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From: PA Bear [MS MVP] on 14 Feb 2010 12:51 Two tips: Never assume, and do your research/homework before buying a new computer or upgrading your current computer. Nathan Sokalski wrote: > The reason I am using a 64-bit version of Windows is because: > > 1. That is the version that came with my new computer > 2. I believe 64-bit is the only version of Windows 7 Ultimate that exists > (although I'd have to double-check > 3. I wanted to move forward, and since most my stuff works on 64-bit (and > the few things that don't, well, I'm in the tech field, so I enjoy > figuring > out how to make it work or what would make a good workaround or > alternative) > I saw no reason to wait > > Is there something that you have against 64-bit? The only people that I > thought had a problem with it were some of the hardware and plug-in makers > that decided to wait so long to make 64-bit drivers and updates. 64-bit > isn't new, even though not a lot of people used them, there were 64-bit > versions of XP and Vista, so I would think that most hardware makers would > offer some kind of 64-bit driver and places like Adobe would have made a > 64-bit version of stuff like Flash that virtually everyone uses. But I'm a > patient person, I enjoy looking for workarounds and alternatives, I'm a > patient person, and Microsoft was smart enough to give Windows 7 users a > 32 > and 64-bit version of IE8, so what do I have to complain about? > >> May I ask why you purchased a 64-bit version of Windows? >> >> The bulk of this KB article pertains to Windows 7, too: >> >> A description of the differences between 32-bit versions of Windows >> Vista and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista: >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946765 You should familiarize >> yourself with this FAQ: >> http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions >> More: >> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/InternetExplorer/thread/babaa5f8-ff06-4ea2-aef6-a9416d65f981 >> Nathan Sokalski wrote: >>> I recently moved to Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit. I have noticed that there >>> are >>> two copies of Internet Explorer 8 on the machine, located at the >>> following >>> locations: >>> >>> C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe (I am assuming >>> this >>> is >>> a 32-bit version) >>> C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe (I am assuming this is >>> the >>> 64-bit version) >>> >>> First of all, why did Windows 7 install both versions? And second, is >>> there >>> any difference between them? I have tried running both of them, and I >>> have >>> not noticed any difference, and I am assuming that there is not supposed >>> to >>> be any noticeable difference. However, because 64-bit is supposed to be >>> better than 32-bit and one of these is designed for 64-bit, I would like >>> to >>> have everything use that if possible. I have changed any shortcuts on my >>> Desktop and Start Menu to use the 64-bit version, but I am a little bit >>> hesitant to change some of the values in the Registry that specifically >>> specify the 32-bit version. Can anyone answer any of these questions >>> and/or >>> give me some information on some of what I can and/or should do about >>> it? >>> Thanks.
From: Richard on 14 Feb 2010 13:27 PA Bear, Like Nathan, I'm also curious about the thinking behind you comment, "May I ask why you purchased a 64-bit version of Windows?" Since you're a "MVP" I would be interested in you elaborating on that comment. I'm not attempting to start an argument, just want to hear your rationale. In my case, I replaced a 10 year old desktop that was failing fast (hardware) and was not expandable beyond 512MB of ram with a laptop fully compatible with 64-bit and most 32-bit applications. I replaced one software package (I was due anyway). Since I'm now retired, I can get along without Microsoft Office (Works 9, which came with my system gives me what I need). The only peripheral that I replace was my scanner and that was because the accompanying software was not compatible with 64-bit. I could have kept it, the driver worked but I wanted full functionality. Again, I'm interested in you expanding on your comment. -- Thank You, Richard "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP(a)gmail.com> wrote in message news:OpP1#6ZrKHA.5356(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Two tips: Never assume, and do your research/homework before buying a new > computer or upgrading your current computer. > > Nathan Sokalski wrote: >> The reason I am using a 64-bit version of Windows is because: >> >> 1. That is the version that came with my new computer >> 2. I believe 64-bit is the only version of Windows 7 Ultimate that exists >> (although I'd have to double-check >> 3. I wanted to move forward, and since most my stuff works on 64-bit (and >> the few things that don't, well, I'm in the tech field, so I enjoy >> figuring >> out how to make it work or what would make a good workaround or >> alternative) >> I saw no reason to wait >> >> Is there something that you have against 64-bit? The only people that I >> thought had a problem with it were some of the hardware and plug-in >> makers >> that decided to wait so long to make 64-bit drivers and updates. 