64-bit vs 32-bit System Susceptibility to Viruses or Malware?

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  1. Layback Bear
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    That's good. Doing your own research will guide you. Get back to us on your decision.
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  3. CB
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    Certainly will.
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  4. Garlic
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    I don't know about malware in general, but IIRC 64-bit Windows is better protected against rootkits because it only allows digitally signed drivers to be installed (in contrast with 32-bit Windows which allows any drivers).
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  6. CB
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    Garlic. Thanks for the info.

    I did verified the setting in local policy which an option is "usually" available to change the policy setting to Silently succeed. But I haven't found it in 64-bit system (currently running WDP 64-bit).

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