Originally posted by: Mem
Originally posted by: perdomot
Compatibility of apps is my biggest worry. I use a lot of freeware including my AV, firewall, etc. and lack of 64 bit compatibility will likely add to the cost of the upgrade.
List your applications we can tell you what will work,common free software like CCleaner,Firefox,Defraggler,Avast,AVG,ALZip,Avira,7-Zip,OpenOffice,Spybot,SpywareBlaster,uTorrent,Thunderbird etc all run fine,most 32 bit software will work ok,its really only 64 bit drivers for your hardware and 16 bit software that cause the real headaches(no 16 bit support in Vista x64),providing you have 64 bit drivers for your hardware you should be fine.
Personally as an avid Vista x64 user I have all my 64 bit drivers and all my 32 bit software works fine,I do have a few 64 bit programs too....I'm very happy with Vista x64 for gaming and general use so no complaints from me.
Good site for 64 bit info and software
is here.
I use AVG, zip genius, zone alarm, ad-aware, bitcomet, vlc player, objectdock and Firefox mostly so I guess it should be ok. I use itunes for my music so I hope it comes in 64 bit flavor. XP-64 is not supported by itunes for some reason.