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Also wanted more RAM so tried Vista 64 a few days ago,(from XP 32bit) but had serious problems, slow, programs crashed etc. wiped it all, updated bios, fresh drivers etc, tried another clean install of Vista with everything disconnected apart from 1 stick of ram, 1 HD and graphics card. Still lots of problems.

Now running XP64, Photoshop now can use up to 3.2 Gig of Ram (out of 8). System is snappy and most software I've tried sofar works OK. Takes a bit of searching to find XP64 compatible anti-virus and some of microsofts own utilities have issues with XP64, so make sure all the stuff you need will run. Most normal software is OK as XP can run 32bit apps OK.

LR beta 2 says it does not run on XP64, only Vista 64 but it did not complain when I tried to install the 64 bit version and runs fine so far.

Only problems I have not solved is the monitor profile generated under XP 32 does not do anything when I turn it on in XP64 display properties. The old one visibly changed the colours when it was loaded after login.

Asus P5b deluxe wifi/ap, 8 Gig RAM, E6600 quad core, 1x10K Raptor system drive, 4x250G 7200 Hitachi data drives.

So overall I'm happy with XP64, just wished I'd never tried to install Vista.... but the 32 bit version on my Dell laptop has been fine, hence my expectation the 64bit version would be OK.

Oh well you live and learn

Rob
 
"...I was trying to avoid Vista :)..."

Avoiding Vista is one thing, but getting support for XP (32-bit or 64-bit) will become increasingly difficult...If you are looking to run 64-bit for things like Adobe Photoshop CS4, it will ONLY be supported on Vista 64-bit. Also, you will notice that Service Pack 3 (the last) was released for XP 32-bit but not for 64-bit.

I also hear a lot of "I loaded Vista and nothing worked" comments and can only assume these are very old computers but rarely does anyone elaborate. I am now running Vista 64-bit on a relatively new HP machine with 8GB of RAM...I've not had a single problem. I also have Vista 32-bit on an older HP/Compaq machine and again, not a single problem.

GaryM
 
GaryM said:
"...I was trying to avoid Vista :)..."

Avoiding Vista is one thing, but getting support for XP (32-bit or
64-bit) will become increasingly difficult...If you are looking to
run 64-bit for things like Adobe Photoshop CS4, it will ONLY be
supported on Vista 64-bit. Also, you will notice that Service Pack 3
(the last) was released for XP 32-bit but not for 64-bit.

I also hear a lot of "I loaded Vista and nothing worked" comments and
can only assume these are very old computers but rarely does anyone
elaborate. I am now running Vista 64-bit on a relatively new HP
machine with 8GB of RAM...I've not had a single problem. I also have
Vista 32-bit on an older HP/Compaq machine and again, not a single
problem.

GaryM
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--Support is no issue especially for 32 bit apps on XPx64 systems.
Support IS an issue for all Vista systems.

-Fortune favors the bold-
 
webneep said:
Also wanted more RAM so tried Vista 64 a few days ago,(from XP 32bit)
but had serious problems, slow, programs crashed etc. wiped it all,
updated bios, fresh drivers etc, tried another clean install of Vista
with everything disconnected apart from 1 stick of ram, 1 HD and
graphics card. Still lots of problems.

Now running XP64, Photoshop now can use up to 3.2 Gig of Ram (out of
8). System is snappy and most software I've tried sofar works OK.
Takes a bit of searching to find XP64 compatible anti-virus and some
of microsofts own utilities have issues with XP64, so make sure all
the stuff you need will run. Most normal software is OK as XP can run
32bit apps OK.
LR beta 2 says it does not run on XP64, only Vista 64 but it did not
complain when I tried to install the 64 bit version and runs fine so
far.

Only problems I have not solved is the monitor profile generated
under XP 32 does not do anything when I turn it on in XP64 display
properties. The old one visibly changed the colours when it was
loaded after login.

Asus P5b deluxe wifi/ap, 8 Gig RAM, E6600 quad core, 1x10K Raptor
system drive, 4x250G 7200 Hitachi data drives.

So overall I'm happy with XP64, just wished I'd never tried to
install Vista.... but the 32 bit version on my Dell laptop has been
fine, hence my expectation the 64bit version would be OK.

Oh well you live and learn

Rob
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--AVG runs fine on XPx64 systems, and really the need for it is less. XPx64 is a very secure OS if you run a hardware firewall and the Windows firewall.

Try using the Mozilla 64 bit browser, Minefield, for more secure internet browsing.
XPx64 may be the last good OS the MS makes... sad but true.

-Fortune favors the bold-
 
"...--Support is no issue especially for 32 bit apps on XPx64 systems.
Support IS an issue for all Vista systems..."

OK...Adobe Photoshop CS4 will be a 64-bit app...Only supported on Vista, not XP.
DirectX 10...Only supported on Vista, not XP
NetGear 64-bit drivers...Only Vista, not XP
This list goes on...

