I can run a 64bit OS, but should I? Is compatibility with software a big issue?

Question

so i am finally upgrading to the new windows 7 rc, should I go for the 32 or 64 bit version? I use my computer a **** load so it might be helpful, but i don't want to screw up compatibility with certain programs i use a lot such as itunes, google chrome, utorrent, mozilla tbird and firefox etc.

Answer 1

I have run into that issue here and there with both programs and, believe it or not a Seagate FreeAgent Go external hard drive. With the programs it has not really been an issue for me. With the hard drive it was still able to do what I needed it to do but I could not use the cool little features that the hard drive came with. Again no big deal for me. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Answer 2

Hello Folks,





I am merely suggesting this as an alternative.

For a stable 32/64-bit proven OS with 3 of the 5 previously listed software/packages.

I would use Debian GNU/Linux.

I merely suggest this since Debian has a very large user support base located at http://forums.debian.net/index.php

Clamav Antivirus is very good.

Answer 3

it particularly is why we never use a sparkling Microsoft working equipment till this is had this is first birthday. IE7 is crammed with bugs, as is Vista. There are already 7 patches, and this is been out like 3 months! XP as quickly as extra, to no longer point out lots of the older classes will run actual.