Comments on: What’s stopping you from going x64? http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/ Latest Microsoft Windows 7 News, Tips, Themes, Wallpapers & Guides Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:15:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: amj2009 http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-18/#comment-54817 amj2009 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:29:28 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-54817 it's true, word for word, we made the switch nearly 6 years ago, and still getting those annoying messages, but we think, in the long run, 64b will prevail and later maybe 128 or 256, 512 and so on... with masses of terbyte HD or ven flashdrives, who knows, it is afantastic time to watch it all come true... it's true, word for word, we made the switch nearly 6 years ago, and still getting those annoying messages, but we think, in the long run, 64b will prevail and later maybe 128 or 256, 512 and so on… with masses of terbyte HD or ven flashdrives, who knows, it is afantastic time to watch it all come true…

]]> By: amj2009 http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-18/#comment-49875 amj2009 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:29:28 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-49875 it's true, word for word, we made the switch nearly 6 years ago, and still getting those annoying messages, but we think, in the long run, 64b will prevail and later maybe 128 or 256, 512 and so on... with masses of terbyte HD or ven flashdrives, who knows, it is afantastic time to watch it all come true... it's true, word for word, we made the switch nearly 6 years ago, and still getting those annoying messages, but we think, in the long run, 64b will prevail and later maybe 128 or 256, 512 and so on… with masses of terbyte HD or ven flashdrives, who knows, it is afantastic time to watch it all come true…

]]> By: ashimaz http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-18/#comment-37889 ashimaz Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:30:05 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-37889 I have been using Windows 7 64bit over a month, testing all my developing tools. So far its running smoothly except sound driver. Need to wait a bit longer. I have been using Windows 7 64bit over a month, testing all my developing tools. So far its running smoothly except sound driver. Need to wait a bit longer.

]]> By: ashimaz http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-17/#comment-68502 ashimaz Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:30:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68502 I have been using Windows 7 64bit over a month, testing all my developing tools. So far its running smoothly except sound driver. Need to wait a bit longer. I have been using Windows 7 64bit over a month, testing all my developing tools. So far its running smoothly except sound driver. Need to wait a bit longer.

]]> By: ashimaz http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-17/#comment-68503 ashimaz Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:30:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68503 I have been using Windows 7 64bit over a month, testing all my developing tools. So far its running smoothly except sound driver. Need to wait a bit longer. I have been using Windows 7 64bit over a month, testing all my developing tools. So far its running smoothly except sound driver. Need to wait a bit longer.

]]> By: ashimaz http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-17/#comment-68504 ashimaz Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:30:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68504 I have been using Windows 7 64bit over a month, testing all my developing tools. So far its running smoothly except sound driver. Need to wait a bit longer. I have been using Windows 7 64bit over a month, testing all my developing tools. So far its running smoothly except sound driver. Need to wait a bit longer.

]]> By: ashimaz http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-17/#comment-68505 ashimaz Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:30:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68505 I have been using Windows 7 64bit over a month, testing all my developing tools. So far its running smoothly except sound driver. Need to wait a bit longer. I have been using Windows 7 64bit over a month, testing all my developing tools. So far its running smoothly except sound driver. Need to wait a bit longer.

]]> By: Crator http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-17/#comment-36379 Crator Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:28:07 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-36379 I have used 64-bit Windows 7 and I must say it is a lot smoother and better performance overall, but I can't make the switch until these problems are fixed simply because most of the software I use daily won't be usable. But I do plan on making the switch about a year from now. When Windows 7 and Snow Leopard some into the general public things should change fast then we'll see things get fixed hopefully. I have used 64-bit Windows 7 and I must say it is a lot smoother and better performance overall, but I can’t make the switch until these problems are fixed simply because most of the software I use daily won’t be usable.

But I do plan on making the switch about a year from now. When Windows 7 and Snow Leopard some into the general public things should change fast then we’ll see things get fixed hopefully.

]]> By: Crator http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-17/#comment-68498 Crator Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:28:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68498 I have used 64-bit Windows 7 and I must say it is a lot smoother and better performance overall, but I can't make the switch until these problems are fixed simply because most of the software I use daily won't be usable. But I do plan on making the switch about a year from now. When Windows 7 and Snow Leopard some into the general public things should change fast then we'll see things get fixed hopefully. I have used 64-bit Windows 7 and I must say it is a lot smoother and better performance overall, but I can’t make the switch until these problems are fixed simply because most of the software I use daily won’t be usable.

But I do plan on making the switch about a year from now. When Windows 7 and Snow Leopard some into the general public things should change fast then we’ll see things get fixed hopefully.

