Win7 x32 and x64 drivers difference  

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

  1. Posts : 20
    Windows 7 x86 or x64?
       #1

    Win7 x32 and x64 drivers difference


    Hi, I have some problems on windows 7 x64. At first I have installed windows 7 x32 and launched windows update. It updated my video card drivers (ati mobility radeon 4670), I saw that there are more resolutions to choose of. And when I installed windows 7 x64 and done the same there were no change in resolution list why? I need 1280x800 resolution. Is it possible to add it some how?
    Screenshot of resolution list on x32:
    http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/7...mapimage2d.jpg
    Screenshot of resolution list on x64
    http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/6...tmapimagee.jpg
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 554
    Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1
       #2

    Go to ATI's website and download the proper driver from there.

    ATI Catalystâ„¢ Mobility Display Driver

    Or just click that link. :)
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 20
    Windows 7 x86 or x64?
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I installed it, but the resolution list didnt change. Only in ati catalyst there are some more resolutions, but not 1280x800
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 20
    Windows 7 x86 or x64?
    Thread Starter
       #4

    I guess I need to get back on x32 if I realy want 1280x800 resoliution
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 2,913
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #5

    Fill out your system specs. It's impossible to give advice when we have no idea what hardware you own.
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 20
    Windows 7 x86 or x64?
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Just filled, I hope they will help to solve my problem
    Maybe its possible somehow to copy resolution list from x32 to x64 os? Where resolutions are writen?
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 2,913
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #7

    Well, since MSI does not have any 64 bit drivers for your laptop (for Vista or Windows 7), you might have to use Windows 7 32 bit if you want everything to work. If you have an extra drive (or you can afford to buy another one), I would install 7 x86 and use it for your primary OS, and then install 7 x64 on the secondary so you can fiddle around with it to see if you can get everything working.

    On a side note:the drivers linked by KazeNoKoe23, although on a page that said mobility display driver, do not actually support any mobility chipsets - according to the release notes.
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #8

    symbianas said:
    Just filled, I hope they will help to solve my problem
    Maybe its possible somehow to copy resolution list from x32 to x64 os? Where resolutions are writen?
    If the driver you are using isn't working you can use the 64bit vista driver just install it in compatibility mode. Right click the setup file go to properties and click compat tab

    Hope this helps

    Ken
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 20
    Windows 7 x86 or x64?
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Well actually all the drives is working on x64, but the problem is that on x64 I dont have 1280x800 resolution:
    http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/6...tmapimagee.jpg
    And on x86 I have it:
    http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/7...mapimage2d.jpg
    So I want it to have on x64 too the problem is only that there is less resolutions to choose of. Resolution setting are writen in driver yes? well why ati just didnt add the same resolutions to x64 drivers?
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #10

    symbianas said:
    Well actually all the drives is working on x64, but the problem is that on x64 I dont have 1280x800 resolution:
    http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/6...tmapimagee.jpg
    And on x86 I have it:
    http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/7...mapimage2d.jpg
    So I want it to have on x64 too the problem is only that there is less resolutions to choose of. Resolution setting are writen in driver yes? well why ati just didnt add the same resolutions to x64 drivers?

    What is the refresh rate set to (60htz, 80hz)??
      My Computer


 
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 00:13.
Find Us