Quote Originally Posted by Nater View Post
I doubt that you'd have any problems with software compatibility on an x64 install, but you wouldn't gain anything by it.

The only exception is if you're buying an OEM copy. You only have access to one version with the OEM, with the retail copy you have access to both x86 and x64 versions of Windows 7.
this is new to me...
I was afraid of getting 64bit because of thinking my software may not be compatible to my current system/software, but the idea of not getting anything from it would keep me on 32bit LOL!

thanks