Vista - 64 or 32 bit version?

[FactorD]

I have Windows Vista beta 2, and have the 32-bit and 64-bit versions, Which one should I install?

Yes, I have a 64 bit AMD 4200 processor but, is there any other differencess between these two versions? Are there any driver inompatibilites, say with the 64 bit version? I'd imagine the 32 bit one is the more mainstream and highly supported version...

Don't just view the topic and not answer....

 

[MrChad]

Neither is supported at this point, it's a beta.

The feature set should be identical. Vista driver ability is limited as it is, but I'm not sure if manufacturers are providing more 32-bit beta Vista drivers than 64-bit beta drivers.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Check to see if there are 64-bit drivers for all of your current components. If not, install the 32-bit. As betas, there WILL be stability/functionality problems with both.

 

[stash]

It's a beta. As a beta tester it would be best if you installed x64 and filed bugs.

If you aren't willing to deal with frustrations and annoyances of being a beta tester running pre-release code, don't run either of them and wait for RTM.

 

[TC10284]

I agree. That is what the beta software is for. To beta test and file bugs.

I would say honestly, if you have time, try both (dual boot even) and see which works better.