Changing 32 bit to 64 bit operating system

Generally, yes - they just work. The things that might not work tend to be software that interfaces with the hardware. Some versions of code now come in 32 and 64 bit versions (Photoshop for example). The 64 bit generally runs better than the 32 bit equivalent.
 
middlearthimages said:
Thanks neil,

So why do companies make a version for each OS?

John
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To expand on my reply above... Access to more memory so programs that want to use large amounts of memory can use the available memory in your system better.
 
doesnt work off the top of my head is the canon software
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Canon software runs sweet as a nut on my 64bit machine. Which bit have you had probs with Neil ?
 
Windows 7 will just run any 32 bit software in 32 bit mode, I've never had any compatibility issues with it. My Canon software works fine for it, (well....as well as canon software could..... :lol:)
 
It's the Canon RAW codec which isn't supported under x64
 
You normally get more problems with device drivers rather than applications. I have a Canon scanner which doesn't have a 64bit driver.

Check here for any compatibility issues. Compatibility Centre.
 
When I moved over the only things that didn't work are :

Belkin card reader
No fix found for this (except buy a new one and curse Belkin for not supporting their products)

Epson 2450 Scanner
Use VueScan which supports zillions of scanners, old and new.

Daytimer software
This will run under WIN7 professional in 'XP Mode'

Microsoft Publisher 2.0
This will run under WIN7 professional in 'XP Mode'

HP8750 printer
This now has a generic driver in Windows, but this looses lots of features on the original supplied software.

In reality the s/w should have been updated yonks ago the lack of hardware drivers is a disappointment, but some might argue that the hardware is due for an update as well.:shrug:
 
john-oh said:
In reality the s/w should have been updated yonks ago the lack of hardware drivers is a disappointment, but some might argue that the hardware is due for an update as well.:shrug:
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thing is that it is not in the hardware vendors interest to spend time and money developing new drivers for the minority that use old kit.

sucks i know but thats the long and short of it.
 
thumbs up for 64 bit Win 7 .

Had no issues with software from Canon not working (although I dont use it), it does work fine however.

Def prefer the 64bit over 32bit software, everthing runs much sweeter - PS CS5 64bit for example is a dream to work with.
 
The Canon codec doesn't work I'll hold my hands up to that one, and the phone call I had with Canon about it went something like...

We might make one but we don't know when....

In a typical don't give a toss voice.

I use fastpicture viewer instead which does exactly the same as the codec does and is a free download :D
 
I moved from 32 bit xp to 64 bit windows 7 and there are only 2 things I have a problem with Skype and my Nikon scanner. There are no drivers for the scanner so its $1200 out the window. I don't think I will be buying any Nikon equipment in the future
 
Certain flavours of Win7 (Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate), allow you to use XP Mode. This may allow you to use software that isn't supported directly under Win7.

If you don't have a supported version of Win7, there are other options as well, VMWare, Virtualbox and Virtual PC etc.

I don't use Skype myself but have installed it for the wife on a Win7 laptop, doesn't appear to ave any issues.
 
@cdiver2: For a couple of the Nikon Scanners there are work arounds to make them function on 64bit. Depends what scanner you have though.

If you can't get a driver work around, there are other methods that are much cheaper than binning the scanner.
 
someguy201 said:
Skype works fine in 64bit Windows. What scanner is it?
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Coolscan 5000

I have spent days trying to get Skype going it never shows people as being on line when I know they are. If I call it rings a couple of times and then hangs up?
 
Let us know how it goes. I'm not sure how to fix the skype issue, have you reinstalled it at all?
 
Yes I have done a number of reinstalls. I think the problem is between the windows security and norton security
 
There should be log entries to say why the firewall (Norton?) blocked the packets, it might be easier to identify the correct log entries if you clear the logs before starting Skype.

If you are using a 3rd party firewall check to make sure the Windows firewall is disabled, using multiple firewalls is not a good idea....

You can also disable the security software temporarily to narrow down the problem.
 
Thanks for all the help with this problem. I now have Skype and the scanner working, thanks again from a happy camper.
 
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