Installing vista 64-bit

OH by the way hope you can find the 64 bit drivers you are going to need them before you remove the old OS if there is no 64 bit drivers you will have to put the old OS back on to use your computer!

I will wait though till there are more drivers foe 64bit. Do you have any other suggestions. Post Reply. Top Contributor. Dell Support Resources. Latest Solutions. Generally, a download manager enables downloading of large files or multiples files in one session. Many web browsers, such as Internet Explorer 9, include a download manager. Stand-alone download managers also are available, including the Microsoft Download Manager.

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It also allows you to suspend active downloads and resume downloads that have failed. Microsoft Download Manager is free and available for download now. KB Articles: KB On reboot I get nothing but blue screen and failure to repair startup. I believe it is the 64 bit Kernel Patch Protection in Windows, which is supposed to be unbootable if there are unsigned drivers.

I will report back if I find anything out. Ashman, I have the same configuration as you and i I had a problem like that when i tried to install Vista x64, but Windows 7 RC x64 was a breeze, how odd. Alan, In the past, the standard Nvidia drivers would not install on the iMac. The INF file would need to be modified so that the installer would accept the Apple hardware. They provide the modified INF files for a substantial amount of unsupported hardware.

I am very interested in purchasing a new imac, but want to run 64 bit vista. Spoke to a guy in the local imac store, and he was saying that supposedly snow leapord when it gets released will have more support for windows compatibility. Maybe ill wait and see i guess. No sound problems either with the Realtek HD audio codecs driver R2. Wireless connection is fast once BT 2.

Only real problem i had was getting bluetooth keyboard and mouse to connect, managed it, but was difficult. Has any found a solution for the slow Thanks , work great for me with Vista Ultimate X What is the installation disc version number? The one I used when writing the article was version 1. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail.

You can also subscribe without commenting. Time limit is exhausted. Getting the drivers You can go ahead and partition your hard drive with the Boot Camp Assistant and perform the installation normally. Other notes and problems Cutting edge video drivers—while I found the drivers on the Mac Pro disc satisfactory index score of 5.

AL Jan 30, Link Reply. Jon Stacey Jan 30, Link Reply. William Ketchersid Oct 1, Link Reply. Rob Feb 19, Link Reply. Jarrod Oct 22, Link Reply. James Oct 22, Link Reply. Mark Matthews Sep 12, Link Reply. I am going to do a Windows Update, and then Parallels 4. Install all the drivers manually one by one… voila. James Aug 25, Link Reply. Any other ideas? James Aug 28, Link Reply. If you aren't prompted to install SP2, follow these steps:. Click View available updates.

If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Install any updates listed as Recommended or Important , return to the Windows Update page, and then click Check for updates. Follow the instructions on your screen. The computer might restart several times during the installation.

After installation is complete, log on to your computer at the Windows logon prompt. You might see a notification indicating whether the update was successful. If you have problems obtaining the service pack from Windows Update, you can download SP2 as a standalone installation package from the Microsoft Download Center website, and then install SP2 manually.

Depending on whether you're running the bit or the bit version of Windows Vista, download the update for bit versions or download the update for bit versions. To determine whether you have the bit or the bit version of Windows Vista, click the Start button , right-click Computer , and then click Properties. To install SP2 immediately, click Open or Run , and then follow the instructions on your screen.

To install SP2 later, click Save to copy the installation file to your computer. When you're ready to install the service pack, open the file you copied to your computer. You'll receive a message indicating whether the update was successful.