Re: 64 bit (32 bit compatible) processors.


"Kerry Brown" <kerry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*a*m> wrote in message
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Derek wrote:
"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

Sometimes you have to do a bit of troubleshooting. If you can't or won't
do it yourself you will have to pay someone else. Complaing about a
problem but not trying to find it's cause will get you nowhere. At the
very least try uninstalling Blackice.

Kerry


Kerry,
I had already tried uninstalling BlackICE which resolved the problem.
The reason I came to this newsgroup was an attempt to discover the reason
and possible answer to my problem, so far I have not received much
constructive assistance. See my post
news:%23mgCWbkKGHA.3272@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx in answer to Malke.
Derek


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