-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Can't restore Intel Indeo Video Codec 4.5
- From: Warren Standifird <wstandifird@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 10:04:40 -0800
Hi Gman,
No need for apologies as I am thankful that you did get me on the right
track.
Meantime I did come up with four other possible solutions. One is to just
set
op the codec and necessary software on the old Dell computer. The second
option is to get another hard drive and restore the Fry's computer. That is
something that I plan to do someday anyway since I put too much into it to
just let it go to waste. My son took the thing all apart so I got to figure
out how
to put it back together.
The third solution is to install the Kingwin KF-2000-BK
3.5" Internal Hot Swap Rack and set it up as the C drive. This is something
that my son got but never used and gave to me, and is now just sitting
around
here. Then I would have one drive for the Vista system and a second hard
drive
for the old XP system. Then when I need to change from one system to the
other, I just swap the drives. Finally some of the work that requires the
Movie
Props can be done with the Iclone program instead of Poser. I got a lot of
learning to do before I can do that. Seems like it is always easier to
upgrade
the software than it is to upgrade my brain.
One nice thing about Vista is that the entire contents of the XP system was
saved on the disk in a folder called "Windows Old". So that should make it
much easier to restore the old system. That leaves me with at least half a
dozen possible options. So it will probably take me awhile to decide what to
do next.
Thanks again for your assistance on this matter.
Warren
On Sun, Feb 8, 2009 at 3:00 PM, Gman <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi Warren,
> It appears you are correct and I apologize for not researching deep
> enough to discover that 64-bit operatings systems will not support the
> codec.
>
> There is almost always a way around things, although some will be harder
> to set up than others. In this case, I would seriously consider creating a
> dual boot between your 64-bit OS and a 32-bit OS of your choice, but
> setting
> it up properly will not be as simple as you might like.
>
> If the OS you choose is older than Vista 32-bit, the preferred method
> would be to install the earlier OS first (Win98, Win2000 or WinXP) so that
> it has full control over the bootup procedure and THEN add Vista 64-bit as
> the second OS. This order will allow Vista's boot manager utility to take
> over the boot procedure and give you full control over which OS is chosen
> on
> each bootup. No 3rd party boot manager apps will be needed and you'll have
> access to the best of both worlds. Of course, this approach also means
> you'll have to back up your current installation and wipe the drive before
> you begin installing the first OS.
>
> The other option would be to leave your Vista 64-bit intact and install
> an earlier OS as a second boot. This approach allows the earlier OS's boot
> manager to assume control of the boot procedure and since it will have no
> coding that allows it to recognize Vista, Vista will never even be seen
> during a bootup (i.e. the system will then boot directly into the older OS
> without giving as much as a thought to your previous Vista install). Vista
> will still be there, but it will not be accessible without the aid of a 3rd
> party utility. The utility most folks turn to is called EasyBCD and it's
> designed to give access to both operating systems during bootup. It works,
> but it's not as elegant a solution as installing the older OS first.
> Specifically, it means booting first into the EasyBCD utility, which then
> gives you access to Vista's boot manager, which then gives you access to
> Vista. You'll be going through two different boot menus every time you
> turn
> on or reboot your system. For someone who reboots as often as I do, this
> would get old really fast.
>
> Peace,
> Gman
> http://www.bornagainamerican.org
>
> "The only dumb questions are the ones we fail to ask"
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Warren Standifird" <wstandifird@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 3:00 AM
> Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Can't restore Intel Indeo Video Codec 4.5
>
>
> > Hi Mike & Gman,
> > I was at the Indeo site and found the following:
> >
> >
> > *System Requirements*
> >
> > - Windows 95, 98, ME, XP, NT/2000 or Vista (32-bit *only*; there is no
> > support for Windows 64-bit Operating Systems)
> >
> > I guess that means that I am out of luck, or is there some way around
> > that.
> > Like maybe I can switch to 32 bit mode or something? I don't know my way
> > around Vista at all. And thanks for the Hot Key tip.
> >
> > Warren
>
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