x86 vs x64

[Far]

iv just formatted my pc, and accidently loaded a 64bit version of vista onto my pc (my fault for not labeling my cds)

will i notice much different between 32bit and 64bit os? iv read reviews which say security is better on 64bit, and it doesnt allow non signed drivers. but is there anything else performance wise i will notice?

 

[Bacardi]

older printers may not work and office 2007 isnt fully supported.. or atleast last time i checked it wasnt. what version of Vista is it? I

 

[mapadale]

All printers will work on both Vista 32 and 64 - Also network printers will also work on both.

Office 2007 is fully supported for 32bit, but not on the 64. Though there is a patch for the 64bit version of office which is supported.

64 is a great OS to use, but at the moment most software packages are built on the 32bit and so the 64bit is a bit slow to catch up. This will change over the next 12month though.

 

[Far]

its vista ultimate x64. what do you mean office isnt fully supported?

it seems to be working ok for me atm, not noticed any problems with office either. and my computers components were quickly recognised without having to install the drivers (such as wireless and bluetooth)

 

[neptuneshaun]

i was told it was all security, but apparently they have then update 1 to be the same as the other in the end. and also as stated 1 is slower at getting supporting software.

im not going to state which as i cnt remeber now lol