Thinking of loading Windows 7 in 64 bit...
 

I have a copy of Win 7 just never loaded it as XP has been rock solid for me.

However is there really any advantage in loading a new copy of Windows 7 64 bit (for the game and an extra 4mb ram I'm thinking of getting...)

Any advice welcome. :)

I have often thought the same thing.
Looking forward to hearing some input about this.

I am really happy with Win7 x64. After hating Vista, that is.

I would clearly recommend Win7 over XP. The most obvious change would be, that a x64 system supports more than 4 gigs of RAM alongside some other important things not possible with XP like DirectX10/11 ...

So you will not be able to use more than 4 Gigs of RAM with Win XP. So this is a clear 'go for it' for oyur plan on getting more RAM.

Give it a try. It's worth it. ;)

I can't really reply as to whether it'll run the game better, but I have found Win7 x64 Professional to be an extremely good platform. Even more resiliant to my game playing than XP was.

Your mileage may vary, of course, based on specs.

For DCS A-10c its definately worthwhile. But I also think the game (like DCS-A10c) should be programmed in 64bit to be able to take advantage of the extra memory.

To my knowledge DCS a-10c is the only game programmed in 64bit to date.

Please correct me if i'm wrong about both assumptions.

I went from XP to Win7 x64 and i have not had any problems so far.

The game is built around the DX10 API IIRC so unless you want to run one of the unofficial ports of DX10 to XP I would say yes. Just loaded Win7 Professional 64-bit myself over XP, and I've had no problems with it at all, once it's set up there's very little difference anyway, just make sure you turn UAC to never notify and be aware that you can't have the classic Start Menu style any more.

What other posters have said... Win7 can run directx 10+, can address more memory (installed as 64-bit) and has overall better resource management.

I waited a while to switch from XP to Win7 and now I'd never consider not using Win7. I've had zero issues with it.

Well thats not true in my case :evil:

I am STILL not able to install my handscanner from IBM which i bought for 2000 guilders back in 1984!!!! I'm thinking of returning it. Problem is that the text on my receipt has faded away... I might try and scan it in OOH SHOOT i don't have a scanner.. I might scan it in AT A FRIENDS house and try to photoshop the missing details back in!!

The thing thats stopping me is all my programmes Photoshop/Lightroom etc etc will it mean having to re-install everything?

Going from XP to Win 7 64...