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64 bit is a good thing. but I'd like to suggest that you consider the price difference between building a system that can handle the Windows XP Virtual Mode vrs simply upgrading the software and then buying a reasonable - and reasonably upgradeable - machine. the upgrade of photoshop CS4 can be found for $145 at amazon, and illustrator for a bit more. but to get the most out of 64 bit you are going to want to eventually load up on RAM etc. truth is I think if you are going down the 64 bit / win 7 road, you should make a clean break. I'd also consider the difference between the home version of win 7 and the pro. the home version is going to add a lot of the extras that we have happily seen removed from the base OS in the pro versions. -frank > Hello, > > I've been shopping for a new laptop without much success. I'm trying > to find a new Windows 7 64 or 32 bit computer that can handle the > Windows XP Virtual Mode to run old software. I'm curious if any of > you have upgraded to Windows 7 64 bit Home Edition and are able to run > Old versions of Photoshop, Illustrator. > > I may just end up getting a custom made laptop with Windows XP on it, > in order to handle the old software. However, even this option is > going up in price. > > I would like to be able to run Macromedia Studio 8 and > Photoshop/Illustrator CS2. I've checked the Microsoft Compatability > Sites, but it seems that these software products are 'pending' in > their ability to work on 64 bit Windows 7. > > It is expensive to buy a computer that can handle the Windows XP > Virtual Mode as it sounds like a processor of 8600+ and Windows > Ultimate or Professional is needed. > > Thanks, any input would be appreciated. > > Janet > > Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the > instructions at > http://niobrara.unl.edu/users/lana/gnsi/listserv/ Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the instructions at http://niobrara.unl.edu/users/lana/gnsi/listserv/