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    Whatas the difference

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by HollywoodLights, Aug 16, 2009.

  1. HollywoodLights

    HollywoodLights Notebook Consultant

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    I was just wondering what is the difference between Vista Home Premium 32 bit and 64 bit
     
    HollywoodLights, Aug 16, 2009
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  2. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    ...dum di dum....

    There once was in a faraway world, a function called search...

    See my sig.
     
    DetlevCM, Aug 16, 2009
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  3. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    One supports 32Bits architecture, the other 64Bits.

    For the difference between 32Bits and 64 bits, I recommend the NBR stickies.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 18, 2009
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    32bit! LOL. Don't wanna be mean but doing your homework helps a lot.
     
    kanehi, Aug 18, 2009
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    freaksavior Notebook Enthusiast

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    Google is your answer
     
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    And while you're doing your searching, you might think about how long you're going to keep your system, cause 64 bit is definitely the wave of the future --- so if you're going to replace your system soon, then 32 bit might be okay -- but if you're hoping to have it for a number of years, 64 bit might be the better way to go.
     
    Imperfect1, Aug 19, 2009
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    Biggest difference is to do with memory more then anything, basically a 32bit OS can only address upto 4gb though it will show as less 3.2-3.6gb normally in the task manager, a 64bit OS can address upto 192gb+ depending on the operating system. Their are also other changes to do with how it handles data and i believe its more secure.
     
    Jasp, Aug 19, 2009
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