Yep. I started with the 64 bit version and ended up reformating and going 32 bit to get my state of the art sound card to work, but other than that and a couple of minor quirks all seems pretty okay. If you aren't adept at searching the Net for the proper drivers and making things work when sometimes they shouldn't, I recommend avoiding the upgrade until Q4 or even next year.

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I was the first kid on the block with XP Pro and it cost me beaucoup $$ by the time I replaced everything that XP wouldn't work with so I'm in no hurry. Have fun!

I wouldn't run the 64bit version yet anyway. No software is really written for 64bit processors, so you end up running it in 32bit emulation mode which costs more processor resources.

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Yes but I have a 64 bit CPU so I /need/ the 64 bit OS. And it's cool to say "Oo EYE run 64 bit windows...."

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No you don't. Your processor is quite capable of running the 32bit version of windows.

Here's some other reasons: No virus scanner software, Included apps Outlook Express and Windows Media Player remain 32-bit , Even Windows Update service must be accessed using 32-bit Internet Explorer, Not even Microsoft writes drivers to support their own hardware: runs so many 32 bit emulators to make programs work, it slows the system down.

Vista probably won't be a worthy upgrade for 6-12 months while MS and the hardware industry get their butts in gear. Look for 18-24 months before you see fully compatible 64bit software to come out... (if it ever does).

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No, no, no... I *NEED* 64 bit. And there are several A/V solutions, Avast! has a free one that runs on 64bit.

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is vista as nice as they make it really sound, im a happy owned of a mac. but i wasnt sure if it was that nice

It's totally different. I am a hardcore gamer and tweaker, I couldn't use an Apple even if I wanted to.

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good luck beta testing vista!!! i think i'll wait a year until i purchase it.

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I'm on the retail version on my main box at home (32 bit) and at work (64 bit) but I still have one of the beta versions on my little Shuttle. I've been running the beta for over a year now. If you are going to run the 32 bit version or pay the big bucks for the retail rather than OEM, I'd say go ahead and do it. I had some audio issues but it is working at about 72% now and all my games are working fine.

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