32 bit vs 64 bit Comparison

Archmage said:

Lordbob75 said:

Glad I could help. My research for this thread also cleared up somethings for me, and seems to be the only one of its kind.

~Lordbob

Do you give me permission to translate this to brazilian portuguese, and spread the knowledge? :)

Assuming you translate it well, and credit the original to me (and link the thread), I have no problems with it.
Thanks for helping out.

~Lordbob

Lordbob,

I re-read the OP since you have updated and have but a few comments.

Under 64-bit, you state that 64-bit drivers are harder to find. This is only true of older hardware. If a driver is to be WHQL-certified it must be submitted in both 32- and 64-bit form. This was MS's way of forcing hardware vendors to produce 64-bit drivers. Also, 64-bit OS looks for WHQL-signed drivers or it throws an annoying dialog pointing out that the driver is not signed.

Minor point, I know, but trying to help your excellent article be more thorough.

PhreePhly said:

Lordbob,

I re-read the OP since you have updated and have but a few comments.

Under 64-bit, you state that 64-bit drivers are harder to find. This is only true of older hardware. If a driver is to be WHQL-certified it must be submitted in both 32- and 64-bit form. This was MS's way of forcing hardware vendors to produce 64-bit drivers. Also, 64-bit OS looks for WHQL-signed drivers or it throws an annoying dialog pointing out that the driver is not signed.

Minor point, I know, but trying to help your excellent article be more thorough.

Ah, thanks for the clarification, I didn't know that. And I agree, 64bit drivers have become more and more common.

~Lordbob

cgc1507 said:

THANK YOU LORDBOB75
EXPLANATION ...GREAT

Glad you liked it mate.

~Lordbob

Archmage said:

Only sharing a personal experience with 32 and 64 bits Windows Ultimate. In the 32 bit version, the Windows Experience Index of my PC was 4,6. I just format and made a new install, 64 bits. Same hardware. My Windows Experience Index jump to 5,5. The hardware is the same of my profile. :)

Interesting note, but the WEI has always been a little off

~Lordbob