]]> By: Crator http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-17/#comment-68499 Crator Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:28:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68499 I have used 64-bit Windows 7 and I must say it is a lot smoother and better performance overall, but I can't make the switch until these problems are fixed simply because most of the software I use daily won't be usable. But I do plan on making the switch about a year from now. When Windows 7 and Snow Leopard some into the general public things should change fast then we'll see things get fixed hopefully. I have used 64-bit Windows 7 and I must say it is a lot smoother and better performance overall, but I can’t make the switch until these problems are fixed simply because most of the software I use daily won’t be usable.

But I do plan on making the switch about a year from now. When Windows 7 and Snow Leopard some into the general public things should change fast then we’ll see things get fixed hopefully.

]]> By: Crator http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-17/#comment-68500 Crator Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:28:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68500 I have used 64-bit Windows 7 and I must say it is a lot smoother and better performance overall, but I can't make the switch until these problems are fixed simply because most of the software I use daily won't be usable. But I do plan on making the switch about a year from now. When Windows 7 and Snow Leopard some into the general public things should change fast then we'll see things get fixed hopefully. I have used 64-bit Windows 7 and I must say it is a lot smoother and better performance overall, but I can’t make the switch until these problems are fixed simply because most of the software I use daily won’t be usable.

But I do plan on making the switch about a year from now. When Windows 7 and Snow Leopard some into the general public things should change fast then we’ll see things get fixed hopefully.

]]> By: Crator http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-17/#comment-68501 Crator Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:28:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68501 I have used 64-bit Windows 7 and I must say it is a lot smoother and better performance overall, but I can't make the switch until these problems are fixed simply because most of the software I use daily won't be usable. But I do plan on making the switch about a year from now. When Windows 7 and Snow Leopard some into the general public things should change fast then we'll see things get fixed hopefully. I have used 64-bit Windows 7 and I must say it is a lot smoother and better performance overall, but I can’t make the switch until these problems are fixed simply because most of the software I use daily won’t be usable.

But I do plan on making the switch about a year from now. When Windows 7 and Snow Leopard some into the general public things should change fast then we’ll see things get fixed hopefully.

]]> By: nomadewolf http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-13/#comment-36272 nomadewolf Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:09:04 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-36272 It IS a long way to go for Apple yet, but... Cinema 4D (3D software) 64 bit was released for Windows much earlier than for OS-X, because there are much more computers running Windows than those running OS-X = bigger market = more $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ W7 and Vista (64 bit) have also a lot of 32bit stuff (example: internet explorer). While the upcoming Snow Leopard is built (99%) native 64bit... As for QuickTime, if i was Apple, i wouldn't make my priority to develop 64bit software for my competitors either. So, yes, it IS a long way to go for Apple yet, but, it IS a longer way for Windows IMO. It IS a long way to go for Apple yet, but…
Cinema 4D (3D software) 64 bit was released for Windows much earlier than for OS-X, because there are much more computers running Windows than those running OS-X = bigger market = more $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
W7 and Vista (64 bit) have also a lot of 32bit stuff (example: internet explorer). While the upcoming Snow Leopard is built (99%) native 64bit…
As for QuickTime, if i was Apple, i wouldn’t make my priority to develop 64bit software for my competitors either.

So, yes, it IS a long way to go for Apple yet, but, it IS a longer way for Windows IMO.

]]> By: nomadewolf http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-13/#comment-68494 nomadewolf Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:09:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68494 It IS a long way to go for Apple yet, but... Cinema 4D (3D software) 64 bit was released for Windows much earlier than for OS-X, because there are much more computers running Windows than those running OS-X = bigger market = more $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ W7 and Vista (64 bit) have also a lot of 32bit stuff (example: internet explorer). While the upcoming Snow Leopard is built (99%) native 64bit... As for QuickTime, if i was Apple, i wouldn't make my priority to develop 64bit software for my competitors either. So, yes, it IS a long way to go for Apple yet, but, it IS a longer way for Windows IMO. It IS a long way to go for Apple yet, but…
Cinema 4D (3D software) 64 bit was released for Windows much earlier than for OS-X, because there are much more computers running Windows than those running OS-X = bigger market = more $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
W7 and Vista (64 bit) have also a lot of 32bit stuff (example: internet explorer). While the upcoming Snow Leopard is built (99%) native 64bit…
As for QuickTime, if i was Apple, i wouldn’t make my priority to develop 64bit software for my competitors either.

So, yes, it IS a long way to go for Apple yet, but, it IS a longer way for Windows IMO.

