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    FFXI on vista 64 bit?

    I've read a couple threads concerning this issue but none really address my specific question.

    I'm about to buy a new laptop and I am going back and forth between a vista 32 bit or a vista 64 bit system. Mainly because I want the extra ram and I know 32 bit only goes to around 3g of ram. Is there any issue FFXI has specifically with vista 64 bit that I should take into account?

    BTW, if anyone is planning buying a computer and knows somebody with a costco card there is a really good deal on the dv9700t (17in HP laptop).

    Here's the spec for the one I'm planning on getting:

    Selected Features:
    Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.50 GHz, 6 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
    4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    240GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (120GB x 2)
    50% OFF 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS!!
    Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
    17.0" diagonal WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)
    Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
    Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
    High Capacity 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
    FREE Upgrade to HP Imprint (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
    Norton Internet Security(TM) 2008 - 36 Month Subscription
    No TV Tuner w/remote control

    Included Features:
    HP Pavilion dv9700t Entertainment Notebook PC
    HP PhotoSmart Essentials
    QuickPlay 3.x
    Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
    1 Expansion Port 3 connector
    1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
    Notebook keyboard with scroll bar and integrated numeric keypad
    3 USB 2.0 ports
    IEEE 1394
    1 Consumer IR (Remote Receiver)
    HP Mobile Remote Control
    HDMI external port
    TV-Out (S-video)
    5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader
    Built-in Altec Lansing stereo speakers
    Touch Pad with On


    Plus coscto adds an additional 2 year warranty to the 1 year warranty that comes with HP. All for $1450.

    EDIT: I'm a student so I can get the microsoft office for really cheap...thats why I left it with works
    Tags: 64, bit, ffxi, vista
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    Re: FFXI on vista 64 bit?

    I bought the same laptop for my daughter for college. I installed ffxi on it just to see what it looked like. It was sooooo good I bought one for myself. I play ff on a wireless connection and it matches performance of my desktop. I've had no problems at all-- enjoy !
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      Re: FFXI on vista 64 bit?

      I run FFXI on Vista 64-bit (on different hardware) and don't have any issues.
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        Re: FFXI on vista 64 bit?

        I run FFXI on windows vista 64 aswell, and I have never had a problem yet.
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          Re: FFXI on vista 64 bit?

          I'm not positive, but I think 32-bit software shouldn't have a problem running on 64-bit Windows operating systems. I think the problems only begin when you try to find 64-bit drivers for your various hardware devices...

          So, FFXI, the game itself, should be fine.
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            Re: FFXI on vista 64 bit?

            Originally posted by Joshua View Post
            I'm not positive, but I think 32-bit software shouldn't have a problem running on 64-bit Windows operating systems. I think the problems only begin when you try to find 64-bit drivers for your various hardware devices...

            So, FFXI, the game itself, should be fine.
            Agreed, I use 64 bit Vista myself, and it works fine!
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              Re: FFXI on vista 64 bit?

              I use Vista x64 myself, and no problems ;p
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                Re: FFXI on vista 64 bit?

                Ah, good to hear all of the comments. I'm really looking forward to this laptop as my old desktop is on its last limb. I have to wait until next week to make the purchase and its really getting me...feel like a 5 year old going to disneyland next week.
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                  Re: FFXI on vista 64 bit?

                  Originally posted by Dimus View Post
                  Ah, good to hear all of the comments. I'm really looking forward to this laptop as my old desktop is on its last limb. I have to wait until next week to make the purchase and its really getting me...feel like a 5 year old going to disneyland next week.
                  I personally have 4gigs of ram aswell, and trust me, your going to looovvveee it, you can do everything at once.
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                    Re: FFXI on vista 64 bit?

                    It's not letting me install the god damn viewer...

                    I'm an admin and everything, I tried turning UAC on and off, it still keeps bitching at me about not having access privileges!!!!
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