Some Vista Questions, part 2

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csnudelman

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OK, I picked up Vista Ultimate (Upgrade) at Staples yesterday. I'm still confused/uncertain about some points and wonder if perhaps I should just return it (it's unopened). I checked at Microsoft's site and it says the new OS will install over my current XP Media Edition. I ran the Vista Upgrade Advisor and there are some issues. I have to uninstall my NeroVision program. I'm hopeing Ultimate comes with a CD/DVD burn program. Also, it appears I can't run my antivirus program, BitDefender, as is. I'm in touch with BitDefender with questions about a version that will work and how to upgrade to it. I guess Ultimate's program will protect me until I hear back from BitDefender. My HP PhotoSmart 7960 printer will not work with Ultimate and HP does not have a driver yet. I don't know how long it will be before I can use my HP printer, but, I do have another printer connected (Epson R2400) so it's not like I will be hurting there for awhile. The OS box says that both 32 and 64 bit DVDs are included, I have no idea which to run. And, should/could I do a fresh install instead of installing over my XP program? I have my Documents and Pictures saved on an external hard drive. I guess I should mention that I have 3 internal hard drives, 2 160GB drives that are currently set as RAID 0, and an 80GB hard drive that I use only as my scratch disc. I can and have, in the past, reinstalled my programs if a fresh install is best. I realize that there are a lot of questions here, but would appricaite any and all help. Thanks. Oh, one reason I was thinking about a clean install is because there is a Trojan that BitDefender can not remove in a file. It appeared using my old antivirus program, PC-Cillin.
 
There are a few programs that wont work right, such as your version of Nero. However Vista does come with it's own CD/DVD burning software, although its no where near as good as Nero, it gets the job done. But I actually believe that nero 7 does work with Vista.

BitDefender is Vista capable now: http://news.softpedia.com/news/BitDefender-is-Now-Vista-Compatible-41929.shtml

Do you know what type of processor you have? You can only run the 64-bit if you have a 64-bit processor. If you are really unsure as to which you have, just run the 32-Bit.
 
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Do you know what type of processor you have? You can only run the 64-bit if you have a 64-bit processor. If you are really unsure as to which you have, just run the 32-Bit.
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It's a 2.80 gigahertz Intel Pentium D. Do you suggest a clean install or just update?
 
Then yes, it's 64-Bit, and I would use the 64-Bit version.

You said you bought the upgrade, correct? If you did, then as far as I know you can only do an upgrade, you cant do a clean install.
 
Thats the downside of saving that hundred bucks now you are stuck with upgrade only capabilities. Personally if you have the cash i would take it back and get the full version and do a clean install!
 
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