GaryM
 
that's the bottom line. I almost wish I had gone with Mac in 1990 when I bought my first computer, almost..
 
blackhawk13 said:
XPx64 may be the last good OS the MS makes... sad but true.
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Well, if this is true, let's all stick with XP and NOT ever again upgrade and MS can go to hell. I hope they go out of business and bottom line is, we really DON'T need to upgrade to every new version of software there is. Most of the stuff we have and have had for years works fine.

Matter of fact, v2.43 of ACDSee is STILL my favorite version and they're up to 10 now..
 
I guess I'll just stick with CS2 or CS3. As little Photoshop as I know, I really don't need to upgrade.

Besides, if people quit upgrading just to upgrade, MS would HAVE to eventually make something good and stable.
 
Georgi said:
I guess I'll just stick with CS2 or CS3. As little Photoshop as I
know, I really don't need to upgrade.

Besides, if people quit upgrading just to upgrade, MS would HAVE to
eventually make something good and stable.
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--It yet to be seen if or not a PS x46 version is released. Generally a 64 bit XP and sometimes Vista are released.
I'll stick to CS3.
Time will tell, but for now it's no issue at all.
Ha-ha, you can always "upgrade" to Vista, but it costs a lot more. for what?

-Fortune favors the bold-
 
I'm not that GOOD with PS or other software and since I basically only know how to use the simpler features, i dont' really need to upgrade...cool.

Sometimes it's good to be a dumbas* :)
 
I don't think this has anything to do with only using the simpler features.

Even if you use all the features available, if you don't need the new features in the new version, there is no need to upgrade.

This holds true for Photoshop, Vista, every software. Even for cars (Why "upgrade" to a newer car if your current car is fine, and you don't need bigger/faster?)

I am still running Photoshop CS2 and am fine with it.

But I am one of those who have upgraded early to Vista. But that is only because I could get a licence for free at work. I surely wouldn't have bought it without a free "trial".

And after over a year, I know I won't go back to XP.
 
my point exactly. I usually don't upgrade unless there is a feature I need and since I seldom use most of the features, I seldom, upgrade.

Hell, I only upgraded to one of the corel versions because of the dropshadow :)
 
tigger wrote:
"...there is no need to upgrade.

This holds true for Photoshop, Vista, every software..."
=================================

In the case of Photoshop, the next version (CS4) will be 64-bit...I'm sure it will have some new features but the main reason for upgrading would be to get 64-bit and it's ability to use much more memory. I'm sure there are plug-ins, and other functions that Adobe has left out because of the 32-bit limits. Now, they can be included, and on a fast machine with say, 8GB of RAM, can actually finish in a reasonable amount of time.
GaryM
 
GaryM said:
tigger wrote:
"...there is no need to upgrade.

This holds true for Photoshop, Vista, every software..."
=================================
In the case of Photoshop, the next version (CS4) will be 64-bit...I'm
sure it will have some new features but the main reason for upgrading
would be to get 64-bit and it's ability to use much more memory. I'm
sure there are plug-ins, and other functions that Adobe has left out
because of the 32-bit limits. Now, they can be included, and on a
fast machine with say, 8GB of RAM, can actually finish in a
reasonable amount of time.
GaryM
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--If ,if, if... until CS-4 is released there's no way to know what it will support. XPx64 has far more code written for it then Vista, and is much easier to work will as well as being cheaper.

Yeah let me pay MS to make my life more of a pain... maybe now is a good time to sell those MS stock shares, fast.

-Fortune favors the bold-
 
blackhawk13 said:
XPx64 has far more code written for it then Vista,
and is much easier to work will as well as being cheaper.
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Your statement XP is easier to work with is just your opinion. There are many people that will say that Vista is easier to use (including me). Then there are people like you that say XP is easier to use.

It mostly comes down to what you are used to. But I would say for a user that is totally new to Windows, never has used any version before, Vista is easier.

XP being cheaper? Only if you base your statement on having XP already vs. buying Vista.
At least here in Germany, OEM versions for XP64 are more expensive than Vista64.
(XP64 OEM goes for 120€, Vista Business for 100€).
 
I'm of the opinion that MS is coming to an end and fairly soon and so is ebay.

HIstory shows that there's only so much time you can abuse power and people's trust before they "rebel"
 
Georgi said:
I'm of the opinion that MS is coming to an end and fairly soon and so
is ebay.

HIstory shows that there's only so much time you can abuse power and
people's trust before they "rebel"
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--I won't say MS is coming to an end, but now is not the time to put your stock in MS!!!

-Fortune favors the bold-
 
"...CS3 and 64 bits...? "

It's CS4 and 64-bits... will be supported on Vista 64-bit but not Mac due to Apple's abrupt dropping of "Carbon" 64-bit support. CS5 will support 64-bit Mac.

GaryM
 
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