]]> By: nomadewolf http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-13/#comment-68495 nomadewolf Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:09:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68495 It IS a long way to go for Apple yet, but... Cinema 4D (3D software) 64 bit was released for Windows much earlier than for OS-X, because there are much more computers running Windows than those running OS-X = bigger market = more $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ W7 and Vista (64 bit) have also a lot of 32bit stuff (example: internet explorer). While the upcoming Snow Leopard is built (99%) native 64bit... As for QuickTime, if i was Apple, i wouldn't make my priority to develop 64bit software for my competitors either. So, yes, it IS a long way to go for Apple yet, but, it IS a longer way for Windows IMO. It IS a long way to go for Apple yet, but…
Cinema 4D (3D software) 64 bit was released for Windows much earlier than for OS-X, because there are much more computers running Windows than those running OS-X = bigger market = more $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
W7 and Vista (64 bit) have also a lot of 32bit stuff (example: internet explorer). While the upcoming Snow Leopard is built (99%) native 64bit…
As for QuickTime, if i was Apple, i wouldn’t make my priority to develop 64bit software for my competitors either.

So, yes, it IS a long way to go for Apple yet, but, it IS a longer way for Windows IMO.

]]> By: nomadewolf http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-13/#comment-68496 nomadewolf Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:09:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68496 It IS a long way to go for Apple yet, but... Cinema 4D (3D software) 64 bit was released for Windows much earlier than for OS-X, because there are much more computers running Windows than those running OS-X = bigger market = more $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ W7 and Vista (64 bit) have also a lot of 32bit stuff (example: internet explorer). While the upcoming Snow Leopard is built (99%) native 64bit... As for QuickTime, if i was Apple, i wouldn't make my priority to develop 64bit software for my competitors either. So, yes, it IS a long way to go for Apple yet, but, it IS a longer way for Windows IMO. It IS a long way to go for Apple yet, but…
Cinema 4D (3D software) 64 bit was released for Windows much earlier than for OS-X, because there are much more computers running Windows than those running OS-X = bigger market = more $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
W7 and Vista (64 bit) have also a lot of 32bit stuff (example: internet explorer). While the upcoming Snow Leopard is built (99%) native 64bit…
As for QuickTime, if i was Apple, i wouldn’t make my priority to develop 64bit software for my competitors either.

So, yes, it IS a long way to go for Apple yet, but, it IS a longer way for Windows IMO.

]]> By: nomadewolf http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-13/#comment-68497 nomadewolf Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:09:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68497 It IS a long way to go for Apple yet, but... Cinema 4D (3D software) 64 bit was released for Windows much earlier than for OS-X, because there are much more computers running Windows than those running OS-X = bigger market = more $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ W7 and Vista (64 bit) have also a lot of 32bit stuff (example: internet explorer). While the upcoming Snow Leopard is built (99%) native 64bit... As for QuickTime, if i was Apple, i wouldn't make my priority to develop 64bit software for my competitors either. So, yes, it IS a long way to go for Apple yet, but, it IS a longer way for Windows IMO. It IS a long way to go for Apple yet, but…
Cinema 4D (3D software) 64 bit was released for Windows much earlier than for OS-X, because there are much more computers running Windows than those running OS-X = bigger market = more $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
W7 and Vista (64 bit) have also a lot of 32bit stuff (example: internet explorer). While the upcoming Snow Leopard is built (99%) native 64bit…
As for QuickTime, if i was Apple, i wouldn’t make my priority to develop 64bit software for my competitors either.

So, yes, it IS a long way to go for Apple yet, but, it IS a longer way for Windows IMO.

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]]> By: Mike http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-16/#comment-35703 Mike Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:44:45 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-35703 Lack of native 64-bit applications and the few that are available usually don't have the same functionality as the 32 bit version and the performance isn't that much improved. Even WIndows Vista and Windows 7 x64 have a 32 bit subsystem for running 32 bit applications, more then the "default" 16-bit compatibility layer present in previous versions. When Microsoft will put 32-bit computing in the past, same as 16-bit, forcing developers to write native 64-bit applications then we can say we will move to a newer platform. Now it's just a pseudo-platform for those who have more then 4 Gb of RAM and don't have to use a server OS as a desktop. Running 32 bit applications in a 64 bit environment is totally useless. Ironically, GNU/Linux has the most 64-bit applications available at this time ... Lack of native 64-bit applications and the few that are available usually don’t have the same functionality as the 32 bit version and the performance isn’t that much improved.
Even WIndows Vista and Windows 7 x64 have a 32 bit subsystem for running 32 bit applications, more then the “default” 16-bit compatibility layer present in previous versions.
When Microsoft will put 32-bit computing in the past, same as 16-bit, forcing developers to write native 64-bit applications then we can say we will move to a newer platform.
Now it’s just a pseudo-platform for those who have more then 4 Gb of RAM and don’t have to use a server OS as a desktop. Running 32 bit applications in a 64 bit environment is totally useless.
Ironically, GNU/Linux has the most 64-bit applications available at this time …

