Do u use vista 32bit or 64bit software with bootcamp 1.4?

I just got a mac pro and need to use older pc software and will load vista.
macpro is 64bit computer but the bootcamp 1.4 manual says for XP use 32 bit software. Is this the same for Vista, or can I use 64bit vista software?
Many thanks

macpro is 64bit computer but the bootcamp 1.4 manual says for XP use 32 bit software. Is this the same for Vista, or can I use 64bit vista software?
Bootcamp only supports 32bit windows and while you are correct that your computer is 64bit and can run Vista 64 its generally not recommended.
First the only real advantage to running 64bit windows is you have access to more ram. The downside is that unlike 32bit windows, 64 bit will only install Microsoft Signed drivers. This can be accomplished by searching the net, but until you get them all your computer will have less functionality.
Third (I cannot confirm this since I don't run 64bit vista) is that 64bit windows reportedly has issues running games and such.
Bottom line, problems with getting the drivers, running games just for a more maximum ram means little advantage to going that route.
Just my $.02

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