Anybody running Windows 64 bit ??

Xbandito · Apr 10, 2006, 14:04:47

I am trying to get this piece of junk to run windows 64....but having fun trying to find security software to run on 64bit

I have windows set up (sort of) but I dont want to try and connect to the net without a (decent) firewall and antivirus.
I am using zonealarm and Kaspersky now on 32bit.....but the cost to upgrade them does not justify the hassle, might as well stay on 32 bit

So I need input from 64 bit users on what to use

please

Jeff · Apr 10, 2006, 23:16:30

This article may help

There is also a free beta 64 bit version of Zone Alarm out there too

Check this out for AV too

Personally, I trust my hardware firewall and I use Fix It Utilities 6 for AV

Xbandito · Apr 11, 2006, 08:47:04

Thanks Jeff.......seen them, got Avast on here now

, got ghostwall as a firewall (along with hardware firewall and windows firewall) should protect it

Zonealarm beta....not worth it m8....its that word "beta", I never trust anything with that word attatched to it

B52 · Apr 11, 2006, 19:01:09

Beta-carotene is the molecule that gives carrots their orange colour. It is part of a family of chemicals called the carotenoids, which are found in many fruit and vegetables, as well as some animal products such as egg yolks. Carotenoids were first isolated in the early 19th century, and have been synthesised for use as food colourings since the 1950s.

Biologically, beta-carotene is most important as the precursor of vitamin A. It also has anti-oxidant properties and may help in preventing cancer and other diseases.

Bill · Apr 11, 2006, 20:07:17

Quote from: B52 on Apr 11, 2006, 19:01:09
Beta-carotene is ... part of a family of chemicals called the carotenoids, which are found in many fruit and vegetables .... and may help in preventing cancer and other diseases.

Including some new tomatoes....

(Lycopene)

Xbandito · Apr 11, 2006, 21:02:12

Hmm so thats why I am as I am...I dont eat enough carrots

Jeff · Apr 11, 2006, 22:25:16

Mek u see good in the dark

div0 · Apr 13, 2006, 12:33:02

Apart from these issues - would you mind posting how you find xp64 please?!!?

I'm considering moving to it later in the year when I upgrade my whole comp - the other option is to wait for Vista but that'll be next year, and even the you'll still practically be a "beta" tester for the first 6 months!

I've heard that the worst thing about 64bit is trying to find drivers for some things - but as I dont have many periferals I doubt it'd cause me many problems.

So if anyone's got experience of going 64bit, it'd be nice to hear about it

Jeff · Apr 13, 2006, 23:15:46

I`m not running it m8, will do but personally, I`m not upgrading much until Pentium 5 comes out ... dunno when for sure, noone does

I`ll stick with my banger P4/2.4Ghz for now!

Xbandito · Apr 14, 2006, 08:27:05

Pfffttt "cough" Intel "cough"

Divo.....I am sort of running it, I have set it up as a dual boot (but I hardly use it) drivers for some of my "toys" are non-existant.
One thing I will say though, it sure does run sweet, I have blitzkrieg 2 running on both xp 32 and 64.....and its on 64bit that the game runs sweetly.

Its not only drivers thats the problem, some programmes dont want to run on it neither, nero is a bit of a hit and miss, sometimes it will run and sometimes it just plain refuses

Will post more, when I use it more (in other words, find some drivers for it)

div0 · Apr 14, 2006, 08:46:44

k thanks

Jeff · Apr 15, 2006, 00:40:25

QuotePfffttt "cough" Intel "cough"

It`s the choice of the majority of personal and business users worldwide ... yer not gonna tell me your against mankind now Ban, are u m8?

Hey, listen, I challenge any single individual to be sat in front of a PC, both identical in every way except the processor, for the individual to do the same things on each PC and then proclaim which one has the Pentium and which one has the AMD. Yep, Sisoft and 3dMark et al can tell the difference, but as human beings, we can`t ... full stop

Xbandito · Apr 15, 2006, 09:14:11

Hmmm forgot about the "rip off" price that intel charge

Jeff · Apr 16, 2006, 22:37:35

Hey, you gets what you pays for

Seriously, I`m not particularly bothered what`s under the hood. If it works and serves my purpose, Netto could manufacture it for all I care

EvilPC · Jun 03, 2006, 08:37:05

I have XP64 installed along side, XP Pro and MCE 2005 multi-booting using system commander.

XP 64-Bit seems to work well for me..

Not noticed any improvements in normal apps, but have found a couple of TV tuner programs don't seem to be hogging all the resources..

For gaming - FarCry look amazing running in 64-bit mode.

If there is anything specific you wish to know.. just ask

mrapoc · Jun 03, 2006, 11:05:14

AMD for games

Xbandito · Jun 03, 2006, 12:26:29

AMD for ANYTHING

bobleslie · Jun 04, 2006, 18:12:12

I've had an Athlon 64 from a week after it was launched.

I used Win 64 and Suse Linux 64 for several months after, but got really fed up with the restrictions imposed by the lack of 64-bit drivers.

I then reverted to running 32-bit Windows and 32-bit Linux and just didn't bother to 'upgrade' to 64-bit Windows because of the driver situation. IMV the 64-bit driver problem is still widespread and I don't intend putting myself through further pain.

As I don't like paying exorbitant prices for inferior technology, I never buy Intel.