Would VISTA 64bit Be Compatible With Me ?

[Big Beere]

hihihiihi

I want to purchase ' Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-Bit Edition DVD - OEM - 1Pk '

After hearing the driver problems with VISTA, do you think my mobo/gpu/sound card would be fine? (spec's shown in sig)

Because I dont want to spend the money, and find its a waist :)

Cheers

BIG B

[cammellaird]

hi if you are running32 bit system stick with it i tryed xp pro 64 bit could not get drivers for my modem and lots of other things .if you have 64 bit processor microsoft will recomend vista 64 bit you will still have driver problems i have just installed vista home basic 32 bit and my bt voyager 105 modem drivers wont install aol say ill need to purchas anew modem router glad i dident bother with 64 bit version . hope this helps

[JDowdall]

i think the sound card could have and issur i would check creatives website

[cammellaird]

hi if you are running32 bit system stick with it i tryed xp pro 64 bit could not get drivers for my modem and lots of other things .if you have 64 bit processor microsoft will recomend vista 64 bit you will still have driver problems i have just installed vista home basic 32 bit and my bt voyager 105 modem drivers wont install aol say ill need to purchas anew modem router glad i dident bother with 64 bit version . hope this helps

[Nox]

i've been running xp 64 bit for about a year now - not had any problems with, or getting hold of drivers.

Nox

[Big Beere]

ok cool, thanks for the tips!

Well, I'm going for the VISTA ULTIMATE 32BIT Edition..

But there's just a few more questions :)


I'm pretty sure my mobo will be OK with VISTA, but, when I install VISTA, then I install my mobo, do I use my drivers off my ASUS Disk, or do I have to search over the Internet for VISTA drivers ?

^^ Same applys to my GFX Card ^^

Cheers all,

BIG B 8)

[Danno]

vista should install most of the drivers for the motherboard. you may need to have a look on the net for one or two. a good source for drivers is windows update, if they dont install via windows update you will have to have a look on the net.

[teknokid]

you need different gfx drivers...

[Big Beere]

OK, the story!

Last night i thought i would format my system and have a fresh copy of windows XP.. so i went though the usual steps, but the format only seemed to take 2mins MAX.. ?

After it formatted it restarted the system, and started to load.... but, it would start to restart and then i would get a BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH

ERROR:

***STOP: 0X000000A5 (0X00000002,0X8983C228,0XE10BB330,0X89802030)

I tried formatting the system abouttt 4 times, before i actually gave up!

THE NEXT DAY:

Vista Premium arrived :)

I installed it with no problems, system is currently up and running.

BUT, the motherboard drivers aint supported ! lol - So I've got to look for some drivers over the net for my board!

The GFX Card drivers seem to install without any problems, and i managed to find some creative BETA drivers (From the creative website) so i can use my sound card for a bit!

If anyone can help with my Mobo drivers: ASUS A8N-32 SLI DELUXE MOBO :)

Cheers,

BIG B 8)

[teknokid]

they should be on the asus website... myn were. just goto downloads at the top.

[Big Beere]

I've just checked on the ASUS website, and my drivers only seem to be for XP ! :cry:

teknokid, did your drivers say it was compatible with VISTA?

Didnt your gfx card drivers work with VISTA then?

I really hope i can find the correct drivers for my Mobo!

Cheers,

BIG B 8)

[teknokid]

i havent got vista... but i know i need vista drivers (dx10) for my gpu and there's seperate mobo drivers labeled 'vista'...

[Big Beere]

oh right, wellll i cant see them :?

I've added you to MSN teknokid!

ACCEPT ME :)

BIG B 8)

[teknokid]

you'll have my old msn...
ill go give u my new one...