32bit drivers on x64 architecture?

[lucifersangel]

Hey,

I've just got my Opteron 170 up and running, and installed Windows XP x64. However.. to my complete and utter dismay, some of my older hardware won't install with 32-bit drivers. Now some of these companies (like Mentor) are hard to track down and/or don't make new drivers for their hardware.

I've googled about a bit but nobody else seems to have figured out a way around this.

Does this mean that i have to re-install windows x86 to actually watch tv and use my wireless card?

 

[Indy500]

Don't use XP64 unless you can get the necessary drivers. Its the main reason I don't use it myself.

 

[mrochester]

Hey,

I've just got my Opteron 170 up and running, and installed Windows XP x64. However.. to my complete and utter dismay, some of my older hardware won't install with 32-bit drivers. Now some of these companies (like Mentor) are hard to track down and/or don't make new drivers for their hardware.

I've googled about a bit but nobody else seems to have figured out a way around this.

Does this mean that i have to re-install windows x86 to actually watch tv and use my wireless card?

Yes