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Windows 7: 64 bit vs 32?

13 Dec 2009  
xavierp94

Windows 7 Ultimate
5 posts
Northern Virginia
 
 
64 bit vs 32?

Is a 64 bit computer more likely to run faster against a 32 bit computer? What are the differences? Also, I noticed that most computer manufacturers install 32 bit copies of Windows when the computer they have is 64 bit. Why is that?

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13 Dec 2009  
Uber Philf

W7 RTM Ultimate x64
2,905 posts
South Coast NSW
 
 

Hello and welcome to the forum.

1. It depends on how much RAM you have installed.
2. (quoted from Microsoft)
"The terms 32-bit and 64-bit refer to the way a computer's processor (also called a CPU), handles information. The 64-bit version of Windows handles large amounts of random access memory (RAM) more effectively than a 32-bit system."

And i don't have an answer for your last question, maybe someone can fill in where i missed. Sorry.
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13 Dec 2009  
xavierp94

Windows 7 Ultimate
5 posts
Northern Virginia
 
 

Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by Uber Philf View Post
Hello and welcome to the forum.

1. It depends on how much RAM you have installed.
2. (quoted from Microsoft)
"The terms 32-bit and 64-bit refer to the way a computer's processor (also called a CPU), handles information. The 64-bit version of Windows handles large amounts of random access memory (RAM) more effectively than a 32-bit system."

And i don't have an answer for your last question, maybe someone can fill in where i missed. Sorry.
Ok, Thank you for you response. I kind of get it know. Thanks anyway.
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13 Dec 2009  
TaraSWinTeam

Windows 7
173 posts
 
 

Learn more about the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit here: 32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions.

Cheers,
Tara
Windows Outreach Team
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