Re: 4GB or 3GB physical memory for 32 bit wondows vista

"Rick Rogers" <rick@mvps.org> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> Most 32-bit software will install to a 64-bit system and run in 32-bit
> mode without issue. The problems occur when the software includes device
> drivers, such as the iTunes software, as these must be signed, compatible
> 64-bit drivers or the software, even if it can be installed, will not
> operate properly.

There is now a specific 64-bit version of iTunes. You can download it from
the Apple site if you are running Vista 64.

>
> --
> Best of Luck,
>
> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
> My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
>
> "scrummage" <scrummage@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>>i was reading this thread looking for an answer to some thing else and
>>RICK
>> you might be able to help me.
>> is there any way i can install 32 bit software onto 64 bit vista, does
>> the
>> 32 bit control panel let you do this in any way, and im not sure if i saw
>> a
>> 32 bit programe bit in vista somewhere.
>> i am still a bit new to all this cpu stuff so if my question is a bit
>> stupid
>> i`m sorry.
>>
>> thanks scrummage.
>>
>> "Rick Rogers" wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> If I recall correctly, Itunes' software is not 64-bit compatible. Until
>>> they
>>> release a version that is, you cannot use it on an x64 system.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Best of Luck,
>>>
>>> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
>>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
>>> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
>>> My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
>>>
>>> "Joe" <Joe@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:AB446FFA-D56C-4D33-B835-F20E6D8A615F@microsoft.com...
>>> > Perhaps you can help me. This is a different issue. I downloaded
>>> > Itunes
>>> > and
>>> > it said it was not installed correctly on my Vista 64 operating
>>> > system. I
>>> > reinstalled it a total of three times and even did a "repair" install
>>> > from
>>> > Microsofts "install/delete" control. Now it will not install at all.
>>> > Any
>>> > ideas?
>>> >
>>> > "Gene K" wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> About any question pertaining to Windows RAM is answered On Crucial's
>>> >> site.
>>> >> Start here: http://www.crucial.com/support/index.aspx?tabid=sc1 .
>>> >>
>>> >> Gene K
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>>
>>>
>

It is a 32-bit x64 compatible program with mostly x86 modules and two x64
modules. By no means is it a fully 64-bit program.

"Brian W" <brian.wescombeSODOFF@ntlSPAMworld.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Rick Rogers" <rick@mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:elRYE4WXIHA.4896@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Hi,
>>
>> Most 32-bit software will install to a 64-bit system and run in 32-bit
>> mode without issue. The problems occur when the software includes device
>> drivers, such as the iTunes software, as these must be signed, compatible
>> 64-bit drivers or the software, even if it can be installed, will not
>> operate properly.
>
> There is now a specific 64-bit version of iTunes. You can download it from
> the Apple site if you are running Vista 64.
>
>>
>> --
>> Best of Luck,
>>
>> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
>> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
>> My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
>>
>> "scrummage" <scrummage@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:9DE12C6C-B6DF-46F3-9EC5-2EA9A607080E@microsoft.com...
>>>i was reading this thread looking for an answer to some thing else and
>>>RICK
>>> you might be able to help me.
>>> is there any way i can install 32 bit software onto 64 bit vista, does
>>> the
>>> 32 bit control panel let you do this in any way, and im not sure if i
>>> saw a
>>> 32 bit programe bit in vista somewhere.
>>> i am still a bit new to all this cpu stuff so if my question is a bit
>>> stupid
>>> i`m sorry.
>>>
>>> thanks scrummage.
>>>
>>> "Rick Rogers" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> If I recall correctly, Itunes' software is not 64-bit compatible. Until
>>>> they
>>>> release a version that is, you cannot use it on an x64 system.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Best of Luck,
>>>>
>>>> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
>>>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
>>>> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
>>>> My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
>>>>
>>>> "Joe" <Joe@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:AB446FFA-D56C-4D33-B835-F20E6D8A615F@microsoft.com...
>>>> > Perhaps you can help me. This is a different issue. I downloaded
>>>> > Itunes
>>>> > and
>>>> > it said it was not installed correctly on my Vista 64 operating
>>>> > system. I
>>>> > reinstalled it a total of three times and even did a "repair" install
>>>> > from
>>>> > Microsofts "install/delete" control. Now it will not install at all.
>>>> > Any
>>>> > ideas?
>>>> >
>>>> > "Gene K" wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> >> About any question pertaining to Windows RAM is answered On
>>>> >> Crucial's
>>>> >> site.
>>>> >> Start here: http://www.crucial.com/support/index.aspx?tabid=sc1 .
>>>> >>
>>>> >> Gene K
>>>> >>
>>>> >>
>>>>
>>>>
>>
>