If upgrading to Windows 7, are you going with the 32-bit or 64-bit version?

[InfinityAz]

Just wondering, if you are going to update to Windows 7, are you going to install the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version.

[Eagle Creek]

Depends on the machine. I use 4 GB now for my desktop and the next one will have 12 GB.
My laptop only has 3, and 32 is fine.

Especially with the RAM limit (which is the trigger for most people) 64 bit will be the future.
But for all my older pc's 32 is still running fine. But I don't have any problems with 64 :).

[funkydude]

64 bit, I don't see why I should hold my system back, we need to progress onto the next era.

[stratoc]

agreed, i think since launch of vista 64 bit has become much more popular, more people who use it the faster drivers and programs will support it, about time 64 bit became the norm, it's been out long enough imho.

[Eagle Creek]

I've used XP 64 but driver support was a disaster. Almost the only device I got working was my mouse ::) .

It was a good warming up though :).

[Boost]

32 bit

[funkydude]

-{ Quote: "I've used XP 64 but driver support was a disaster. Almost the only device I got working was my mouse ::) .

It was a good warming up though :)." }-

Well I wouldn't go near XP 64 with a 10ft pole, I was considering Vista 64, but passed. w7 is definitely "the one" for me. Also just a reminder for everyone, this is about w7, so don't vote about other OS's.

[Osaban]

I'm running Vista64, and the only application I had to abandon for the time being is Shadow Defender (the developer said it will take 'several months'). Otherwise no problems. Upgrading to Win7 would naturally be 64 as well.

[icr]

64 bit

[m00nbl00d]

I voted for 64-bit, due to the fact that soon I'll be getting a machine that will handle quite an amount of RAM. 32-bit can't handle it.

[YeOldeStonecat]

Depends on which computer....laptop probably 32 bit....and 64 bit on at least a couple of my desktops, probably a 32 bit on a desktop or two too.

[Kerodo]

Wouldn't have anything other than x64....

[Ade 1]

x64 without question

[TOMxEU]

I hope, that next Win will be finally 64-bit only as Vista and Win7 were supposed to be. 32-bit is holding software back, though MS will suffer some market loss.

[The_1337]

64-bit for the extra ram.

[Securon]

Good Afternoon! When Windows 7 is released, will stick with 32bit for the first year,and see if 64bit will be feasible at a later date. Sincerely...Securon

[ASpace]

-{ Quote: "Depends on the machine. I use 4 GB now for my desktop and the next one will have 12 GB." }-

12 GB RAM :o :o :o :)

Why do you need so much ?

I have never seen a machine with so much RAM :wacko:

[lodore]

64bit version. i have 6GB of ram and was hoping windows 7 would be 64bit only. MS couldnt because it would break compatibilty again and businesses once again would stay with xp.

[Fuzzfas]

-{ Quote: "64-bit for the extra ram." }-

:thumb:

[catnotspam]

*puppy* my laptop is x86 =32 bit i stick with 32 bit OS *puppy*

[Eagle Creek]

-{ Quote: "12 GB RAM :o :o :o :)

Why do you need so much ?

I have never seen a machine with so much RAM :wacko:" }-
On workstations/desktop you mean I guess?

I always used to have more RAM then above average. I ran my XP with 2 GB, where most people had 512 or 1 GB. Then I had 4 GB when 2 GB became the norm. Then we got Vista. Everybody suddenly had 4 GB. I have 4 GB right now but I'm suffering a lack of free memory on a regular basis. Although 8 GB might would be enough, with 12 I'm always good.

Why I need it? I multitask a lot and I run virtual machines. In the old days you could run Windows 98 virtual with 64 MB, Windows 2000 with 128 and a virtual XP with 256 or even 512, all at the same time with no problem. These days, when you run Windows Server 2008, or Vista/7 you need at least 1 GB to have it run smoothly. If your own machine has 4 GB, and 2/3 GB is used for the OS and applications itself you are running out of RAM very soon. Like I said: 8 GB would be enough for normal situations, but I want to have that extra power in case I need it. I'm also going to have a pretty nice HDD configuration, although that's a bit off topic. You can send me a pm if you like :).

[progress]

-{ Quote: "32 bit" }-

+1 :)

[Creer]

32-bit for me, regards to this thread:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=250126

[c2d]

64 bit cause I m planning to use 6 GB of RAM in my new core i7 machine.

[littlebits]

32-bit because more software will be compatible with it, why have the extra RAM and performance, when you can't run your favorite programs on it?

You will end up with a high performance system that can't really do much and is always behind 32-bit systems.

Software vendor's always release 64-bit software last and a lot of time when they say it will support 64-bit, the software are full of bugs. 64 bit are always last to get driver updates also or supported drivers.

Just look at all of the issues for 64-bit XP and Vista, what would anyone think that 64-bit Windows 7 would be any different?

Thanks.:)

[Kerodo]

-{ Quote: "

Just look at all of the issues for 64-bit XP and Vista, what would anyone think that 64-bit Windows 7 would be any different?

Thanks.:)" }-
I have used Vista x64, XP x64 and Win 7 x64 for the past year or so without any issues whatsoever. I'm not sure what you're talking about....

[halcyon]

This was obvious: 64 bit. Why?

- much less security issues for now
- all my hw have 64-bit drivers available (even 5+ year old widely available add-on PCI cards)
- my current build has 12GB of RAM and 32 bit just would not cut it
- All in all with a 64bit Win7 build I can have a simpler and leaner security set up (for now)

[Eagle Creek]

XP 64-bit was the first fully 64-bit system, so as any newcomer it had many (compared to the 32 bit editions) problems; especially lack of good driver support. The OS itself was doing pretty well.

Vista 64 bit is doing pretty good also, and it seems 7 is going to even do it better.

Don't forget the fact that 64-bit is becoming the standard, and a growing number of manufacturers make drivers for it. And most of the 32-bit software will run fine at 64 OS.

[mata7]

-{ Quote: "32-bit because more software will be compatible with it, why have the extra RAM and performance, when you can't run your favorite programs on it?

You will end up with a high performance system that can't really do much and is always behind 32-bit systems.

Software vendor's always release 64-bit software last and a lot of time when they say it will support 64-bit, the software are full of bugs. 64 bit are always last to get driver updates also or supported drivers.

Just look at all of the issues for 64-bit XP and Vista, what would anyone think that 64-bit Windows 7 would be any different?" }-

what issues have Vista x64, i haved use vista x64 since day one and i never have any issues