"Peter Foldes" wrote in
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Retain your 32 bit system. Only Upgrade to 64 bit if your program(s)
(s) (s) warrant it.

Notice the (s) after programs. If only 1 needs it then stick with 32
bit but if multiple programs demand it then and only then upgrade to
64bit


It's more difficult to upgrade to 64bit than it is just to install it, give
it a test run and downgrade to 32-bit if it doesn't work out for ya.

Not many apps now a days don't support running on the 64-bit platform, and
anything that doesn't you can probably find a replacement easily enough.

64-bit is the new 32-bit.

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-A.

"the granter of sina" wrote in message
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Stupid advice, and dangerous too!

The environment is not ready yet. Perhaps in 1 or 2 years it will be more
mainstream.

Clearly you have never run it.

Drew, here is a link that might help you make up your mind:
http://www.pugetsystems.com/articles.php?id=63


RiverDog


"Drew" wrote in message
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This may have been answered a million times or more but I am not really
sure how to pose this question in order to research.. I am going to be
switching to 64bit and was wondering how one would find out if things will
work in 64bit such as my antispyware, antivirus, e-mail, and such.. I have
drivers for my printer so I know that will work but what about internal
cd/dvd burners ? Do they require drivers in 64bit ? or for that fact how
about a mouse and keyboard ??..Will any of the newer games work or do I
need something for them ?? Any points in direction for this would be
appreciated.. Thanks in advance as always