]]> By: Mike http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-16/#comment-68490 Mike Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:44:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68490 Lack of native 64-bit applications and the few that are available usually don't have the same functionality as the 32 bit version and the performance isn't that much improved. Even WIndows Vista and Windows 7 x64 have a 32 bit subsystem for running 32 bit applications, more then the "default" 16-bit compatibility layer present in previous versions. When Microsoft will put 32-bit computing in the past, same as 16-bit, forcing developers to write native 64-bit applications then we can say we will move to a newer platform. Now it's just a pseudo-platform for those who have more then 4 Gb of RAM and don't have to use a server OS as a desktop. Running 32 bit applications in a 64 bit environment is totally useless. Ironically, GNU/Linux has the most 64-bit applications available at this time ... Lack of native 64-bit applications and the few that are available usually don’t have the same functionality as the 32 bit version and the performance isn’t that much improved.
Even WIndows Vista and Windows 7 x64 have a 32 bit subsystem for running 32 bit applications, more then the “default” 16-bit compatibility layer present in previous versions.
When Microsoft will put 32-bit computing in the past, same as 16-bit, forcing developers to write native 64-bit applications then we can say we will move to a newer platform.
Now it’s just a pseudo-platform for those who have more then 4 Gb of RAM and don’t have to use a server OS as a desktop. Running 32 bit applications in a 64 bit environment is totally useless.
Ironically, GNU/Linux has the most 64-bit applications available at this time …

]]> By: Mike http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-16/#comment-68491 Mike Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:44:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68491 Lack of native 64-bit applications and the few that are available usually don't have the same functionality as the 32 bit version and the performance isn't that much improved. Even WIndows Vista and Windows 7 x64 have a 32 bit subsystem for running 32 bit applications, more then the "default" 16-bit compatibility layer present in previous versions. When Microsoft will put 32-bit computing in the past, same as 16-bit, forcing developers to write native 64-bit applications then we can say we will move to a newer platform. Now it's just a pseudo-platform for those who have more then 4 Gb of RAM and don't have to use a server OS as a desktop. Running 32 bit applications in a 64 bit environment is totally useless. Ironically, GNU/Linux has the most 64-bit applications available at this time ... Lack of native 64-bit applications and the few that are available usually don’t have the same functionality as the 32 bit version and the performance isn’t that much improved.
Even WIndows Vista and Windows 7 x64 have a 32 bit subsystem for running 32 bit applications, more then the “default” 16-bit compatibility layer present in previous versions.
When Microsoft will put 32-bit computing in the past, same as 16-bit, forcing developers to write native 64-bit applications then we can say we will move to a newer platform.
Now it’s just a pseudo-platform for those who have more then 4 Gb of RAM and don’t have to use a server OS as a desktop. Running 32 bit applications in a 64 bit environment is totally useless.
Ironically, GNU/Linux has the most 64-bit applications available at this time …

]]> By: Mike http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-16/#comment-68492 Mike Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:44:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68492 Lack of native 64-bit applications and the few that are available usually don't have the same functionality as the 32 bit version and the performance isn't that much improved. Even WIndows Vista and Windows 7 x64 have a 32 bit subsystem for running 32 bit applications, more then the "default" 16-bit compatibility layer present in previous versions. When Microsoft will put 32-bit computing in the past, same as 16-bit, forcing developers to write native 64-bit applications then we can say we will move to a newer platform. Now it's just a pseudo-platform for those who have more then 4 Gb of RAM and don't have to use a server OS as a desktop. Running 32 bit applications in a 64 bit environment is totally useless. Ironically, GNU/Linux has the most 64-bit applications available at this time ... Lack of native 64-bit applications and the few that are available usually don’t have the same functionality as the 32 bit version and the performance isn’t that much improved.
Even WIndows Vista and Windows 7 x64 have a 32 bit subsystem for running 32 bit applications, more then the “default” 16-bit compatibility layer present in previous versions.
When Microsoft will put 32-bit computing in the past, same as 16-bit, forcing developers to write native 64-bit applications then we can say we will move to a newer platform.
Now it’s just a pseudo-platform for those who have more then 4 Gb of RAM and don’t have to use a server OS as a desktop. Running 32 bit applications in a 64 bit environment is totally useless.
Ironically, GNU/Linux has the most 64-bit applications available at this time …

