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OneDarkLord

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I wonder why on programs downloads for 32bit OS are tagged as "x86" while 64bit OS program downloads tagged as "x64",what does the "X" stands for and why the value of 32bit is bigger.
 

My Computer

OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Pentium E5400 @ 2.70GHz Wolfdale 45nm Technology
Motherboard
MSI G41M4 (MS-7592) (CPU 1)
Memory
4.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 400MHz (6-6-6-18)
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series
Sound Card
Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ G2020HDA
Screen Resolution
1600x900
Hard Drives
313GB SAMSUNG SAMSUNG HD322HJ ATA Device (SATA)
Keyboard
Chicony Multimedia Keyboard KB-0512
Mouse
Logitech B110 Optical USB Mouse
Internet Speed
100.0 Mbps
Simple x is the universal multiply sign and or BY sign.
So x32 is By 32 bits and or the program is a 32bit program. I hope you can figure out the other.
 

My Computer

OS
7 x64
Right, x86 is a bit odd. x32 would be more logical. But that goes back in history to the Intel and IBM 386 and 486 times. The wiki that John linked will explain it.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
OS
Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
CPU
from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
Monitor(s) Displays
2x HP w2207
Hard Drives
5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
Keyboard
with trackball - no mices
Mouse
Trackball mice
Internet Speed
DSL 6000
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