CD's on windows vista
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CD's on windows vista
Can someone please tell me if these will work on windows vista?
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Depends if you have installed a 64 bit or 32 bit version of Vista.
For normal home use most people will have a 32 bit version of Vista installed but it is possible to install a 64 bit version. (I was given a free copy of Windows Vista Ultimate last week by Microsoft and if I install it I can choose either 32 or 64 bit versions)
Windows Vista x64 bit can run 32 bit applications (such as 11plus CD/Software) but there can be problems with the software drivers - Vista x64 bit does support x86 (32 bit) drivers, so if you did happen to have Vista x64 bit then you would need to check by trial and error (or by checking with the supplier) whether they support x64 bit drivers in their software.
I doubt if this will be a problem for you.
For normal home use most people will have a 32 bit version of Vista installed but it is possible to install a 64 bit version. (I was given a free copy of Windows Vista Ultimate last week by Microsoft and if I install it I can choose either 32 or 64 bit versions)
Windows Vista x64 bit can run 32 bit applications (such as 11plus CD/Software) but there can be problems with the software drivers - Vista x64 bit does support x86 (32 bit) drivers, so if you did happen to have Vista x64 bit then you would need to check by trial and error (or by checking with the supplier) whether they support x64 bit drivers in their software.
I doubt if this will be a problem for you.
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