64 bit computers

So I know that Hog3 is not supported by 64-bit windows, and that the wings and widgets are not supported by windows running 64-bit either. However, if I was to put a copy of 32-bit windows on a machine that is built for 64-bit, would that work with all the Hog3 products?
The reason I ask, specifically, is that I'm looking at the HP Touchsmart PC and that is a 64-bit PC. So consequently, I want to know that if I dumb the software to 32-bit, will the hardware still allow me to use Hog3PC, wings, widgets, and DP's?
The reason I ask, specifically, is that I'm looking at the HP Touchsmart PC and that is a 64-bit PC. So consequently, I want to know that if I dumb the software to 32-bit, will the hardware still allow me to use Hog3PC, wings, widgets, and DP's?
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So, will the wings/widgets/DP's/Hog3PC work on Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 running on a 64-bit computer operating Vista 64 assuming I'm running XP or Vista 32-bit on the Virtual PC portion?
We don't recommend using Virtual PC, Parallels, or any other virtuallzation environment. It may work for you, but for show-critical environments it's just another layer of things to go wrong.
The only thing that is mentioned in the little information on the computer is that you need a 64-bit BIOS to run the processors. Maybe this is what I'm misreading? Or would that mean you cannot run a 32-bit OS?
Unfortunately, the only way to know for sure is to try it.
BIOS is the built-in firmware that the computer uses to configure its own hardware and load the first part of the OS. Once the OS is up and running it takes control of all the hardware and BIOS is largely ignored.
I have a hp touch smart. I had the same issues with the 64 bit windows. It used to run but they have now locked it. (the wings never worked.) I have made my computer dual boot so I loads windows vista 64 + 32. By doing this in vista 32 bit mode the hog pc works but not all the drivers are available for the computer. You can run a virtual box and I did get it to work with the dmx out. It was running vista 32 in the virtual box. I ran a show like this and it worked. But as on another thread there isn't a date or timeline for 64 support so I decided to dual boot.
So the machine will boot as 32-bit windows without a problem? Really, as long as the wings, widgets, Hog3PC boots, and the touchscreen works I will be happy. Do you know what specifically doesn't work right away?
-Patrick
So out of curiosity, how do you use it? I planned on putting both the primary and secondary screen on the main touch (hiding the programming window when I have the programming wing attached) and using a single or dual external monitor for my other tasks. I figured with the 22" screen, both the primary and secondary could fit on one touchscreen?
The news is that we still have plans for this, but we do not have a release date at this point to publish. Not only is there development involved, but also additional testing is required. I will post to this thread when we have a timeline.
thanks for your patience,
Well, it doesn't work on windows 7 64bit yet. It does work on the 32bit version... So it's all bit related.
Waiting for the 64bit support here. For the timebeing I will install XP 32bit for wygiwyg and hog3pc only.
My original post in this thread is still correct. When we do have news regarding OS support I will be sure to post it here.
thanks,