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Sep 5, 2007, 09:01 PM
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Because I said so!
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Watkins Glen NY
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Running a 64bit program on a 32bit os
Is that possable?
I only ask because Unreal 3 is coming out in November. I'll be buying it. But it's coming out with both 32bit and 64bit versions. The 64bit version will have better textures. I do not want to buy a 32 bit version for my current XP machine then have to re buy a 64 bit version when I upgrade to my new machine.. Though I'm thinking that will be the case anyways.. I know 32 bit programs can run for the most part fine on a 64bit os.. But never heard of it the other way around. Please advise  |
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Sep 5, 2007, 09:05 PM
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Intoxicated Overclocker
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: New York
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Yes. 64bit runs both 32 and 64bit programs.
The only problem you run into is when a program needs a 64bit driver, and if it only has 32bit it wont work. As well with Vistax64 if the driver isnt digitally signed, it can be a pain in the ass. Ignore this Last edited by ChaosMinionX : Sep 5, 2007 at 11:29 PM. |
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Sep 5, 2007, 11:24 PM
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DriverHeaven Addict
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
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I think you misread Mr. Spock's post
I don't think it will work, I think the 64 bit program will only work if all the drivers are for 64 bit and that won't be the case with a 32 bit OS.... but you knew that didn't you! It makes me happy as I have XP64 on one macine and Vista HP 64 on this one and my Crossfire rig ...is it going to be DX10? .... I'd be sucking pondwater there
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