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canadiancowboy
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I did an upgrade from Windows VISTA
to Windows 7, and then backed out due to problems with my monitor
displays. I am thinking of doing this again, in a few months when
Windows 7 becomes stable and the software and hardware vendors have had
time to release updated drivers for Windows 7.
My questions are:
1. If I update all my hardware and software drivers (eg monitor, video
card, sound card, etc) drivers to the latest versions that are supposed
to support Windows 7, should I expect any problems with my current
Windows VISTA system? I would think not, but thought it best to ask for
thoughts and advice about this.
2. I already know that I have to upgrade my anti-virus software to
support Windows 7. This suggests that my other software should be
checked out too. If I run software in Windows VISTA compatibility mode,
will that negate the 'not compatible' status for most software? My
understanding is that when software is said to be 'not compatible' in
Windows 7, that is referring to running it in 'native' Windows 7 mode,
not Windows VISTA compatibility mode.
3. Would it be better to do a clean install of Windows 7 Professional
(or Ultimate) in 64-bit mode (yes my hardware configuration supports
64-bit mode), rather than stay with 32-bit mode and then do a clean
install of 64-bit at a later date?
Thank you for your attention,
Canadian Cowboy.
to Windows 7, and then backed out due to problems with my monitor
displays. I am thinking of doing this again, in a few months when
Windows 7 becomes stable and the software and hardware vendors have had
time to release updated drivers for Windows 7.
My questions are:
1. If I update all my hardware and software drivers (eg monitor, video
card, sound card, etc) drivers to the latest versions that are supposed
to support Windows 7, should I expect any problems with my current
Windows VISTA system? I would think not, but thought it best to ask for
thoughts and advice about this.
2. I already know that I have to upgrade my anti-virus software to
support Windows 7. This suggests that my other software should be
checked out too. If I run software in Windows VISTA compatibility mode,
will that negate the 'not compatible' status for most software? My
understanding is that when software is said to be 'not compatible' in
Windows 7, that is referring to running it in 'native' Windows 7 mode,
not Windows VISTA compatibility mode.
3. Would it be better to do a clean install of Windows 7 Professional
(or Ultimate) in 64-bit mode (yes my hardware configuration supports
64-bit mode), rather than stay with 32-bit mode and then do a clean
install of 64-bit at a later date?
Thank you for your attention,
Canadian Cowboy.