We have about half of our users at 64 bit XP right now, with a gradual roll-out of 64-bit Win7 taking place. Notable issues:
(1) a particular piece of code we rarely use happens to use an ancient copy protection algorithm, which relies on some 16-bit code. We keep a few 32-bit machines online for the users of this software to RDP into. (2) Not really so much a 64-bit issue, but a Vista/Win7 thing. They started using Intel64 in the PROCESSOR_IDENTIFIER environment variable instead of EM64T, which breaks some software installers. Not hard to work around, just open up cmd and change the variable and run setup from the command prompt there. Print drivers are most often noted. Perhaps with some inkjets, I dunno, but none of our relatively big brand lasers have had any trouble at all (Xerox, HP, Brother) On a non-business level, I recall having problems getting Battlefield 2142 working on my home PC running Win7 RC 64-bit. I think that was related to Punkbuster. I haven't tried since 7 went RTM, it might be fixed by now. Phillip Partipilo Parametric Solutions Inc. Jupiter, Florida (561) 747-6107 -----Original Message----- From: Glen Johnson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 11:10 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: 16 bit VDM Humm. Change one gp setting, break maybe one or two apps. Switch 200+ computers to 64bit, and break who knows what? I think we have a differing definition of "easier". Just for fun, have any of you folks switched an org to 64? If so, what kinds of problems did you face? -----Original Message----- From: Terry Dickson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 10:21 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: 16 bit VDM There is an easier solution just switch all user to 64 Bit OS and problem solved. -----Original Message----- From: Glen Johnson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:48 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: 16 bit VDM Anyone implemented the group policy mentioned in this article? If so, did you see any side effects. I don't know of any old 16 bit programs that are in use here, but I guess there could be some we aren't aware of. http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Windows-hole-discovered-after -17-years-Update-908917.html ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ -- If this email is spam, report it here: http://www.onlymyemail.com/view/?action=reportSpam&Id=ODEzNjQ6MTAzNTA1MDM1OD pwanBAcHNuZXQuY29t THIS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE AND ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY PROPERTY OF THE SENDER. THE INFORMATION IS INTENDED FOR USE BY THE ADDRESSEE ONLY. ANY OTHER INTERCEPTION, COPYING, ACCESSING, OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS MESSAGE IS PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE IN ERROR, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE SENDER AND DELETE THIS MAIL AND ALL ATTACHMENTS. DO NOT FORWARD THIS MESSAGE WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE SENDER. THIS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE AND ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY PROPERTY OF THE SENDER. THE INFORMATION IS INTENDED FOR USE BY THE ADDRESSEE ONLY. ANY OTHER INTERCEPTION, COPYING, ACCESSING, OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS MESSAGE IS PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE IN ERROR, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE SENDER AND DELETE THIS MAIL AND ALL ATTACHMENTS. DO NOT FORWARD THIS MESSAGE WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE SENDER. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
