Cactsbob <Cactsbob@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> I'm not sure exactly what the 64 bit install will install on. I
> have a Pentium D processor. Will the 64 bit install on this
> processor?
You need a 64 bit processor and I'm pretty sure the Pentium D
processors are all 64 bit but I could be wrong so check Intel's
website to be sure.
http://indigo.intel.com/compare_cpu/...&culture=en-US
> And if so, what is the consensus of 64 bit installs of Vista -
> good / bad?
Mixed. Do your homework, find and read messages in this group that
relate to your specific hardware, update all your drivers, etc.
A lot of folks here have no problems at all, some, like myself, have
had some problems with drivers for printers, scanners, etc, (which
I've been able to solve) and some have had an absolutely horrible
time with no success at all. So, again, do your homework!
Here's a good source of information:
http://www.planetAMD64.com
You'll have to register to get downloads or to post questions in
the forums but they only want a valid email address and you can use
a Yahoo or Hotmail account for that.