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macnyak
July 6th, 2008, 10:46 AM
64 bit Operating Systems were already out there and maybe lot of people are already using it. But personally, I never tried or never had a chance to install one and use it.

OK here's my questions I want to ask to all of you guys,

1. Is it best to move into 64bit Operating Systems, what benefits will I get? or just stay in 32 bit Operating Systems? What are the Pros and Cons of both platforms?

2. Here is a scenario, If somebody had installed 64bitWinXP or 64bitWinVISTA on his/her PC.. Is it possible to install and run 32bit GAMES on it? like NBALive2008, Diablo II, GTA, etc. Will the PC recognize the CD or DVD installers of those GAMES?

3. How can I or how will I know if a certain GAME installer is for a 32bit or a 64bit Operating Systems or If the GAME itself is 32bit or 64bit? (for most GAME installers I checked 1 1/2 years ago,.. "the System Requirements".. they just list the OS's that are compatible for that certain GAME ex. XP,VISTA,98 but its not labeled if its 32bit or 64bit.



TO ALL:
Thanks for your time to check my post I hope that many will try to answer this coz I want to learn from your experiences... GOD BLess...

rp3
July 6th, 2008, 10:59 AM
64 bit Operating Systems were already out there and maybe lot of people are already using it. But personally, I never tried or never had a chance to install one and use it.

OK here's my questions I want to ask to all of you guys,

1. Is it best to move into 64bit Operating Systems, what benefits will I get? or just stay in 32 bit Operating Systems? What are the Pros and Cons of both platforms?

2. Here is a scenario, If somebody had installed 64bitWinXP or 64bitWinVISTA on his/her PC.. Is it possible to install and run 32bit GAMES on it? like NBALive2008, Diablo II, GTA, etc. Will the PC recognize the CD or DVD installers of those GAMES?

3. How can I or how will I know if a certain GAME installer is for a 32bit or a 64bit Operating Systems or If the GAME itself is 32bit or 64bit? (for most GAME installers I checked 1 1/2 years ago,.. "the System Requirements".. they just list the OS's that are compatible for that certain GAME ex. XP,VISTA,98 but its not labeled if its 32bit or 64bit.



TO ALL:
Thanks for your time to check my post I hope that many will try to answer this coz I want to learn from your experiences... GOD BLess...

You might want to read through this. (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=765428)

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