Free Native 64-bit programs

[zion]

WMP 12 also has a 64-bit version.

Buddy, how do I go about finding WMP12 64-bit. I can't find it in my setup.

Thanks,

 

[swarfega]

C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player

 

[Avien]

Why would Windows make the default shortcut go to the 32bit version on a 64bit OS? What doesn't work in the 64bit version?

 

[swarfega]

In theory if you have the right codecs installed, the most common formats should work.

 

[zion]

C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player

Thanks, Swarfega...should have though of the obvious...

 

[solarnoise]

I still use WinAmp 32-bit, think I should make the switch to x64 WMP or iTunes?

And here is my contribution: Ventrilo

Or "Vent" as it is known in the gaming world =)
I've been using the x64 client to chat in my online games and it works perfectly.

 

[reghakr]

My favorite utilities for the power user:

DLL Export Viewer v1.30

Volumouse v1.67

ShellExView v1.37

WirelessKeyView v1.26

RunAsDate v1.05

Don't worry about virus warnings, it's just the fact that some of their utilities operate at a low system level

 

[swarfega]

added, thanks.

 

[swarfega]

I still use WinAmp 32-bit, think I should make the switch to x64 WMP or iTunes?

Ventrilo added.

Use whatever you feel happy with.

 

[reghakr]

Deleted, not true 64-bit apps.

 

[swarfega]

Are they actually 64-bit applications though or just "designed to work with 64-bit Windows" as they stated.

 

[reghakr]

Yes, they state Vista 64-bit, however I beta test for PC Tools and I have run them on my Windows 7 machine with no problems.

 

[swarfega]

Thats what Im trying to confirm. stating that they run on 64-bit windows is not the same as the actual program being natively compiled as 64-bit itself. The actual programs you linked could be 32-bit applications that run on a 64-bit operating system.

 

[reghakr]

Yes, like most programs they can run on multiple OS's.

Designed for Windows® Vista™ 64-bit SP1, Vista™ 32-bit, XP (Home and Professional Editions) and 2000.

So, if you're looking just for specify apps that only run on 64-bit, then I made a mistake and maybe a moderator could pull the post or I could edit it and delete the info.

 

[swarfega]

What we're looking for in this thread are applications that are native 64-bit rather than 32-bit apps that happen to run in 64-bit Windows.

 

[reghakr]

swarfega,

I've just deleted the post and understand what you're looking for

Here are a couple othe apps From Nirsoft:

RegFromApp v1.20

DriverView v1.16

 

[Barman58]

THe Gimp now has a native 64 bit in beta if that's allowed - works fine

GIMP - Windows installers

Also for anyone looking for x64 software this site can be useful ....

http://www.x64bitdownload.com/

Site contains commercial shareware and freeware 64 bit software

 

[swarfega]

ah nice one barman! Gimp added.

Looks like 2.6.6 supports multiple monitors as well, this is how it appeared on first use:

 

[Barman58]

The gimp and Openoffice (I think that may be available in x64 too), are the two best open source software packages ever written

 

[solarnoise]

The gimp and Openoffice (I think that may be available in x64 too), are the two best open source software packages ever written

I beg to differ!

BLENDER is definitely one of the very best open source packages ever!
And there is a x64 version: Blender

It does not have an installer but comes in an archive...still, it is 64-bit! =)

By the way, I was going to post about GIMP, but I tried their x64 version and was not running well on my Win7 RC. It started up, but the menus weren't working correctly...but maybe others will have better luck?