what is the different between x64 and x86?


  1. Mtobytran
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    what is the different between x64 and x86?


    I'm really confused which operating system 32-bit or 64-bit is for x86 and for x64????. I have searched on web and someone said x86 is for OS 32-bit and x64 is for OS 64-bit. Is that right??? This is really confusing. If anyone doesn't mind to tell me why it is called x86 and x64, I really appreciate it :):):). Thank you and appreciate in advance
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  3. ThrashZone
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    Hi and welcome to SevenForums,
    You we're told correct,
    You might give this a read,
    Understanding Enhanced Protected Mode - IEInternals - Site Home - MSDN Blogs

    Allot of good stuff here,
    Windows 64-bit computing webcasts on MSDN - Hanuk's Microsoft Platform Strategy Blog - Site Home - MSDN Blogs

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...sked-questions
    Last edited by ThrashZone; 24 Sep 2014 at 23:31. Reason: another link
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  4. Ranger4
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    This Wikipedia website might explain it for you. The x86 goes back a long way as you can see if you read through the info.

    Hope it clears it up for you.

    x86 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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  6. Mtobytran
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    Thank you both of you ThrashZone and Ranger4. Those links are really helpful. Thanks a lotttt
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  7. Mtobytran
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    ThrashZone said:
    Hi and welcome to SevenForums,
    You we're told correct,
    You might give this a read,
    Understanding Enhanced Protected Mode - IEInternals - Site Home - MSDN Blogs

    Allot of good stuff here,
    Windows 64-bit computing webcasts on MSDN - Hanuk's Microsoft Platform Strategy Blog - Site Home - MSDN Blogs

    32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions
    Just want to say the links in this link Windows 64-bit computing webcasts on MSDN - Hanuk's Microsoft Platform Strategy Blog - Site Home - MSDN Blogs don't exist :):):):)
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  8. ThrashZone
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    Ha well they are from 2006
    Search the blog,
    64 bit - MSDN Search
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