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32bit vs 64bit programs
I've been using 32 bit OS's for a while, frankly because i've never had more than 4gig. Now i've just upgraded to 8 gig, so I need to up to 7 64 bit.
Now, I know along with needing a 64 bit version of windows, I need a 64 bit capable processor and devices that have 64 bit drivers.
I thought it was just the three things above, but now that i'm paying attention, i'm seeing some programs that have a 64 bit version. My question is do all my programs have to be a 64 bit version to work? I have a lot of applications, but a good portion don't have a 32 bit and a 64 bit version. It doesn't even differentiate between the two.
I'm kinda hoping that all 32 bit programs work on win 7 64, but 64 bit programs are designed for that architeture and run better? Is that correct?
Sorry for the rookie question, just never needed to care before.