64-bit >> isn't new, even though not a lot of people used them, there were 64-bit >> versions of XP and Vista, so I would think that most hardware makers >> would >> offer some kind of 64-bit driver and places like Adobe would have made a >> 64-bit version of stuff like Flash that virtually everyone uses. But I'm >> a >> patient person, I enjoy looking for workarounds and alternatives, I'm a >> patient person, and Microsoft was smart enough to give Windows 7 users a >> 32 >> and 64-bit version of IE8, so what do I have to complain about? >> >>> May I ask why you purchased a 64-bit version of Windows? >>> >>> The bulk of this KB article pertains to Windows 7, too: >>> >>> A description of the differences between 32-bit versions of Windows >>> Vista and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista: >>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946765 You should familiarize >>> yourself with this FAQ: >>> http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions >>> More: >>> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/InternetExplorer/thread/babaa5f8-ff06-4ea2-aef6-a9416d65f981 >>> Nathan Sokalski wrote: >>>> I recently moved to Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit. I have noticed that >>>> there >>>> are >>>> two copies of Internet Explorer 8 on the machine, located at the >>>> following >>>> locations: >>>> >>>> C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe (I am assuming >>>> this >>>> is >>>> a 32-bit version) >>>> C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe (I am assuming this is >>>> the >>>> 64-bit version) >>>> >>>> First of all, why did Windows 7 install both versions? And second, is >>>> there >>>> any difference between them? I have tried running both of them, and I >>>> have >>>> not noticed any difference, and I am assuming that there is not >>>> supposed >>>> to >>>> be any noticeable difference. However, because 64-bit is supposed to be >>>> better than 32-bit and one of these is designed for 64-bit, I would >>>> like >>>> to >>>> have everything use that if possible. I have changed any shortcuts on >>>> my >>>> Desktop and Start Menu to use the 64-bit version, but I am a little bit >>>> hesitant to change some of the values in the Registry that specifically >>>> specify the 32-bit version. Can anyone answer any of these questions >>>> and/or >>>> give me some information on some of what I can and/or should do about >>>> it? >>>> Thanks. >
From: Nathan Sokalski on 14 Feb 2010 16:41 I don't assume, and I did do plenty of research before buying my new computer. I read Windows 7 Inside Out from cover to cover (which I believe is the best series of books as far as getting in-depth details about Windows, I did the same thing with Windows XP Inside Out), I checked online for Windows 7 and 64-bit compatible drivers and updates for my hardware and software, I even wrote myself a detailed step-by-step list of things to do when I got my machine to make sure I did everything exactly the way I wanted it. I think I can be considered someone who did their research and homework. -- Nathan Sokalski njsokalski(a)hotmail.com http://www.nathansokalski.com/ "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP(a)gmail.com> wrote in message news:OpP1#6ZrKHA.5356(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Two tips: Never assume, and do your research/homework before buying a new > computer or upgrading your current computer. > > Nathan Sokalski wrote: >> The reason I am using a 64-bit version of Windows is because: >> >> 1. That is the version that came with my new computer >> 2. I believe 64-bit is the only version of Windows 7 Ultimate that exists >> (although I'd have to double-check >> 3. I wanted to move forward, and since most my stuff works on 64-bit (and >> the few things that don't, well, I'm in the tech field, so I enjoy >> figuring >> out how to make it work or what would make a good workaround or >> alternative) >> I saw no reason to wait >> >> Is there something that you have against 64-bit? The only people that I >> thought had a problem with it were some of the hardware and plug-in >> makers >> that decided to wait so long to make 64-bit drivers and updates. 64-bit >> isn't new, even though not a lot of people used them, there were 64-bit >> versions of XP and Vista, so I would think that most hardware makers >> would >> offer some kind of 64-bit driver and places like Adobe would have made a >> 64-bit version of stuff like Flash that virtually everyone uses. But I'm >> a >> patient person, I enjoy looking for workarounds and alternatives, I'm a >> patient person, and Microsoft was smart enough to give Windows 7 users a >> 32 >> and 64-bit version of IE8, so what do I have to complain about? >> >>> May I ask why you purchased a 64-bit version of Windows? >>> >>> The bulk of this KB article pertains to Windows 7, too: >>> >>> A description of the differences between 32-bit versions of Windows >>> Vista and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista: >>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946765 