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Old 01-04-2008, 05:03 AM   #1 (permalink)
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what is the difference between a 32 bit version and a 64 bit version when it comes to OS?
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XP= 64bit sucks.

Vista= 64bit rocks

Basicly the major advantage to 64bit its the memory limitation, 64bit will allow up to 16gb of ram. While 32bit will only utilize ~3.25gb of ram. If you wanted 4gb then you would need 64bit.
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well, how can i tell if i have 32 or 64 for xp?
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well, how can i tell if i have 32 or 64 for xp?
I doubt you have the 64 bit version as it wasn't very popular, and never pre-installed on a pre-built PC.

You should be able to find out by right clicking on "My Computer" and click "Properties".
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does 64bit look a lot better?
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<Sidenote>
A 64 Bit System can process up to 16TB of ram (theoraticly)
In reality its so far not possible to get 16TB of ram
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XP= 64bit sucks.

Vista= 64bit rocks

Basicly the major advantage to 64bit its the memory limitation, 64bit will allow up to 16gb of ram. While 32bit will only utilize ~3.25gb of ram. If you wanted 4gb then you would need 64bit.
uh no, 64bit can address 18446744073tb of memory
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but does it look better?
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Nope, looks the same.
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uh no, 64bit can address 18446744073tb of memory
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...ons/64bit.mspx



Your motherboard would be the memory limit anyways
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