Windows 32-bit or 64-bit? Which is more compatible with today's applications?
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XP 64 has shown some issues with drivers for printers and a few apps, in my experience. However, I have worked on several HP laptops with Windows 7 64 bit edition, and have had no issues installing...
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What is disappointing is that I can't upgrade from the 32-bit to the 64-bit version as I will have to wipe the HDD. I should wait 'till Windows 8 releases, right?
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You mean to say that Windows 7 64-bit is compatible with all 32-bit applications, right? What about Apple's Bootcamp?
I've been noticing fluidly response on a recently purchased notebook...
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Not necessarily. If you have a retail disk install of Windows 7 32 bit, I believe you can also use the same key if you change to the same retail 64 bit version of your OS. If you are using OEM,...
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Compatibility is the same.
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I concur with the others who say to go ahead with the Win7 x64 install. There is almost no reason not to use a 64 bit OS these days. Even if you have old apps, you can use a virtual machine with...
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x64 FTW
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The 64 bit vs 32 bit extra ram usage that you refer to is minimal, at best 5% and is of no consequence, not to mention that the 64 bit system produces some odd 20% more CPU and ram power....
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Nope. This is the other half of Boot Camp and it is 64-bit compatible. Apple provides drivers for all the hardware on your Mac, plus applications that control brightness of the LCD and the ability to...
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just use a hack to make 32bit windows 7 support tons of ram.
Google "windows 7 32bit 128gb hack"
you only have 4gb ram, when you go for 64bit, can use all 4gb, but actually it has less usable...
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Not even close.
Of course the 32-bit version will be more compatible with software. I have nothing but issues with various VPN clients using Windows 7 64-bit.
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Must be older clients then, I know Cisco has 32 and 64bit clients they offer that I have had good results for. Your case would be an exception and not the norm.
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So I guess it is safe to assume that Bootcamp comes with 64-bit drivers.
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Hi all,
I've been using the Windows 7 operating system in 32-bit mode for a quite a while. I've never been able to utilize the 4th gb in my system due to the 32-bit instruction limitation.
I...
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No, if the hack really worked without problems then everyone would use it. Modifying the kernel to accept more than 4gb ram will lead to instability and incompatibility in the long run. The fact is...
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Pretty much. There is really no reason to use Windows 7 32-bit over 64-bit. The 64-bit version runs 32-bit programs just fine. Some older programs may have trouble, but those programs will likely...
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Exception or norm, it doesn't matter. Compatibility isn't the same.
And, no, not old clients and they are not cisco VPNs (I have zero issue with Cisco VPNs).
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I disagree, your one case of problems is not enough of a reason for the OP to go with 32 bit when he has clear reasons to go for 64 bit. In general comparability of most stuff on 64bit is very good,...
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:nono:
Apple supplies the drivers. There are all kinds of bugs and compatibility issues with the Windows supplied generic drivers. Plus you'd be missing things like display brightness adjustment....
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The 64 bit version of Windows 7 is very stable and compatible. I would not let your experience with Windows XP 64 bit, which never gained widespread support from third party manufacturers for drivers...
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I'll be migrating to the 64-bit edition of Windows 8 when it comes out. I'm glad 64-bit came back to my senses now, lol. If not now, who know's when. - Cheers! :)
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No sir. The drivers are included with Windows and OSX respectively, not with Boot Camp. That's why installing Windows on non-Mac computers work just peachy. :) You're fine.
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Heres my take,
If you're using 4gb or less for windows, go with 32 bit, if you must have more ram, go with 64 bit. While 64 bit is fine for most people, some will have issues. Most I'm seeing now...
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Agreed. At this point in time where all the systems are being sold in 64 and any old software that doesn't work, it's because it's unsupported and is on its way out anyhow.
You can't fight the...
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No reason not to use the X64 version
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Xp 64 has been crap in my experience. Windows 7 64 has yet to fail to use a 32 bit program yet for me.
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You won't run into compatibility problems unless you're using old hardware or software (5years+). MS requires all current devices be released with a 32 bit and 64 bit driver.
You cannot upgrade from...
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I can't even remember the last time I saw a new computer/laptop being sold with a 32 bit system, which is a pretty strong indication that 64 bit is the way to go, but on the other hand, if your...
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Boot Camp doesn't really do anything special. You partition your hard drive. OSX will be on one partition, while Windows will be on the other. When you boot the computer using Boot Camp, the choice...
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Aren't the drivers that come with Bootcamp 32-bit only?
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I have the retail version of Windows 7 with 32-bit and 64-bit discs. I'm using the 32-bit variant (Primary OS) on a Early 2008 Macbook Pro with the Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz Penryn CPU since 2009. Lately,...
