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Hi, I have a few questions I’m hoping someone could answer for me:
1) First I would like to know whats the difference between 32bit and 64bit of windows, is it about the speed/performance of the PC? does it say during the installation process what bit version it it and if I install 64bit version should I except any problems with some drivers or programs?
2) I’m thinking of maybe reformatting my PC in the near future but first I need to know a few things. I will do a clean install so ofcourse I will back up my files etc but this time I am thinking of having one partition just for windows and one for all my programs and files. during windows installation, does it ask me if I want to create partitions and what sizes or do I need to run another program just to create them? also, how can I know what size should the windows partition be?
3) when am I asked for the installation product key for activation – during the installation or afterwards when its completed and I log into windows? I want to install windows XP.
4) Another thing I keep hearing about is something called RC2 when it comes to windows or Mozilla – what exactly is it and is it important? how can I know if I have it?
5) Is NET Framework installed together with windows automatically or do I need to do it manually?
6) Lastly, can I update my drivers by simply doing windows update or do I have to go to each manufacture site and download and install the updates manually?
Would appreciate any help
Quote:quote:Originally posted by TweetyHi, I have a few questions I’m hoping someone could answer for me:
1) First I would like to know whats the difference between 32bit and 64bit of windows, is it about the speed/performance of the PC? does it say during the installation process what bit version it it and if I install 64bit version should I except any problems with some drivers or programs?
You are probably using a 32 bit version of windows, 64 bit versions are still Beta.
2) I’m thinking of maybe reformatting my PC in the near future but first I need to know a few things. I will do a clean install so ofcourse I will back up my files etc but this time I am thinking of having one partition just for windows and one for all my programs and files. during windows installation, does it ask me if I want to create partitions and what sizes or do I need to run another program just to create them? also, how can I know what size should the windows partition be?
Windows NT, 2000, XP and 2003 have a disk management utility in Windows setup, I wouldn’t recommend anything unless I know the size of your Hard disk.
3) when am I asked for the installation product key for activation – during the installation or afterwards when its completed and I log into windows? I want to install windows XP.
The Product Number is in the middle of Windows Setup, once you enter the GUI section, after the ‘blue’ setup. Activation is the first time you start Windows XP.
4) Another thing I keep hearing about is something called RC2 when it comes to windows or Mozilla – what exactly is it and is it important? how can I know if I have it?
I think you are talking about Windows XP Service Pack 2, RC2, it’s Beta and won’t be out for a little while, google can get you more info about it if you wish.
5) Is NET Framework installed together with windows automatically or do I need to do it manually?
.NET 1.0 is installed by default, but you can download .NET 1.1 from WindowsUpdate and it will install automatically.
6) Lastly, can I update my drivers by simply doing windows update or do I have to go to each manufacture site and download and install the updates manually?
No, 99% of the time you need to go to the manufacturer’s website and download the driver for your hardware.
Would appreciate any help
Quote:quote:Originally posted by DavidWindows NT, 2000, XP and 2003 have a disk management utility in Windows setup, I wouldn’t recommend anything unless I know the size of your Hard disk.
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
Yes, currently I am using 32bit version, but it sounds like its the standard version when installing XP so thats good enough for me.
my HD size is 40GB and like I said before I would like to have one partition just for windows but I’m not sure about the size I need to make it and also, when exactly am I asked to create the partitions – during the installation or afterwards.
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