Re: 64 bit (32 bit compatible) processors.

• From: "Derek" <anomynous@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
• Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2006 17:36:17 +0100

"Kerry Brown" <kerry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*a*m> wrote in message 
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> Derek wrote:
>> 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.
>
> I have sold quite a few Acer notebooks with that CPU. None of them has 
> problems like you are experiencing. This leads me to believe that either 
> you have a defective notebook or more likely something you have installed 
> is causing a problem. I would backup your data and restore to the factory 
> settings. Do not install any programs at this time. See if you can 
> duplicate the problem. If not then install your programs one at a time 
> testing after each one to see which one is causing the problem. I suspect 
> Blackice may be the culprit. A Google search comes up with many people 
> having problems with Blackice and DEP.
>
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=blackice+dep&btnG=Google+Search
>
> Kerry
>
>
Kerry
I have had the computer for nearly two weeks now and have recovered to the 
Factory Settings more times than my poor old Granny had hot dinners.  Joking 
apart, I am not really a computer wiz kid and all I wanted was a nice new 
shiny computer which was possible a bit faster than my old steam driven 
version.  I have been left with one or more problems, which I could well do 
without.
Derek 


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