]]> By: Mike http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-16/#comment-68493 Mike Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:44:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68493 Lack of native 64-bit applications and the few that are available usually don't have the same functionality as the 32 bit version and the performance isn't that much improved. Even WIndows Vista and Windows 7 x64 have a 32 bit subsystem for running 32 bit applications, more then the "default" 16-bit compatibility layer present in previous versions. When Microsoft will put 32-bit computing in the past, same as 16-bit, forcing developers to write native 64-bit applications then we can say we will move to a newer platform. Now it's just a pseudo-platform for those who have more then 4 Gb of RAM and don't have to use a server OS as a desktop. Running 32 bit applications in a 64 bit environment is totally useless. Ironically, GNU/Linux has the most 64-bit applications available at this time ... Lack of native 64-bit applications and the few that are available usually don’t have the same functionality as the 32 bit version and the performance isn’t that much improved.
Even WIndows Vista and Windows 7 x64 have a 32 bit subsystem for running 32 bit applications, more then the “default” 16-bit compatibility layer present in previous versions.
When Microsoft will put 32-bit computing in the past, same as 16-bit, forcing developers to write native 64-bit applications then we can say we will move to a newer platform.
Now it’s just a pseudo-platform for those who have more then 4 Gb of RAM and don’t have to use a server OS as a desktop. Running 32 bit applications in a 64 bit environment is totally useless.
Ironically, GNU/Linux has the most 64-bit applications available at this time …

]]> By: Saleck http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-16/#comment-35680 Saleck Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:33:50 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-35680 It's not the actual games I have a problem with. It's the Installers. E.g. Welcome to the Setup for . Where do you want to install? etc. The installers are not DOS Based, they are proper EXEs that open in Windows but work using 16 bit code. Moving the files is fine but Registry Keys would be a painstakingly annoying task. Luckily I found a custom installer for Grim Fandango on the net that installed the game on 64 bit PCs. Other not so popular games don't stand much of a chance. I can run VirtualBox and I do have a copy of XP Home 32 bit floating around. I just wish I could play it normally without the faffing about. It’s not the actual games I have a problem with. It’s the Installers.

E.g. Welcome to the Setup for . Where do you want to install? etc.

The installers are not DOS Based, they are proper EXEs that open in Windows but work using 16 bit code.

Moving the files is fine but Registry Keys would be a painstakingly annoying task.

Luckily I found a custom installer for Grim Fandango on the net that installed the game on 64 bit PCs. Other not so popular games don’t stand much of a chance.

I can run VirtualBox and I do have a copy of XP Home 32 bit floating around. I just wish I could play it normally without the faffing about.

]]> By: Saleck http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-16/#comment-68486 Saleck Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:33:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68486 It's not the actual games I have a problem with. It's the Installers. E.g. Welcome to the Setup for . Where do you want to install? etc. The installers are not DOS Based, they are proper EXEs that open in Windows but work using 16 bit code. Moving the files is fine but Registry Keys would be a painstakingly annoying task. Luckily I found a custom installer for Grim Fandango on the net that installed the game on 64 bit PCs. Other not so popular games don't stand much of a chance. I can run VirtualBox and I do have a copy of XP Home 32 bit floating around. I just wish I could play it normally without the faffing about. It’s not the actual games I have a problem with. It’s the Installers.

E.g. Welcome to the Setup for . Where do you want to install? etc.

The installers are not DOS Based, they are proper EXEs that open in Windows but work using 16 bit code.

Moving the files is fine but Registry Keys would be a painstakingly annoying task.

Luckily I found a custom installer for Grim Fandango on the net that installed the game on 64 bit PCs. Other not so popular games don’t stand much of a chance.

I can run VirtualBox and I do have a copy of XP Home 32 bit floating around. I just wish I could play it normally without the faffing about.

]]> By: Saleck http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-16/#comment-68487 Saleck Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:33:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68487 It's not the actual games I have a problem with. It's the Installers. E.g. Welcome to the Setup for . Where do you want to install? etc. The installers are not DOS Based, they are proper EXEs that open in Windows but work using 16 bit code. Moving the files is fine but Registry Keys would be a painstakingly annoying task. Luckily I found a custom installer for Grim Fandango on the net that installed the game on 64 bit PCs. Other not so popular games don't stand much of a chance. I can run VirtualBox and I do have a copy of XP Home 32 bit floating around. I just wish I could play it normally without the faffing about. It’s not the actual games I have a problem with. It’s the Installers.

E.g. Welcome to the Setup for . Where do you want to install? etc.

The installers are not DOS Based, they are proper EXEs that open in Windows but work using 16 bit code.

Moving the files is fine but Registry Keys would be a painstakingly annoying task.

Luckily I found a custom installer for Grim Fandango on the net that installed the game on 64 bit PCs. Other not so popular games don’t stand much of a chance.

I can run VirtualBox and I do have a copy of XP Home 32 bit floating around. I just wish I could play it normally without the faffing about.

