32 bit -> 64 bit

[Goku]

Most programs already have a 64-bit installer. Just let it install normally, the program knows what to do.

[Bags]

Okie doki loki.

Now when I upgrade I can use all the ram, yay.

[Goku]

Indeed lol.

[Bags]

So uh what type of programs do have 64 bit versions?

Cool: my copy time seems faster. I was backing up onto another harddrive at 23mb/s, now it's copying from that HD to this one @ 37mb/s.

[Goku]

What do you mean by 64-bit versions?

[Crator]

Office comes in 64-bit. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../ee681792.aspx

[Bags]

Originally Posted by Goku

What do you mean by 64-bit versions?

I thought some programs had 32 bit and 64 bit programs? I dunno, once in a while when downloading something in the past they'd list both.

Maybe I'm remembering wrong, sorry.

[Goku]

Most programs will have the same installer for 64-bit/32-bit. Some you will have to download differently. Not sure off the top of my head which programs are like that.

[Hamma]

Originally Posted by Bags

I thought some programs had 32 bit and 64 bit programs? I dunno, once in a while when downloading something in the past they'd list both.

Maybe I'm remembering wrong, sorry.

Java has 64 and 32, learned that when running out of memory in minecraft over and over again.. had to install 64bit

[Bags]

Originally Posted by Hamma

Java has 64 and 32, learned that when running out of memory in minecraft over and over again.. had to install 64bit

Yeah I saw that on their website. They recommended 32 bit if I'm running a 32 bit browser which I am.

I don't play minecraft

[Baneblade]

Originally Posted by Goku

Most programs will have the same installer for 64-bit/32-bit. Some you will have to download differently. Not sure off the top of my head which programs are like that.

Drivers.

[duomaxwl]

Originally Posted by Hamma

Java has 64 and 32, learned that when running out of memory in minecraft over and over again.. had to install 64bit

I know this is a little late, but I've been pretty ticked as of late that I couldn't run Minecraft at max distance without it crashing from memory. Glad I just happened to be stalking the tech forums. Thanks Hamma. Runs perfect now.

[Traak]

So, as a habit, we should always look for 64-bit versions of absolutely everything. Otherwise... not going as it could be.

[Vecha]

Was reading that MS recommends ALL users to use 32bit office....unless they plan on having large access files or something...

[Crator]

Ya, just found that in the FAQs for Office. Primarily because a lot of add-ins are created that only work on 32-bit and you only need 64-bit Office for advanced data analysis scenarios that most users don’t require.

Will Office 2010 products be available in 64-bit versions?

Yes, Office 2010 products are available in 64-bit versions; however, for the best productivity and user experience, Microsoft recommends 32-bit Office 2010 for both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. Office 64-bit is optimized for advanced data analysis scenarios that most users don’t require, and existing 32-bit add-ins are not supported on Office 64-bit.