New to 64 bit

Actually two more questions:

I have always used K-lite mega codec with Windows mainly because it installs Media Player Classic which I like. I don't really think this should matter since it just identifies the media type and should not affect how my OS runs.

Also does Firefox have a 64 bit version. I use it for downloading video clips. I would think would not matter either but one never knows.

I too am a big fan of K-lite codec pack, been using it for years.

Firefox do have a 64 bit version:-

Firefox 64-bit

I'm using K-Lite and Media Player Classic on a 64-bit machine. Both 32-bit versions.

I'm also using 32-bit Firefox. I don't know if there is a 64-bit version--but you don't need it.

TypeR said:

I too am a big fan of K-lite codec pack, been using it for years.

Firefox do have a 64 bit version:-

Firefox 64-bit

I dont think I've installed a codec pack since XP, Win7 & VLC plays everything I come across out of the box.

IMHO MPC + ffdshow produce a much better picture than VLC, which I think highlights any compression artifacts in the source material.

I've seen plenty of low bitrate 1080p video in VLC that makes it look worse than a SD Divx encode.

huffman said:

Audacity (free one but is there a 64 bit version)Should be fine
Bit Torrent (free one but is there a 64 bit version)Should be fine
VLC (is there a 64 bit version)Should be fine
Calibre (for my ebook reader)Should be fine
Dreamweaver (two years old)Should be fine
Office 2003Should be fine
Newsbin version 4 (yes it is old but works great with win 7 pro 32 bit)Not sure
Quickpar v.9Not sure
Cyberlink Power DVD v 9Not needed, as Windows 7 plays DVDs and so does VLC.
Smart Defrag (is there a 64 bit version)Not needed. Just use built-in defragger

My answers are in blue. I wouldn't mess with themes, either, if they require editing the OS. No point in causing stability issues. Use approved themes, or don't bother.

Thanks guy I think I have enough information now to make intelligent decisions.

BTW I have used Microsoft Themes for years on Win 7 Pro 32 bit along with the Universal Theme Patcher and it has worked great for me.

huffman said:

BTW I have used Microsoft Themes for years on Win 7 Pro 32 bit along with the Universal Theme Patcher and it has worked great for me.

We've seen quite a number of threads where people ended up repairing their OS or reinstalling due to editing themes. I never see the need to take chances with my stability like that.