Win7 32 or 64

[Elmo Putney]

I've got a spare copy of 7 and I'm trying to resist the urge to tall it on my server, the main reason I'm considering it is to get h/w accel + HD working.
I've already got x64 and x32 dual booting on a client so I know some of the pitfalls the x32 version seemed easier do get the right decoders merrited.
Any advantages for a server and lounge PC to having x64 on there?

[whurlston]

Win 7 64 bit is pretty stable. I have no issues with decoders, just install 32 bit filters for 32 bit apps and 64 bit filters for 64 bit apps.

[gEd]

I've been running win7-64 since oct with virtually no problems at all. 100% stable. This is using the unlocked SAF codec pack and TMT for blue-ray and DVD playback.

I had a couple of problems with some wiz* utils but I am not sure if they were win7 or 64bit related.

Not sure if there is a specific advantage today of 64 over 32 for a gbpvr server but I have not found any disadvantages either. 64bit is the future platform so it was more a question of "why not 64bit" for me.

I did a clean install, it installed all drivers including Hauppague Nova-t 500 and remote control and I was browsing EPG and recording tv using (cough) MCE within 60mins of installing the dvd. (pretty but dumb)

Since installed manufacturers drivers just to be safe.

also....no wake up problems with remote or tv tuner.

take an image backup and go for it......go on..... you know you want to really....

[pcostanza]

I'm not nearly as knowledgeable as the other guys in this thread but have a number of systems running W7 x64 Ultimate. 2 of them at home using GBPVR. Any problems I've had have been minor. Older drivers for a printer worked fine in XP SP2 compatibility and even Wiz Tools threw up an error and went right through it.
I've had Vista 64 running with many more problems so I think they finally got all the bugs out. Just wish there were more programs that took advantage of the OS.
I'm with gEd, take the plunge.

[reven]

agreed, go with 64bit. win7 will be the last OS from microsoft offered in 32 bit.
the only issue ive ever had with 64 bit is drivers for my linksys wireless network card, but thats because linksys is crap and don't make drivers for it (they say you need to buy a new card for 64 bit support, you dont just use a different manufactures drivers).

and with 64 bit you can use more than 3gb of ram, and with ram getting cheaper and cheaper, having 4gb of ram in a pc is getting common place.

and imagine if you were able to set the live tv folder as a ram drive, changing channels would be near instant (well maybe)

[luttrell1962]

I've installed 7 x64 in nov the RC version. At first I loaded some programs and drivers that corrupted windows 7 for instance 64 bit sound driver did not work.

Most manufacturers have been caught off guard by the popularity of 64 bit, but they are catching up. I think I've reinstalled about 4 times now. But the latest drivers are now up to date and most software has been made compatible. I remember installing something then removing it and all my programs disappeared from the installed list.

Tip open up computer and go to system properties then system protection. Then select configure and increase your system restore point size to like 20gigs.
Create system restore points often when installing questionable software.

Another thing to consider is that windows 7 uses ipv6. Some routers aren't compatible with this. I've found that you can't just install work network. You have to go through the home network setup at least partially. Then change to work network. You should now be able to see machines on your network. Disable ipv6 on your adapter if this causes problems.