Going back to 32 Bit?

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  1. Posts : 38
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
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    Going back to 32 Bit?


    Hey guys,

    Coming Thursday I'm getting a new computer. With Windows 7 Home Premium as OS.
    Is it possible to put Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit on a 64 bit computer?

    Greets
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  2. Posts : 11,990
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
       #2

    Yes.
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  3. Posts : 38
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #3

    CarlTR6 said:
    Yes.
    Ok that's nice. Is it also possible to install software for example photoshop 32 bit?
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  4. Posts : 11,990
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
       #4

    Yes, it is.
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  5. Posts : 38
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
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    CarlTR6 said:
    Yes, it is.
    Ok but what is exactly the difference of 32 bit or 64 bit software on a 64 bit computer?

    Oh and if I install windows 7 ultimate 32 bit on a 64 bit pc will it run just as fast as on a 32 bit computer or slower?
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  6. Posts : 7,878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #6

    Here you go, this wikipedia page presents a good amount of information
    64-bit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    There is a section discussing differences between 32-bit and 64-bit.
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  7. Posts : 11,990
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
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    32 bit software does not take advantage of the the 64 bit processing power. 64 bit computers will run 32 bit programs; but they will not run the old 16 bit legacy software.

    If it were me, I would opt for the 64 bit Windows installation if my computer and hardware were fully capable and I would install 64 bit programs when they are available. You may have some driver problems with a 64 bit installation, which you can correct. If my computer and hardware were marginal, I would opt for a 32 bit installation.

    Oh and if I install windows 7 ultimate 32 bit on a 64 bit pc will it run just as fast as on a 32 bit computer or slower?
    That is a hard question to answer since "fast" depends on the processor speed, RAM, and hard drive speed.
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  8. Posts : 1,083
    Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit
       #8

    In addition to what Carl has said, an important note is that 32-bit will not allow you to use more than 3.5GB of RAM, even if you have more installed.
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  9. Posts : 11,990
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
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    Very good point, Fred. I don't think of that because I a running 32 bit with 2.5 Gb of RAM.
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  10. Posts : 38
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
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    Okay thanks for your information, I'm well informed my questions has been answered. Thanks all!
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