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> I downloaded the Povray source code and compiled a 64-bit version of it
for
> WindowXP-64bit.  When I tested it against the 64-bit machine, it
complained
> that there were registry entries missing.  So I installed Povray as what I
> did for a 32-bit windows.  The installation went O.K.  But obviously the
> components installed donot match what's needed by a 64-bit Povray exe.  It
> crashed.
> Is there a 64-bit version installation?  I could not find anything on
> the web.  Can anyone help me to make it work?  I used Intel 64-bit
compiler
> versin 8.0.
>
> Thanks!
>

Hello,

In Windows 64 bit, the registry is split into a 64 bit and 32bit namespace.
If you installed a 64 bit application with a 32 bit installer, you are out
of luck.
See: http://www.winnetmag.com/Article/ArticleID/25995/25995.html

--
Pascal.

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