]]> By: Saleck http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-16/#comment-68488 Saleck Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:33:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68488 It's not the actual games I have a problem with. It's the Installers. E.g. Welcome to the Setup for . Where do you want to install? etc. The installers are not DOS Based, they are proper EXEs that open in Windows but work using 16 bit code. Moving the files is fine but Registry Keys would be a painstakingly annoying task. Luckily I found a custom installer for Grim Fandango on the net that installed the game on 64 bit PCs. Other not so popular games don't stand much of a chance. I can run VirtualBox and I do have a copy of XP Home 32 bit floating around. I just wish I could play it normally without the faffing about. It’s not the actual games I have a problem with. It’s the Installers.

E.g. Welcome to the Setup for . Where do you want to install? etc.

The installers are not DOS Based, they are proper EXEs that open in Windows but work using 16 bit code.

Moving the files is fine but Registry Keys would be a painstakingly annoying task.

Luckily I found a custom installer for Grim Fandango on the net that installed the game on 64 bit PCs. Other not so popular games don’t stand much of a chance.

I can run VirtualBox and I do have a copy of XP Home 32 bit floating around. I just wish I could play it normally without the faffing about.

]]> By: Saleck http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-16/#comment-68489 Saleck Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:33:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68489 It's not the actual games I have a problem with. It's the Installers. E.g. Welcome to the Setup for . Where do you want to install? etc. The installers are not DOS Based, they are proper EXEs that open in Windows but work using 16 bit code. Moving the files is fine but Registry Keys would be a painstakingly annoying task. Luckily I found a custom installer for Grim Fandango on the net that installed the game on 64 bit PCs. Other not so popular games don't stand much of a chance. I can run VirtualBox and I do have a copy of XP Home 32 bit floating around. I just wish I could play it normally without the faffing about. It’s not the actual games I have a problem with. It’s the Installers.

E.g. Welcome to the Setup for . Where do you want to install? etc.

The installers are not DOS Based, they are proper EXEs that open in Windows but work using 16 bit code.

Moving the files is fine but Registry Keys would be a painstakingly annoying task.

Luckily I found a custom installer for Grim Fandango on the net that installed the game on 64 bit PCs. Other not so popular games don’t stand much of a chance.

I can run VirtualBox and I do have a copy of XP Home 32 bit floating around. I just wish I could play it normally without the faffing about.

]]> By: Daniel http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-16/#comment-68479 Daniel Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:25:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68479 I solved that using DOSBOX http://www.dosbox.com/ , a x86 Virtual Machine with a DOS prompt bundled. Is better than use virtual PC because the HW emulation is more old-games compatible and easier to use. Then go to find abandonware... lots of free and technically legal fun. I tried also Windows 3.1 under Windows 7 Ultimate x64.... I solved that using DOSBOX http://www.dosbox.com/ , a x86 Virtual Machine with a DOS prompt bundled.

Is better than use virtual PC because the HW emulation is more old-games compatible and easier to use.

Then go to find abandonware… lots of free and technically legal fun.

I tried also Windows 3.1 under Windows 7 Ultimate x64….

]]> By: smilingman http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-10/#comment-35522 smilingman Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:59:25 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-35522 I use to use Comodo but it has become bloated and adware. Vista Firewall Control is free, use the built in firewall, supports 64 bit and has a paid version with more features. I use to use Comodo but it has become bloated and adware.
Vista Firewall Control is free, use the built in firewall, supports 64 bit and has a paid version with more features.

]]> By: smilingman http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-9/#comment-68480 smilingman Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:59:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68480 I use to use Comodo but it has become bloated and adware. Vista Firewall Control is free, use the built in firewall, supports 64 bit and has a paid version with more features. I use to use Comodo but it has become bloated and adware.
Vista Firewall Control is free, use the built in firewall, supports 64 bit and has a paid version with more features.

]]> By: smilingman http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-9/#comment-68481 smilingman Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:59:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68481 I use to use Comodo but it has become bloated and adware. Vista Firewall Control is free, use the built in firewall, supports 64 bit and has a paid version with more features. I use to use Comodo but it has become bloated and adware.
Vista Firewall Control is free, use the built in firewall, supports 64 bit and has a paid version with more features.

]]> By: smilingman http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-9/#comment-68482 smilingman Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:59:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68482 I use to use Comodo but it has become bloated and adware. Vista Firewall Control is free, use the built in firewall, supports 64 bit and has a paid version with more features. I use to use Comodo but it has become bloated and adware.
Vista Firewall Control is free, use the built in firewall, supports 64 bit and has a paid version with more features.

