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xxDROCKxx
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AOE
Hey I Have Vista (I KNOW) Ultimate But it has a 64 bit processor why wont some programs run because of that, and Also my real question Direct Draw. AOE says my video card is set up to handle it but it is enable in my ATI Settings Any help.l

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8/16/2007 14:24

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byerspc
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If you have the 64 bit OS installed you will have problems running programs...

I have heard that many programs still aren't even compatible with vista...you may need to look on message boards or search microsoft for any patches to get AOE to run on vista.

The issue with 64 bit is the use of addressing and memory going back an forth between Ram and the processor etc...we still live in a 32 bit world. You can install a 32 bit OS on a 64 bit machine though, I think. The 64 bit proc and OS will allow you to fully utilize a ton of ram though.

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8/16/2007 21:08

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cds0528
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If AoE doesn't run on 32 bit Vista, then I'll definitely get a good laugh out of that (AoE is published by Microsoft Games), but i wouldn't be shocked (but slightly surprised) if it doesn't run under x64. Just because you have a 64 bit processor doesn't mean you are running (or have to run) x64 Vista, and if you are, pop the 32 bit disc in and reinstall 32 bit to save yourself some time and frustration (nice thing about Ultimate is that you get both). Yeah you definitely can run 32 bit on a 64 bit machine, AMD has been putting out x64 processors for years.

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8/16/2007 21:31

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xxDROCKxx
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yeah i know i have the x64 Vista Ult so how can i turn it down to run AOE

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8/18/2007 01:13

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Pop the disc in and totally reinstall Vista with the 32 bit disc. Backup first and make it a clean install.

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8/18/2007 04:40

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It would be ashame if he has to format to run AOE. If he installed 32 bit wouldn't his machine lose some of its quality?

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8/19/2007 08:01

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the machine wouldn't lose anything. . .in fact, it would probably run a little better.

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8/20/2007 00:19

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did you look for a patch online?

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