1. Zizou10

    Zizou10 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have been reading these forums and I wonder... is it true that the 64 bits vista version is not compatible with programs that the vista 32 bits is???

    This program for example (solidworks 2008), will run on windows vista 64 bits?

    http://www.solidworks.com/pages/services/SystemRequirements.html

    It says it will be compatible with the 32 bits version but says nothing about the 64 bits version
     
    Zizou10, Jul 31, 2007
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  2. Thomas

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    procs that are only 64 bit probably but its not likely theyll make them like that only 32/64 but yes there may be problems with drivers
     
    Thomas, Jul 31, 2007
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    Zizou10 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah I would be using a 64 bits procesor

    Does any1 know if that program I mentioned for example could run with a vista 64 bits OS?
     
    Zizou10, Jul 31, 2007
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    According to their 2008 beta release notes:
    Google is your friend.
     
    Pitabred, Jul 31, 2007
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    heeh I tried google but not so nice as you did

    it doesnt support it :(
     
    Zizou10, Jul 31, 2007
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    Whether it supports it and whether it works are two differ things. It might work as many other 32bit apps/programs work on 64bit Vista.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Jul 31, 2007
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