Windows XP 64 Bit
Windows 64 bit help and discussions.
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Vista problems 64 bit and 32 bit stability
by Guest Brandon- 7 replies
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This is part suggestion, part discussion, part complaint ... (a rant?) Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit I've been using Vista for some months now and I have to say I am deeply unhappy with the OS. I have it running on a Thinkpad T61 (2GHz x 2, 800 MHz FSB), 4GB RAM, 160 5400 SATA, nVidia NVS140m, etc. In my first outing I tried Vista 64bit so I could fully utilise all 4GB of RAM. Yes, while the RAM is available my feeling was that the performance of the laptop was below that of my previous Acer TM803 with 2GB with XP. Initially I had issues because of a known broadcast issue with DHCP and older routers - I could not get Wireless working with DHCP on m…
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Wincolor installation failure on x64
by Guest Lee Banyard- 5 replies
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I'm desperately trying to install Wincolor on XP Pro x64. (I've been hit by two Samsung displays having different LCD panels in them!). However, when I try to install it, I get the message: "Microsoft Color Control Panel Applet for Windows XP requires that your computer in running Windows XP SP2 and that you have administrative or install privileges on your computer." Well, according to my system properties I am running Service Pack 2, running Windows XP, and I'm logged in as administrator. If I assume it's a problem with compatibility, then what am I supposed to do to synch up my two LCD displays? All the web seems to say is 'install Wincolor'…
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Upgrade from Standard R2 64 bit to Enterprise R2 64 bit
by Guest johnisccp- 1 reply
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I have a server that is currently running Windows 2003 Standard R2 64 bit. I need to upgrade it to Windows 2003 Enterprise R2 64 bit. Can I do a direct upgrade? Is there any documents that explain how to do this or what caveat is found? Thanks
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Why does Windows Vista x64 search so long?
by Guest Dima- 10 replies
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Hello! Why does Windows Vista x64 search so long, especially when the progress in the bar is at the end and the ring in rolling? Sincerely, Dima
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64-bit Required for Dual Core...?
by Guest Ben- 7 replies
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I have a laptop that came with Vista Ultimate 64 bit. It's a dual core processor -- and for some reason I thought you had to have a 64-bit OS to take advantage of multicore systems. Vista has been a bit of a pain, and I'd rather use XP on it. I have a copy of 32-bit XP Pro -- will the OS take advantage of the dual-core processor? Thanks!
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Need grep
by Guest Don Culp- 8 replies
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I need a version of grep (or similar) that will run from a command line (from a batch file) under Win x64. It should simply run and then exit without opening any windows that require user input. Preferably it should also be free. Thanks, Don Culp
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In SIW the "Operating System" page reports: Owner: Microsoft Organization: Microsoft for my copy of Windows Ultimate 64-bit I have edited the Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion and they correctly report my name and my "company name" as I want them to be. I can not figure out where SIW is getting this information, but sometimes when installing new programs they think the Owner is Microsoft and the Organization is Microsoft. I did a search of the entire Registry for "Owner," but I was unsuccessful. Is there *another* key, other than HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current…
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AVG Free version 8 and Vista 64 Ultimate
by Guest Don- 5 replies
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Hey gang, I have Vista 64 bit Ultimate, and have been running the free version of AVG 7.5 I believe it is. I got a message yesterday, that I need to upgrade to the newer version 8, as 7.5 will no longer be supported after then end of this month. I run Spybot Search and Destroy, and of course Windows Defender. Seems like I have seen reports of some conflicts with those, when running AVG 8? Anyone here familiar with this or have experience with the newer version? Thanks, -- Don
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Avast Antivirus updated to v4.8.1195
by Guest Carlos- 5 replies
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It seems that yesterday was not only "superTuesday" for the monthly MSFT updates but also for NVidia (new GeForce drivers) and Avast antivirus (http://www.avast.com). New version is 4.8.1195 and the changelog can be found here: http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-4-home_pro-revision-history.html Free home edition here: http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html Professional edition here: http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-professional.html Please note that this is a "kernel" update and not just a simple virus definitions update. Carlos
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cant get on the internet but hosting a website
by Guest munky boy- 0 replies
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i am runing windows server 2003 64bit i first install and updated the server and was able to get the internet after installing IIS6 and hosting a site it still was working after new windows update i have not been able to get the internet, but the hosted site is still live and working fine but cant update server nor get the internet at all please help as i have not got a idea what it could be
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Outlook Express Spell Check.
by Guest Robin- 3 replies
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When we go for spell checking after writing the mail, then it checks in french Language. Then I when to the "Tools,Option,Spelling,Language", I found that There is only one language (French) in the option. Please tell me how can I get my mails checked in English.
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Active Desktop Missing on XP Pro
by Guest caley- 1 reply
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Hi all. I just got a new computer with XP Pro on it. The Active Desktop option is missing. THere's no Web tab in the Desktop dialogue box, or in the View Folders Dialogue box. According to the registry, Active Desktop is installed. If it is, why isn't it showing up as an option where it should be? Can anyone tell me how to enable it? Thanks! Caley
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How do I correctly delete extra Language Packs?
