64 bit (32 bit compatible) processors.
Recently I purchased a new laptop computer. I am fairly computer literate
but do not have a good understanding for the complexities of 32/64 bit
architecture. No mention/warning was made by the vendor that the processor
(Intel Pentium M processor 760) was 64 bit (compatible 32 bit) or the
implications.
The first programme I installed caused the computer to become unstable and
Blue Screened on Shutdown and Bootup. On each bootup the HD was scanned
which revealed additional corrupt/truncated files (fortunately I am able to
recover to Factory Settings).
The programme vendors recommended that I change a statement in the boot.ini
file from "Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition /noexecute=optin" to read
"noexecute=AlwaysOff", this amends the Data Execution Prevention (DEP).
This stopped the instability but of course slightly reduces the security put
in place by SP2.
However I am still having problems installing my ISS's "BlackICE PC
Protector" and now I have noticed a minor problem with Sunbelt's
"CounterSpy" (sister programme to MS AntiSpyware). The computer
Manufacturer's Help Desk (Acer) explained that I will be a guinea pig and
that things will improve with the arrival of Microsoft's new operating
system and programmes written for 64 bit operation, no mention of a free
upgrade when the time comes.
So anyone thinking of replacing their old computers, beware the architecture
of the processor in the new machine.
.
Relevant Pages
- Re: Male vs Female viewpoints in SF
... Jacey Bedford wrote: ... live in NY or London and repay two hefty loans (while still studying for their Part 3 qualification.. ... Besides - with architecture this is only the second step - not a funded postgrad programme like his Rome Scholarship is or his PhD will be. ...
(rec.arts.sf.written) - Re: Basic oder nicht?
... Normalerweise lässt man seine Programme ja auch im Wesentlichen ... Bei Java nennt man das Model Drive ... Es heißt aber AFAIK "Model Driven Architecture", ... Durchmischung von Operatoren, Instanz- und Klassenmethoden. ...
(de.org.ccc) - Re: Failure of OE6 to load
... screen but then the programme freezes and nothing else happens. ... it says that a programme called "O" is still operating. ... system restore to before a recent XP update, ... Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines ...
(microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6_outlookexpress) - Increasing memory. Will 64bit linux help?
... I see that 32 bit operating have a process limit for each programme of 2Gb of ram. ... I will first try and give matlab an extra 1Gb by using a 3Gb switch which increases the amount of virtual memory that programmes can acesss. ...
(comp.soft-sys.matlab) |
|