You should familiarize >>> yourself with this FAQ: >>> http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions >>> More: >>> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/InternetExplorer/thread/babaa5f8-ff06-4ea2-aef6-a9416d65f981 >>> Nathan Sokalski wrote: >>>> I recently moved to Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit. I have noticed that >>>> there >>>> are >>>> two copies of Internet Explorer 8 on the machine, located at the >>>> following >>>> locations: >>>> >>>> C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe (I am assuming >>>> this >>>> is >>>> a 32-bit version) >>>> C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe (I am assuming this is >>>> the >>>> 64-bit version) >>>> >>>> First of all, why did Windows 7 install both versions? And second, is >>>> there >>>> any difference between them? I have tried running both of them, and I >>>> have >>>> not noticed any difference, and I am assuming that there is not >>>> supposed >>>> to >>>> be any noticeable difference. However, because 64-bit is supposed to be >>>> better than 32-bit and one of these is designed for 64-bit, I would >>>> like >>>> to >>>> have everything use that if possible. I have changed any shortcuts on >>>> my >>>> Desktop and Start Menu to use the 64-bit version, but I am a little bit >>>> hesitant to change some of the values in the Registry that specifically >>>> specify the 32-bit version. Can anyone answer any of these questions >>>> and/or >>>> give me some information on some of what I can and/or should do about >>>> it? >>>> Thanks. >
From: Vjekoslav on 18 Feb 2010 17:48 This PA Bear is a crasy guy. What kind of a question is that : May I ask you why you....... x64 win...??? What do ya' care why somebody did this or that.A man is asking a question, if you can't give him an answer, please, don't ask a stupid questiones, It's not up to you, man!!! "Nathan Sokalski" <njsokalski(a)hotmail.com> napisao u poruci diskusione grupe:8C0B3379-BFDB-4F2C-A1B4-AAB8794B0CF9(a)microsoft.com... > I recently moved to Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit. I have noticed that there > are two copies of Internet Explorer 8 on the machine, located at the > following locations: > > C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe (I am assuming this > is a 32-bit version) > C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe (I am assuming this is the > 64-bit version) > > First of all, why did Windows 7 install both versions? And second, is > there any difference between them? I have tried running both of them, and > I have not noticed any difference, and I am assuming that there is not > supposed to be any noticeable difference. However, because 64-bit is > supposed to be better than 32-bit and one of these is designed for 64-bit, > I would like to have everything use that if possible. I have changed any > shortcuts on my Desktop and Start Menu to use the 64-bit version, but I am > a little bit hesitant to change some of the values in the Registry that > specifically specify the 32-bit version. Can anyone answer any of these > questions and/or give me some information on some of what I can and/or > should do about it? Thanks. > -- > Nathan Sokalski > njsokalski(a)hotmail.com > http://www.nathansokalski.com/
From: PA Bear [MS MVP] on 18 Feb 2010 19:44
/These/ are "crasy guys" => http://members.fortunecity.com/delanay/snl54.jpg PS: ur spiel chukkers broke Vjekoslav wrote: > This PA Bear is a crasy guy. What kind of a question is that : May I ask > you > why you....... x64 win...??? What do ya' care why somebody did this or > that.A man is asking a question, if you can't give him an answer, please, > don't ask a stupid questiones, It's not up to you, man!!! > > "Nathan Sokalski" <njsokalski(a)hotmail.com> napisao u poruci diskusione > grupe:8C0B3379-BFDB-4F2C-A1B4-AAB8794B0CF9(a)microsoft.com... >> I recently moved to Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit. I have noticed that there >> are two copies of Internet Explorer 8 on the machine, located at the >> following locations: >> >> C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe (I am assuming this >> is a 32-bit version) >> C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe (I am assuming this is >> the >> 64-bit version) >> >> First of all, why did Windows 7 install both versions? And second, is >> there any difference between them? I have tried running both of them, and >> I have not noticed any difference, and I am assuming that there is not >> supposed to be any noticeable difference. However, because 64-bit is >> supposed to be better than 32-bit and one of these is designed for >> 64-bit, >> I would like to have everything use that if possible. I have changed any >> shortcuts on my Desktop and Start Menu to use the 64-bit version, but I >> am >> a little bit hesitant to change some of the values in the Registry that >> specifically specify the 32-bit version. Can anyone answer any of these >> questions and/or give me some information on some of what I can and/or >> should do about it? Thanks. >> -- >> Nathan Sokalski >> njsokalski(a)hotmail.com >> http://www.nathansokalski.com/ |