]]> By: smilingman http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-9/#comment-68483 smilingman Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:59:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68483 I use to use Comodo but it has become bloated and adware. Vista Firewall Control is free, use the built in firewall, supports 64 bit and has a paid version with more features. I use to use Comodo but it has become bloated and adware.
Vista Firewall Control is free, use the built in firewall, supports 64 bit and has a paid version with more features.

]]> By: smilingman http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-9/#comment-68484 smilingman Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:59:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68484 I use to use Comodo but it has become bloated and adware. Vista Firewall Control is free, use the built in firewall, supports 64 bit and has a paid version with more features. I use to use Comodo but it has become bloated and adware.
Vista Firewall Control is free, use the built in firewall, supports 64 bit and has a paid version with more features.

]]> By: smilingman http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-9/#comment-68485 smilingman Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:59:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68485 I use to use Comodo but it has become bloated and adware. Vista Firewall Control is free, use the built in firewall, supports 64 bit and has a paid version with more features. I use to use Comodo but it has become bloated and adware.
Vista Firewall Control is free, use the built in firewall, supports 64 bit and has a paid version with more features.

]]> By: Mikey http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-16/#comment-68474 Mikey Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:52:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68474 Saleck...perhaps you could use Virtual PC and create a Windows 95,98 or XP virtual machine for playing DOS games. If you are on 64 bit Windows, you should still be able to have 32bit virtual machines last I checked. If not with Win 7's Virtual PC, then for sure with Virtual PC 2007. Saleck…perhaps you could use Virtual PC and create a Windows 95,98 or XP virtual machine for playing DOS games. If you are on 64 bit Windows, you should still be able to have 32bit virtual machines last I checked. If not with Win 7′s Virtual PC, then for sure with Virtual PC 2007.

]]> By: Mikey http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-16/#comment-68475 Mikey Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:52:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68475 Saleck...perhaps you could use Virtual PC and create a Windows 95,98 or XP virtual machine for playing DOS games. If you are on 64 bit Windows, you should still be able to have 32bit virtual machines last I checked. If not with Win 7's Virtual PC, then for sure with Virtual PC 2007. Saleck…perhaps you could use Virtual PC and create a Windows 95,98 or XP virtual machine for playing DOS games. If you are on 64 bit Windows, you should still be able to have 32bit virtual machines last I checked. If not with Win 7′s Virtual PC, then for sure with Virtual PC 2007.

]]> By: Mikey http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-16/#comment-68476 Mikey Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:52:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68476 Saleck...perhaps you could use Virtual PC and create a Windows 95,98 or XP virtual machine for playing DOS games. If you are on 64 bit Windows, you should still be able to have 32bit virtual machines last I checked. If not with Win 7's Virtual PC, then for sure with Virtual PC 2007. Saleck…perhaps you could use Virtual PC and create a Windows 95,98 or XP virtual machine for playing DOS games. If you are on 64 bit Windows, you should still be able to have 32bit virtual machines last I checked. If not with Win 7′s Virtual PC, then for sure with Virtual PC 2007.

]]> By: Mikey http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-16/#comment-68477 Mikey Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:52:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68477 Saleck...perhaps you could use Virtual PC and create a Windows 95,98 or XP virtual machine for playing DOS games. If you are on 64 bit Windows, you should still be able to have 32bit virtual machines last I checked. If not with Win 7's Virtual PC, then for sure with Virtual PC 2007. Saleck…perhaps you could use Virtual PC and create a Windows 95,98 or XP virtual machine for playing DOS games. If you are on 64 bit Windows, you should still be able to have 32bit virtual machines last I checked. If not with Win 7′s Virtual PC, then for sure with Virtual PC 2007.

]]> By: Mikey http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-16/#comment-68478 Mikey Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:52:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68478 Saleck...perhaps you could use Virtual PC and create a Windows 95,98 or XP virtual machine for playing DOS games. If you are on 64 bit Windows, you should still be able to have 32bit virtual machines last I checked. If not with Win 7's Virtual PC, then for sure with Virtual PC 2007. Saleck…perhaps you could use Virtual PC and create a Windows 95,98 or XP virtual machine for playing DOS games. If you are on 64 bit Windows, you should still be able to have 32bit virtual machines last I checked. If not with Win 7′s Virtual PC, then for sure with Virtual PC 2007.

]]> By: Daniel http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-16/#comment-35504 Daniel Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:25:14 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-35504 I solved that using DOSBOX http://www.dosbox.com/ , a x86 Virtual Machine with a DOS prompt bundled. Is better than use virtual PC because the HW emulation is more old-games compatible and easier to use. Then go to find abandonware... lots of free and technically legal fun. I tried also Windows 3.1 under Windows 7 Ultimate x64.... I solved that using DOSBOX http://www.dosbox.com/ , a x86 Virtual Machine with a DOS prompt bundled.

