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    32bit and 64bit OS

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by nealloy1981, Dec 31, 2008.

  1. nealloy1981

    nealloy1981 Notebook Evangelist

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    Guys, what is the difference between 32bit and 64bit. which one is wise to use? sorry for stupid question.
     
    nealloy1981, Dec 31, 2008
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  2. afhstingray

    afhstingray Notebook Prophet

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    well, if you want a detailed version, google it.

    but for the average joe, it just means you can use more than 3.5gb of ram (32 bit cant use 4gb, it will only "see" 3.5, the remaining 500 will be wasted)

    also its more secure.

    you really should google before asking.....
     
    afhstingray, Dec 31, 2008
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  3. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Try nbrsearch. There is a 64-bit guide and numerous threads on this topic.
     
    Andy, Dec 31, 2008
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  4. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    if u gotta ask, then stay with 32bit... not that much if an improvement... wait til your next laptop/windows-7 to look at 64bit...
     
    paper_wastage, Dec 31, 2008
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