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[Solved] Will Win 7 64bit work with all my old games?

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OvrClkr   11-05-2009 at 05:47:44 PM

The title of the thread says it all... I want to be able to play all my old games without having any issues. Last time I tried Vista 64 bit I had too many compatibility issues and ended up re-installing XP Pro.

I play BF 1942, BF2, CoD 1,2, United Offensive and CoD4.....

Am I good to go if I decide to get the 64bit version or do I need the 32bit version?

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I don't have those games, so there's no way I can say they do or don't work. But here's a thread on SevenForums tracking games that work/don't work for the RTM version of Win 7: http://www.sevenforums.com/gaming/ [...] ility.html

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psycho sykes   11-05-2009 at 07:57:49 PM

64Bit is compatible with 32Bit..
I can CoD 1,2, United Offensive and CoD4 on Win7 32Bit..

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OvrClkr   11-05-2009 at 09:22:56 PM

so that means I should not have any issues correct?

Should I go with 32bit since I will only be using 4GB or just go ahead and get the 64bit?

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psycho sykes   11-05-2009 at 10:14:10 PM

Well, Wait till you upgrade your system and get the 64Bit version.. But for now i say stick with 32Bit or at least give it a try to see if it works.. Have you tried the RC when it was released?

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OvrClkr   11-05-2009 at 10:28:25 PM

Nope, I have had XP for a while... I tried Vista 64 but it was pain in the arse and I ended upo reinstalling XP. My problem is with my old games, as long as the OS can run them without any issues im fine.

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Bronze Win 7 badge Scotteq   11-05-2009 at 10:31:45 PM
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I don't have those games, so there's no way I can say they do or don't work. But here's a thread on SevenForums tracking games that work/don't work for the RTM version of Win 7: http://www.sevenforums.com/gaming/ [...] ility.html

Hope that helps.


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OvrClkr   11-05-2009 at 10:40:28 PM

Thanks man!!!!

That answers my question =)



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