Is better than use virtual PC because the HW emulation is more old-games compatible and easier to use.

Then go to find abandonware… lots of free and technically legal fun.

I tried also Windows 3.1 under Windows 7 Ultimate x64….

]]> By: Saleck http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-16/#comment-35476 Saleck Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:41:55 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-35476 My old games :( the ones with 16 bit installers. Grim Fandango, Killing Time and loads of others have 16 bit installers which don't work. No installer, No game :( I'm on 64 bit Win 7 right now but I'll probably go back to 32 bit once I get the RTM CD :( I wish Microsoft hadn't been so lazy and made some sort of 16 bit emulator like they did with 32 bit. My old games :( the ones with 16 bit installers. Grim Fandango, Killing Time and loads of others have 16 bit installers which don’t work. No installer, No game :(
I’m on 64 bit Win 7 right now but I’ll probably go back to 32 bit once I get the RTM CD :(
I wish Microsoft hadn’t been so lazy and made some sort of 16 bit emulator like they did with 32 bit.

]]> By: Saleck http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-16/#comment-68473 Saleck Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:41:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68473 My old games :( the ones with 16 bit installers. Grim Fandango, Killing Time and loads of others have 16 bit installers which don't work. No installer, No game :( I'm on 64 bit Win 7 right now but I'll probably go back to 32 bit once I get the RTM CD :( I wish Microsoft hadn't been so lazy and made some sort of 16 bit emulator like they did with 32 bit. My old games :( the ones with 16 bit installers. Grim Fandango, Killing Time and loads of others have 16 bit installers which don’t work. No installer, No game :(
I’m on 64 bit Win 7 right now but I’ll probably go back to 32 bit once I get the RTM CD :(
I wish Microsoft hadn’t been so lazy and made some sort of 16 bit emulator like they did with 32 bit.

]]> By: John http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-15/#comment-35475 John Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:19:09 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-35475 Concerning the x64 firewall for x64 systems, Comodo makes and offers for free their CIS software application which is in both x86 and x64 flavors (for free). It has been tested by many and works great. Concerning the x64 firewall for x64 systems, Comodo makes and offers for free their CIS software application which is in both x86 and x64 flavors (for free).
It has been tested by many and works great.

]]> By: John http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-15/#comment-68469 John Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:19:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68469 Concerning the x64 firewall for x64 systems, Comodo makes and offers for free their CIS software application which is in both x86 and x64 flavors (for free). It has been tested by many and works great. Concerning the x64 firewall for x64 systems, Comodo makes and offers for free their CIS software application which is in both x86 and x64 flavors (for free).
It has been tested by many and works great.

]]> By: John http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-15/#comment-68470 John Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:19:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68470 Concerning the x64 firewall for x64 systems, Comodo makes and offers for free their CIS software application which is in both x86 and x64 flavors (for free). It has been tested by many and works great. Concerning the x64 firewall for x64 systems, Comodo makes and offers for free their CIS software application which is in both x86 and x64 flavors (for free).
It has been tested by many and works great.

]]> By: John http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-15/#comment-68471 John Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:19:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68471 Concerning the x64 firewall for x64 systems, Comodo makes and offers for free their CIS software application which is in both x86 and x64 flavors (for free). It has been tested by many and works great. Concerning the x64 firewall for x64 systems, Comodo makes and offers for free their CIS software application which is in both x86 and x64 flavors (for free).
It has been tested by many and works great.

]]> By: John http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-15/#comment-68472 John Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:19:00 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-68472 Concerning the x64 firewall for x64 systems, Comodo makes and offers for free their CIS software application which is in both x86 and x64 flavors (for free). It has been tested by many and works great. Concerning the x64 firewall for x64 systems, Comodo makes and offers for free their CIS software application which is in both x86 and x64 flavors (for free).
It has been tested by many and works great.

]]> By: Mikey http://www.windows7news.com/2009/07/27/whats-stopping-you-from-going-x64/comment-page-16/#comment-35478 Mikey Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:52:56 +0000 http://windows7news.com/?p=3462#comment-35478 Saleck...perhaps you could use Virtual PC and create a Windows 95,98 or XP virtual machine for playing DOS games. If you are on 64 bit Windows, you should still be able to have 32bit virtual machines last I checked. If not with Win 7's Virtual PC, then for sure with Virtual PC 2007. Saleck…perhaps you could use Virtual PC and create a Windows 95,98 or XP virtual machine for playing DOS games. If you are on 64 bit Windows, you should still be able to have 32bit virtual machines last I checked. If not with Win 7′s Virtual PC, then for sure with Virtual PC 2007.

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