Newb Question on 64-Bit

Kimberly wrote on 7/11/2012, 8:23 PM
My new computer arrived yesterday!

I installed VP 11 64-bit. It went into the C:\Program Files folder. However DVD-A and certain other applications want to install into the C:\Program Files (x86) folder. I assume the x86 folder is for 32-bit applications.

But what about my NewBlue plug-ins that want to install in the x86 folder? I checked the NewBlue site to see whether there is a 32- and 64-bit version of Titler Pro. It all comes over in a single download so not sure on that. But I do know it wants to live in the x86 folder.

Any suggestions on whether to let NewBlue live in x86 or should I put it in regular Programs? Does it make a difference?

Regards,

Kimberly

Comments

john_dennis wrote on 7/11/2012, 8:29 PM
You could theoretically put it anywhere you want, but Microsoft knows whether it's a 32 bit or a 64 bit program. Program Files (x86) for 32 bit, Program Files for 64 bit. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. I like for the world to be real simple.
Kimberly wrote on 7/11/2012, 8:39 PM
That makes sense to me too John. But the NewBlue thinking it is 32-bit has me concerned. Like maybe the 32-bit plug-in running in a 64-bit Vegas contributes to the instability? For that matter my VASST plug-ins want to go into x86 too. I'm grasping at straws here because I really don't know.

Right now VP 11 64-bit is running great with the limited testing I've done over the past 24 hours so of course I am paranoid about mucking it up.

Kimberly
ushere wrote on 7/11/2012, 9:31 PM
i generally let programs install where they want to go. my only exception is those older ones that want to install into root, ie c:/

wouldn't worry about that (installing), but if you are, simply make a sys image (win7, acronis, ghost, whatever) as you install and if you do hit a problem, it's a fast track back to where all was good ;-)
jetdv wrote on 7/12/2012, 9:12 AM
Where a file is placed will make no difference at all. If you're having stability issues with Titler Pro, please go to www.newbluefx.com and start a help ticket. One of the most common issues is an incompatible video card or old video driver.
videoITguy wrote on 7/12/2012, 9:57 AM
Indeed, where you place a file on a harddrive, even outboard storage makes no difference of any sort.

It is what hacks get into the Windows OS registry that is going to make or break your system.