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July 27, 2008

Windows x64

Filed under: windows — by NN @ 7:45 pm

So I have a new computer. Yeah . And of course with x64 support :)

The first thing was to install Windows XP x64 to gain all 64-bit world benefits.

And then came the disappointments.

First, I have painfully found out that the driver for video card which came with the installation CD hangs up the system :(   Thought it was the anti-virus. But after reinstallation the windows has made problems again.

Currently it works fine. At least now :)

Second, I wanted IE x64 because this prevents running ugly ActiveX controls. But there is no Flash for 64 bit IE !!! It hurts. :(

Third, Miranda came out with its problems. Windows XP x64 doesn’t have msvcr71.dll and the version I had was not so suitable for x64. This was solved easily. And then problems with DB plugin. It did not support x64 but the other DB plugin did support, so I needed to run 32 bit Virtual Machine to operate it.

Fourth, Motorola did not provide 64 bit driver for my modem :( The only solution is to use LAN instead of USB connection. The only problem that I have other computer to be connected. There are some possible solutions like USB2LAN adapter or another Network card.. It can be solved easily enough.

Enough problems for two days of using :)

The next step will be to check Vista x64, it may work better than XP x64.

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