I'm considering buying a new laptop.  64 bit.

Will I have any problems running Panoweaver ?

Are all 64 bit systems backward compatable ?

I'm considering this HP:

http://www.shopping.hp.com/series/category/notebooks/HDX18t_series/3/computer_store?jumpid=in_r329_personalization/browse2/SDP_SDP

Hi sseabaugh

And welcome to the forum.

I have been running Panoweaver and Tourweaver on a 64bit system for a couple of months now and found that everything works fine. I am running them on a pre release of Windows 7 (64bit). The only problem with the 64bit platform is there is not yet a 64bit Flash plugin released by Adobe, so you will have to use a 32bit browser.

I use Lightroom 64bit without a problem, but the noise reduction plugin wont run in Photoshop CS4, so I am forced to use the 32bit version.

I had a look at the laptop and note it is loaded with Vista Home Premium. I would recommend Windows 7 professional because of XP mode (for your other legacy applications) and networking to a domain. The free upgrade offered by HP will only be to the equivalent level in Win 7 (ie Windows 7 Home Premium) unless you decide to upgrade to Vista Ultimate.

Regards, Willie