by Guest Realitygdk@gmail.com- 3 replies
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Windows Vista Ultimate 64 –bit computer system. My primary language is English. I have 34 Language Packs, extra-optional, updates, dated April 22, 2008, waiting my okay to install. My immediate question, what are the correct procedures for selecting and deleting these additional language packs? During April when I selected these additional Windows Vista Language Packs, I was thinking that my system would need them when and if I were to visit a foreign language site. I suppose the logic was something on the order, that while on a foreign language page the system would translate the page into English using one or more of these language packs. Okay, I li…
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NVidia GeForce 176.16's released
by Guest Carlos- 2 replies
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NVidia released today a new set of drivers for their GeForce line of graphic cards in Vista x64. http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x64_175.16_whql.html Windows XP x64 users also have their corresponding update here: http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp64_175.16_whql.html Enjoy! Carlos
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Recovery Console
by Guest Harrison Midkiff- 3 replies
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Hello: I am new to the 64-bit verison of Windows 2003 Enterprise. I tried to install the recovery console but does not what to. Are there special steps to do this? Harrison Midkiff
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Browser Start-up
by Guest waxace- 3 replies
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I use Firefox as the default browser in Win Vista HP 64 bit. It works with no problem when running, and has no issues otherwise. The problem is when launching. I get a Error? A box pops up stating "Windows cannot find "TYPED URL" . Make sure you typed the name correctly and try again" After a second, my Firefox opens as normal and I can browse the internet as I wish. Firefox is set as the default browser so I don't understand why this happens... And is there a way to stop this message from coming up?? Thanks in advance for any help... -- JUST THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG.... WAXACE
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The Msdia80.dll file in wrong partitition
by Guest xiowan- 1 reply
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Hi all: I want to replace a 250 GB hard drive with a larger capacity drive but after transferring all the recorded tv in the recorded tv file on the drive, I am left with a Msdia80.dll file on the same partition that is apparently installed in the wrong place. It is part of Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package I think. I did not download and install this package but I think it might have been part of either Vista x64 SP1 or more likely part of AVGFree 8.0. which I have since uninstalled thru the control panel because it caused 100% cpu usage during scans of my C: drive on a Q6600 cpu! Most likely just deleting the Msdia80.dll file will c…
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Another question about vista x32 to x64
by Guest Mike- 4 replies
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I know this has been asked a million times but i cannot seem to find the answer I need, but i may be just overlooking it. I currently have x32 vista that came with my laptop and would like to upgrade to x64 vista. Is there any way to do this without having to buy another vista operating system? Any and all info would be greatly appriciated as I am very new to this. Thank you in advance
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Pinging 1394 cable system from Network bridge
by Guest Ravichandran- 3 replies
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I need to make network bridge with 1394 and LAN adapter PC-B Traffic flows between A to B on Ethernet and traffic between B to C goes on 1394 interface (Firewire) PC-A contain Ethernet card only. PC-B contains both Ethernet card & 1394 interface card. PC-C contains 1394 interface card only. I am able to ping either PC-A to B (Ethernet card) I am able to ping either PC-B to C (1394 interface) I am unable to ping either from B to C (1394 interface) or vice versa after making the network bridge. Do I need to make any changes in Network Bridge after creating it. I have already installed 1394 drivers in PC-C, because 1394 net adapter is …
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Memory Increase for Vista Ultimate 64-bit?
by Guest Jim- 4 replies
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The maximum memory one could have in Windows XP x64 was 4 GB per CPU. In Vista Ultimate you can have 128 GB total. (I still have the same 2 CPUs and 8 GB of memory.) Is there any advantage to add 8 more GB of memory to the 8 GB I already have to make a total of 16 GB? I have a Tyan motherboard which can accept up to 8, 2 GB DIMMs. I currently have 8 GB, so I could add 4 more DIMMs. I do not want to waste money, as I really want a new monitor, but I am interested in the possibility of adding more memory if Windows would really take advantage of it. Thank you! Jim
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Vista Home Premium (Upgrade) 32bit to 64bit
by Guest Nascarnick24- 7 replies
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I had purchased Windows XP about a year and a half ago and when vista came out, I bought the Vista Home Premium upgrade from XP Home. I am woundering if it is possible to get 64-bit media for this version of vista.
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Is this a Windows XP 64-bit group? Or is it a Vista 64-bit group?
by Guest Stan Shankman- 4 replies
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Greetings all, Is this a Windows XP 64-bit group? Or is it a Vista 64-bit group? I searched "Microsoft. public" for "64-bit", and this group was found. But because it did not specifically have the word "Vista" in the name, I assume it is a Windows XP 64-bit group. Does anyone know the best group for Vista 64-bit postings? This brings up a small beef I have: Namely, if one searches on the web for "Vista software", one often sees "Vista compatible" mentioned (or some such phrasing), but rarely does one find "Vista 32-bit compatible" and "Vista 64-bit compatible", and especially "Vista 64-bit Native" listed under "system requirements". Why do vendors so …
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Most Control Panel Icons missing
by Guest Sherry- 2 replies
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HELP! Running Windows XP Professional. Yesterday I shutdown my computer same as always. Turned back on a little later and most of the icons in the control panel are missing (Add/Remoive Programs, Add Software, Display etc). Did a system restore to the day prior and still missing the icons. Can't figure out what happened or how to get them back. Any help?
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Yet another question about x86 & x64 Vista Upgrade
by Guest Jon W- 4 replies
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After much reading and research trying to find out what included both 32bit & 64bit, and correct me if I'm wrong at any point, the ONLY full retail version that actually comes with both is Ultimate, while all other retail versions are eligible for the alternate media, meaning that you walk out of the store with the 32 bit and can order the 64bit DVD from Microsoft for the cost of S&H. I am also under the impression that the OEM versions can only be purchased with only 32bit or 64bit and are NOT eligible for the alternate media "deal". However the part that completely eludes me and I have searched for days for the answer to this question, because I…
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Superfetch bug
by Guest James Bowery- 0 replies
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I've been running Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit for over about a year and then within the last week or two I noticed that the disk access light was active all the time. After a few hours of investigation I discovered I could get it to shut off by shutting down the Superfetch service. I know that the Superfect service is supposed to run while the system is idle, but is it supposed to run for days on end?