Do I have to run 64 bit OS on 64 bit proc?
 

Well I have a AMD 64 bit proc. There are a ton of programs that won't work right with the 64 bit, a lot of them that I need. Can I just load up regular Windows XP/Vista and run it fine?

Re: Do I have to run 64 bit OS on 64 bit proc?
 

You can run either. You will actually have less issues running a 32 bit OS as drivers for damn near everything work with it. A 64-bit OS will run faster on your processor, but typically people have so many driver issues they switch back to 32 bit anyways. I have Vista 32 bit on my AMD 64 bit cpu for my HTPC and it works great.

Re: Do I have to run 64 bit OS on 64 bit proc?
 

Exactly what I was needing to know. Most of the smaller software doesn't have crap for 64 bit, and the ones that do usually don't work. Now I get to look for a Vist update so I don't have to do a complete install. Backing up 250gb of movies/games/music would be a bitch.

Re: Do I have to run 64 bit OS on 64 bit proc?
 

Do you only have one harddrive?

If you have two just copy everything to it and format the other.

I plan on running a 32-bit OS whenever I build a new comp, at least until 64-bit is mainstream.

Re: Do I have to run 64 bit OS on 64 bit proc?
 

What OS are you using now doug?

Re: Do I have to run 64 bit OS on 64 bit proc?
 

I only have one hdd. I had bought another and not paying attention it wasn't SATA :X Anyways, right now I'm running XP X64 Pro

Re: Do I have to run 64 bit OS on 64 bit proc?
 

Personally I'd go to XP 32-bit but some people like vista.

My main issue is they changed a lot of ---- around and I don't feel like taking the time yet to learn the OS again, and I don't feel like screwing with any little quirks until another service pack is out...

I have vista ultimate for 32 and 64 bit procs if you need a copy.

Re: Do I have to run 64 bit OS on 64 bit proc?
 

I think I might try that. I think I have a copy of 32 bit XP floating around here from the other pc. Now I just have to figure out what to do about all my files. Might have to get a external drive from wal-mart and take it back lol

Re: Do I have to run 64 bit OS on 64 bit proc?
 

Hard drives are so cheap these days, I just picked up a 1 TB for $185 a couple weeks ago. You'll need more storage sooner or later.

Re: Do I have to run 64 bit OS on 64 bit proc?
 

I'm sure you can find an PCI card with IDE connections for cheap and use that other drive.

I don't know if bestbuy would have it, but one of the computer parts stores might have one. You'll make your money back and have another harddrive.