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From: Nathan Sokalski on 13 Feb 2010 22:28 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: R. C. White on 13 Feb 2010 23:40 Hi, Nathan. You are correct. On 64-bit Win7, there BOTH 32-bit and 64-bit versions of IE8. Some program developers are slow to move to the 64-bit world. One of them, sadly, is Adobe. Adobe Flash Player is one of the most popular tools on the Internet - but it has not yet been updated to work in a 64-bit browser. But it will happily work in a 32-bit browser running in 64-bit Windows. For Adobe's statement on this subject, see their TechNote, last updated 10/21/09: Flash Player support on 64-bit operating systems http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/000/6b3af6c9.html When we try to play a YouTube video in 64-bit IE8, it doesn't work. When my grandson tries to play some of the videos on PBSKids.org, they don't work - unless the 32-bit IE8 is running. To cut down on such frustrations, Microsoft set Win7 to run 32-bit IE8 by default. If you want to run 64-bit IE8, then you can browse to it in Windows Explorer and double-click on iexplore.exe - or any of the other methods to run a program (pin to Start menu or taskbar, create a shortcut, etc.). I did change the default to 64-bit, but I'm not sure it's a good idea. When a Flash video refuses to run in 64-bit, just Copy the URL, start the 32-bit IE8 (which can be pinned to the Start menu), Paste the URL there and press Enter. To see which version of IE8 is currently running, click Help | About Internet Explorer. The 64-bit version will say "64-bit Edition"; the 32-bit edition doesn't mention "bitness" at all. RC -- R. C. White, CPA San Marcos, TX rc(a)grandecom.net Microsoft Windows MVP Windows Live Mail 2009 (14.0.8089.0726) in Win7 Ultimate x64 "Nathan Sokalski" <njsokalski(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message news: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
From: Vincenzo Di Russo [MVP] on 13 Feb 2010 23:42 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. http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/InternetExplorer/thread/babaa5f8-ff06-4ea2-aef6-a9416d65f981 "I have Windows 7 64-bit and need to use Internet Explorer 32-bit". -- Vincenzo Di Russo Microsoft� MVP - Most Valuable Professional since 2003 Windows Internet Explorer, Windows Desktop Experience & Security My MVP Profile: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Vincenzo MS Answers: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/it-IT/categories
From: PA Bear [MS MVP] on 14 Feb 2010 01:30 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 11:40
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? -- Nathan Sokalski njsokalski(a)hotmail.com http://www.nathansokalski.com/ "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP(a)gmail.com> wrote in message news:#sbVFAUrKHA.4492(a)TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > 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. > |