Category Archives: Windows Vista 64-bit

Apple’s iPhone is currently not supported under 64-bit Windows Vista and 64-bit Windows XP operating systems, Engadget reports. “The error message, ‘The software required for iPhone is not installed. Run the iTunes installer to remove iTunes, then install iTunes again.’ is Apples magical way of telling you that iTunes is not supported on 64-bit flavors of Microsoft’s operating systems. Yeah, we agree, they should have listed the incompatibility on the iPhone specs page under Windows System Requirements. Unfortunately for those of you new to Apple software, its buried in support article 301301 which states, ‘iTunes is currently not supported in Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or any 64-bit edition of Windows Vista.’ Now you know,” Engadget says.

We assume Apple will provide iPhone’s 64-bit Windows compatibility with software updates.

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Paint.net v3.08, the new version of an open-source image and photo editor that runs on all Windows platforms (32-, 64-bit and Itanium), is released. In 64-bit environments it runs as a full native 64-bit program.

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The 64-bit workstations were conquered by the professional video and audio processing software in the first place, among others. Complementing these, VirtualDub x64 has a leading position in the field of non-professional software. Compared to its competitors, its main point of strength is that it was the first to appear as a native 64-bit video capture and processing program in its category.

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Nvidia has released ForceWare 158.18, the new driver version for its video cards under Windows Vista 64-bit and 32-bit.

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AMD ATI has released Catalyst Software Suite Version 7.3, featuring the updated drivers for ATI Radeon, ATI All-in-Wonder, Theater 550 PRO and TV Wonder Elite video cards.

ATI Catalyst 7.3 introduces OpenGL CrossFire support for the entire ATI Radeon X1000 product series under 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista. Users will see significant performance gains in a number of applications when running in CrossFire mode under Windows Vista, according to Release Notes.

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Array Systems Inc, which assists its small – medium sized business clients with the integration of the Windows Vista OS, claims that mainstream users are better served with the 32-bit Vista than with its 64-bit counterpart.

“Mainstream users are best served with the 32-bit applications of Windows Vista and will experience the greatest compatibility with peripherals, applications, and improved features. The use of 64-bit implementations of Vista should be based on need. If you have a special application or operational requirement today that mandates this extended version of Vista, proceed ahead; just be sure to research and resolve potential conflicts and remedies first. Windows Vista 64 will gather increased momentum and acceptance; however the practical return on investment may be years away. As with any new product offering, the key will be testing the Vista environment with current application prior to making an upgrade decision,” Array System’s says in analysis on Microsoft’s 32-bit and 64-bit Vista.

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The Windows Vista Codec Package x64 Components 1.1.2, which enables xvid, divx and DVD playback in 64-bit Vista’s Media Center, was released this week.

“Did you buy Vista x64 but find that almost nothing will play in MediaCenter? Do you want to watch your favorite video’s in MediaCenter? These package is tested on Vista Ultimate x64. It is a fully functional standalone installation,” the publisher’s description says.

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Microsoft has published a list of applications that have earned the “Certified for Windows Vista” logo or the “Works with Windows Vista” logo. The list applies to both 32-bit and 64-bit Vista versions.

Microsoft explains that the “Certified for Windows Vista” logo is a compatibility designation for applications and devices that have passed a rigorous testing program on computers that are running Windows Vista. The technical requirements for this designation target four core areas: reliability, security, compatibility with Windows Vista and future operating systems, and installation and removal.

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NVIDIA has released the world’s first WHQL-certified drivers with support for Microsoft’s DirectX 10, the latest suite of multimedia application programming interfaces (APIs). The announced NVIDIA’s ForceWare 100.65 drivers support GeForce 6- and 7-series graphics cards, as same as 8-series designed for DirectX 10 gaming and multimedia.

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Microsoft has released Virtual PC 2007 1.0 virtualization software, which enables the use of multiple operating systems at the same time on the same physical computer. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the new Virtual PC 2007 are available free of charge.

Along with support for Windows Vista 64-bit as a host, VPC 2007 compared to previous VPC 2004 also includes support for 32-bit Vista as a host and as a guest OS. The performance is also improved compared to Virtual PC 2004, Microsoft says.

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CyberLink Corporation, a digital home solutions provider, today released CyberLink Software Encoder 1.1, for enabling real-time MPEG-2 TV recording via Windows Vista Media Center, including 64-bit version.

CyberLink Software Encoder 1.1 offers native 64-bit support for PCs using the Windows Vista operating system. The benefits include better multi-tasking with less loading on system resources, as same as creation of larger, higher-quality, video files achieved by using more memory made available on 64-bit systems, according to CyberLink.

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SecureAction released CryptoExpert 2007 PRO encryption software, which works on Windows Vista 64-bit and Windows XP-64 bit.

CryptoExpert creates encrypted virtual disks and these disks are visible as usual disks with drive letters. It uses four powerful encryption algorithms to encrypt your data: AES, BLOWFISH, CAST and 3DES, which are world’s standards of encryption. CryptoExpert 2007 PRO supports 256 Gb and larger encrypted drive.

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Kaspersky Lab announced the release of Maintenance Pack 2 for Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0. An essential new feature introduced in Maintenance Pack 2 is support for Windows Vista, including the 64-bit version of Microsoft’s new operating system.

“Earlier antivirus product versions are not compatible with Vista because of the operating system’s new architecture. With Maintenance Pack 2, Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 will be fully compatible with both the 32-bit and the 64-bit versions of Windows Vista. At the same time, Maintenance Pack 2 includes all the features and additions that were included in the first Maintenance pack, including full-scale support for Windows XP 64-bit Edition, extended on-demand scanning functionality, a number of improvements to the proactive defense module and protection of Windows Task Manager against injection of malicious dynamic-link libraries (dll),” the company’s press release says.

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The 64-bit version of Windows Vista can be obtained in retail only if you purchase the Ultimate Edition of Microsoft’s new operating system.

According to the CompUSA’s product pages, Windows Vista Basic, Home Premium and Business ship with 32-bit DVD only, while the Ultimate comes with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

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Chip makers AMD and Intel think the 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows Vista operating system will not take over the enthusiast market in 2007, The Inquirer reports.

“Without an exception, they all think it’s too early and the drivers won’t be that polished for 64 bit either. AMD and Intel have CPUs which can support 64 operating systems but the drivers are still lame, unpolished and slow compared with 32 bit,” the report says.

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