We have a peer to peer Network.
The PC running as the "server" is a Quad Core, 4GB, 32 bit system with XP pro.
We have 9 client pcs. running Win XP pro and there are 32 bit systems. I have to say that we have been happy with the stability of the network and speed
Recently, we got a new Win 7 pro laptop 64 bit which seems slower handeling AC compare with the old laptops (XP Pro 32 bit system.) This new laptop which has an Intel i5 processor does everything very fast except AC.
Could the unexpected difference in speed due to system difference 64 bit trying to connect to a 32 bit "server" system? or could it be the operative system? Win XP vs Win 7.
Thank you in advance for any comments.
You should post the specifications of the computers in question. 64 bit OS's can run 32 bit applications no problem. Windows 7 is pretty quick. Slightly faster or on par with an equivalent xp system.