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Win7 32 bit
Win7 64 bit
When I was using the W7 beta I started with the 32-bit. It ran fine but two programs wouldn't run. One, my codecs for my raw files, was optional and one, a Spanish/English dictionary, wasn't optional. I replaced my dictionary. Then I thought I might as well try the 64-bit since it was free. I discovered I had a defective motherboard/processor using 64-bit. Intel replaced the motherboard/processor and everything ran fine under 64-bit. I used mostly Vista drivers at that point and they worked.
When W7 went retail I got the 64-bit version. My photo editing software runs at 64-bit and uses the RAM. I don't play games so I can't comment on that. I have gotten codecs for my raw files so that's fine now.
For me, the question isn't why switch but really why not. It is clearly the future. There are valid reasons to stick with 32-bit. If you have mission-critical hardware that won't run under 64-bit, stay with 32-bit.
"It seems to me that most of the issues we find here are related back to 64 bit Windows 7 drivers." It doesn't seem that way to me. The variable most often seems to be the users.
With only 2 gig of ram my system only uses between 30 and 40% of my ram. I rarely use more than 2 program at a time.
So the pose shows so far that about 25% use 32bit and 64bit 75%
Had two new laptops at the time and choose 32 for one and 64 for the other... After a few weeks of no problems with the 64, I switched the other to match as time goes by the switch to 64 will be likely as the software will likely move that way. GL :)
64-Bit, because more is better.
What is 32 bit again? Isn't that my calculator OS?
Most professional software (CAD, Photoshop ...) comes in 64-bit and requires 8+ GB
unless that rend reverts I don't see a reason for 32 bit. If it is not compatible with 64 bit, it probably is worthless.
I have had both 64 and 32 currently using 32 and main reason for 64 is it can use all 4 GB of my ram but i have noticed some performace decrease in 32 bit but may give 64bit another go when i upgrade my CPU next week as a lot of people say its good ad i like all 4GB of my ram usable