32 bit and 64 bit IE 8

Petey7 · 22 Jul 2010

click the caution sign. I think its red in the default layout of the site. Write "solved" and send it. I already took care of it for you.

Solarstarshines · 22 Jul 2010

hmmmm i use both versions of I/e too but i pinned both versions together from the start just to play with them but in anycase that was a pretty simple solution given so please rep the person who helped you thanks

roncerr · 23 Jul 2010

Petey7 said:

roncerr, both versions come preinstalled. If you don't see both, you can turn them on in programs and features...

I'm using a 32-bit machine and can see all websites. Wouldn't an alternate solution be to either turn off or never use the 64-bit browser?

Petey7 · 23 Jul 2010

He could have if that is what he wanted to do. In a 64bit OS, the 64bit version of the browser will run faster and smoother, and many websites will load faster. The only problem is the coding for some websites aren't 64bit friendly. Since he wanted to use the 64bit browser for 90% of websites and the 32bit version for the other 10% that aren't 64bit friendly, this was the best option. By default, the 32bit version is the default web browser, so that was not the issue in case that is what you were thinking. For his specific needs, the solution we reached was the best. For others, a different solution, like the one you suggest, may be better. It all depends on the person.