32bit to 64 bit ???

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Hi Folks,
I will have a new computer shortly and need advice on what will be ok to use after going from 32 bit to 64 bit.
I was thinking of things like my printer, scanner etc, but also would Digital professional and other software such CS2 or Elements 9 need any patches to make them compatable eg?
 
Assuming you go Win 7 64bit, it should be fine (although old, old hardware may not be supported in Win 7).
 
64 bit is the way to go - it will support lots more memory.

Most s/w will work but some drivers could be a problem.
See http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

When I upgraded (from XP) my old Epson 2450 scanner wouldn't work, but I got around that with Vuescan, and also my Belkin card reader didn't work - Belkin doesn't do the drivers. My HP 8750 also now only uses 'generic' drivers all the s/w that came with it no longer works.

It just depends how much old (unsupported) kit you have.

Apart from that all is good.
 
Assuming Win 7 64 bit?

You'll need to download updated drivers, but most reasonably new hardware should work in 64 bit. But worth checking for each device. CS2 won't run as 64 bit, but will run as 32 bit program on 64 bit OS. Don['t think there's really any benefit, except that you can still utilise the extra RAM in 64 bi OS. I have no idea about Elements, as I've never used it. Maybe time for you to get CS4CS5? The difference of native 64 bit program on 64 bit OS is great. If you use any plug ins, the chances are they will only run under 32 bit program, though - none of the major software houses support 64 bit. But I don't use plug ins, so 64 bit all the way, and it's fantastic!
 
Should all be fine as long as you have the drivers for your kit, which are probably included with Windows - unless they're quite old.
 
I should be ok then for most HW and SW, if not it will be worth upgrading by the sound of it, thanks for your advice folks.
 
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