B Billjones New member Local time 3:23 PM Messages 3 Apr 8, 2010 #1 Hi all, Will installing a x86 version application damage my w7 x64 notebook? thanx in advance. My Computer OSWindows 7 x64
Jonathan_King New member Guru Gold Member SF Team Local time 9:23 AM Messages 13,322 Location Rednecksville Apr 8, 2010 #2 Welcome! No, it won't damage your notebook at all. There are a handful of apps that will not work on 64-bit, but it will just result in an error message. The truth is, even on 64-bit systems, most applications are 32-bit. My Computer Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberCustomOSWindows 7 Professional x64CPUIntel i7 2600K OC'd @ 4620 MHzMotherboardAsus P8Z68-V ProMemory16GB GSkill Sniper 2133 Mhz (4x4GB)Graphics Card(s)EVGA GeForce GTX 480 SuperClocked+Sound CardRealtek High Definition AudioMonitor(s) Displays2x Acer S273HLbmii 27"Screen Resolution2 x 1920x1080Hard Drives64GB Crucial M4 SSD Storage: Hitachi 1TB 5400RPM, Samsung 1.5TB 5400RPMPSUCorsair HW Series 750w (modular)CaseCooler Master HAF 932 Advanced Blue EditionCoolingCM Hyper 212+ CPU cooler, 3x 230mm + 1x 140mm case fansKeyboardLogitech MK320 (wireless)MouseLogitech MK320 (wireless)Internet Speed30 Mb/s : 2 Mb/s
Welcome! No, it won't damage your notebook at all. There are a handful of apps that will not work on 64-bit, but it will just result in an error message. The truth is, even on 64-bit systems, most applications are 32-bit.
B Billjones New member Thread Starter Local time 3:23 PM Messages 3 Apr 8, 2010 #3 Thanx Jonathan, So i can install the application without worries? It might only result in the application not working if i understand correct? My Computer OSWindows 7 x64
Thanx Jonathan, So i can install the application without worries? It might only result in the application not working if i understand correct?
Dark Nova Gamer Resident OS X Expert Guru Local time 9:23 AM Messages 3,639 Location Pembroke Apr 8, 2010 #4 Billjones said: Thanx Jonathan, So i can install the application without worries? It might only result in the application not working if i understand correct? Click to expand... That is correct. My Computer Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberCustom | WhiteboxOSWindows 7 Ultimate, OS X 10.7, Ubuntu 11.04CPUIntel E6750 @ 3.80GHzMotherboardGigabyte GA-EP45-UD3L (Revision 1.1)Memory2x2GB & 2x1GB (6GB) OCZ Reaper 1066MHz @ 1080MHzGraphics Card(s)EVGA nVidia GTX 260 896mb (216 Core) FTW EditionSound CardRealtek ALC888Monitor(s) Displays21" VIZIO TVScreen Resolution1680x1050 @ 60HzHard DrivesWestern Digital WD6401AALS - 640GB Hitachi HDP725016GLA380 - 160GBPSUCorsair 750WCaseNZXT Nemesis EliteCoolingThermaltake SpinQKeyboardLogitech Wireless S520MouseLogitech Wireless S520 - Microsoft Wireless Arc MouseInternet SpeedDownload: 20mbps, Upload: 3mbps
Billjones said: Thanx Jonathan, So i can install the application without worries? It might only result in the application not working if i understand correct? Click to expand... That is correct.
Jonathan_King New member Guru Gold Member SF Team Local time 9:23 AM Messages 13,322 Location Rednecksville Apr 8, 2010 #5 Yes, that's correct. If it doesn't work, you may try compatibility mode. My Computer Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberCustomOSWindows 7 Professional x64CPUIntel i7 2600K OC'd @ 4620 MHzMotherboardAsus P8Z68-V ProMemory16GB GSkill Sniper 2133 Mhz (4x4GB)Graphics Card(s)EVGA GeForce GTX 480 SuperClocked+Sound CardRealtek High Definition AudioMonitor(s) Displays2x Acer S273HLbmii 27"Screen Resolution2 x 1920x1080Hard Drives64GB Crucial M4 SSD Storage: Hitachi 1TB 5400RPM, Samsung 1.5TB 5400RPMPSUCorsair HW Series 750w (modular)CaseCooler Master HAF 932 Advanced Blue EditionCoolingCM Hyper 212+ CPU cooler, 3x 230mm + 1x 140mm case fansKeyboardLogitech MK320 (wireless)MouseLogitech MK320 (wireless)Internet Speed30 Mb/s : 2 Mb/s
B Billjones New member Thread Starter Local time 3:23 PM Messages 3 Apr 8, 2010 #6 Thank you for the quick response! My Computer OSWindows 7 x64