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DaveyLC |
posted on 30th Oct 09 at 14:28 |
I've admited I was wrong what more do you want? Some blood? | |
johnhara1 |
posted on 30th Oct 09 at 14:24 |
Show me a normal, everyday desktop PC on the market today that is 64bit only so a 32bit OS cant be installed on it. | |
DaveyLC |
posted on 30th Oct 09 at 14:18 |
Ok I'll admit I'm wrong there to a certain extent.. Most 64bit processors will allow you to run 32bit windows but not ALL. | |
johnhara1 |
posted on 30th Oct 09 at 14:03 |
quote: The bit you have written there in bold is wrong mate. That's why "you fail" As John has said, these X64 processors that most desktop machines have now, are 32bit with 64bit extensions. You do NOT need a 64bit OS to use them, although they are cabable of running the 64bit OS. | |
DaveyLC |
posted on 30th Oct 09 at 13:44 |
Also 64bit windows does not run on an X86 platform.. | |
DaveyLC |
posted on 30th Oct 09 at 13:42 |
If what you are saying is correct why does WoW64 exist? Maybe the Microsoft developers were bored so they just made it for shits and giggles? | |
John |
posted on 30th Oct 09 at 13:39 |
A 64 bit desktop processor is running the 32 bit apps natively though, it's a 32 bit processor with 64 bit extensions. | |
DaveyLC |
posted on 30th Oct 09 at 13:34 |
quote: Non-framework 32 bit applications DO run slower than equivilent non-framework 64bit apps on a 64bit processor.. that is a fact. I can't see why you are disputing it? The same as 16bit apps are hindered on 32bit versions of windows because it has to emmulate the 16bit OS. [Edited on 30-10-2009 by DaveyLC] | |
AlexN |
posted on 26th Oct 09 at 10:47 |
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jamied |
posted on 26th Oct 09 at 10:32 |
ive never had any trouble with 64bit and drivers so far , I find too that some vista drivers work with 7 | |
Dom |
posted on 26th Oct 09 at 10:05 |
quote: As John said. Only issue you might have with 64bit OS is getting drivers for hardware, although i've only had problems with old external gear. | |
John |
posted on 26th Oct 09 at 10:01 |
That's 100% incorrect. | |
DaveyLC |
posted on 26th Oct 09 at 09:58 |
Its down to your processor, if its 64bit then you must use a 64bit opperating system but you can run 32bit software (although it will run slower than on an equivilent x86 machine). | |
John |
posted on 26th Oct 09 at 09:57 |
One is 64 bit and one is 32 bit. | |
ajscorsa |
posted on 26th Oct 09 at 09:55 |
I'm dowloading something for my laptop and have no idea what the difference is between these two? |