okay. im getting a copy of windows vista via msdn friday, but i need to know whether to get 32 bit or 64 bit. how do i find out which i need?

my hunch is 64 bit is best for me, my comp is roughly 3.1 ghz processor, but everything i read said that it was basically for dual core processors and such.

What kind of processor do you have? You need a x64 processor for 64 bit.

all im seeing is pentium 4

Well I am just going to go ahead and bet that your system is a 32 bit. If it was 64 bit, then it would say that when you bought the computer. 64 bit is a very new technology, and unless your processor is 64, then I would run 32.

If it is 3.1 GHz, I highly doubt it is 64 anyways.

I need to know more about what kind of processor you have. If it is just a Pentium 4 or something, then you have a 32 bit.

you can PM me with any other questions.

EDIT:
if you have a P4, you have a 32 bit processor. unless CLEARLY stated. very few P4s are 64 bit. and it would only be 64 if it was close to brand new.

ya intell didnt put 64 bit pross in puters till just a few months ago (like 6) most of them on the market are amd. plus to you get this nice shinny sticker

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get the 32 bit version....

i dl vista 2 weeks ago..you'll love it....but i warn you...it is all eyecandy

Lmao

james

Yup I agree that you need the 32bit. I have an Intel 3.0GHZ too and as was stated they only just started making 64bit processors. If you have an AMD it would be a different story. My other comp runs a AMD Opteron 144 64bit. It'* clocked to 2.5GHZ.