Downloading problems with Win. 64 bit

draalderks · 05-15-2006, 09:59 PM

Hello,
I recently purchased a copy of Windows XP Pro 64-bit edition. It runs rather well, I havent had any typical Windows related problems yet. The only issue I have with it is that when I try to install or load certain programs (such as Norton anti virus, or installing a webcam) I am prompted to install Windows service pack 3 or get the 64 bit edition of this software. Well, Norton does not make 64 bit software and I have been unable to find a patch or download to rectify this problem. Any help or link pointing the way would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
PS: The person who helps me the most gets a cookie.

[-0MEGA-] · 05-15-2006, 10:58 PM

There is no service pack 3 for Windows XP, do you mean SP2?

**magicman** · 05-15-2006, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by draalderks

PS: The person who helps me the most gets a cookie.

Is that an internet cookie or chocolate chip?

On a serious note, I think you're right in not finding a Norton patch, the only one I could find was for a corporate edition of Symantec AntiVirus 8.1. There's still a lot of manufacturers working on 64-bit versions of software, I'm not sure what people can do in the meantime.

QACJared · 05-16-2006, 04:02 AM

Isnt XP 64 supposed to run 32-bit code but not at the same time as 64 bit code. Just like 95 ran 16 bit and 32 bit?
[ From Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_XP_Professional_x64_Edition ]

"Windows XP Professional x64 Edition is based upon Windows Server 2003 SP1 (build 5.2.3790.1830) as that was the latest version of Microsoft Windows during the operating system's development, but takes Windows XP as its name."

So It may just be that Norton that you got for XP doesnt Work with 2003

Christian Darrall · 05-17-2006, 04:10 PM

but apparently to microsoft 64bit edition can run 32 bit apps

05-15-2006, 09:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
draalderks New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	Downloading problems with Win. 64 bit Hello, I recently purchased a copy of Windows XP Pro 64-bit edition. It runs rather well, I havent had any typical Windows related problems yet. The only issue I have with it is that when I try to install or load certain programs (such as Norton anti virus, or installing a webcam) I am prompted to install Windows service pack 3 or get the 64 bit edition of this software. Well, Norton does not make 64 bit software and I have been unable to find a patch or download to rectify this problem. Any help or link pointing the way would be greatly appreciated. Thanks PS: The person who helps me the most gets a cookie.

05-15-2006, 10:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
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05-16-2006, 04:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
QACJared Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 137	Isnt XP 64 supposed to run 32-bit code but not at the same time as 64 bit code. Just like 95 ran 16 bit and 32 bit? [ From Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_XP_Professional_x64_Edition ] "Windows XP Professional x64 Edition is based upon Windows Server 2003 SP1 (build 5.2.3790.1830) as that was the latest version of Microsoft Windows during the operating system's development, but takes Windows XP as its name." So It may just be that Norton that you got for XP doesnt Work with 2003 Last edited by QACJared; 05-16-2006 at 04:05 AM.

05-17-2006, 04:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Christian Darrall Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I Live in Aston Which is in the UK Age: 17 Posts: 914	but apparently to microsoft 64bit edition can run 32 bit apps __________________ 1.5TB 3.0GBS Panasonic SATA XFX 9600gt Dual core X3 (super SLi) Intel Quad Core Oc'd 6.7ghZ 1000w power supply 3GB ddr 3 1200MHZ Antec Water Cooling XP Professional 19.1 inch Widescreen

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