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    Newb Q: 32bit or 64bit

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by JAMadera35, May 31, 2012.

  1. JAMadera35

    JAMadera35 Notebook Enthusiast

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    In my system info says im running 64 bit operating system but in display it shows color quality as 32bit and there isn't even a 64 bit option. i have windows 7. is this normal?

    thanks
     
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    aznpos531 Notebook Evangelist

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    Those are 2 completely different things that you're talking about. The 64 bit version of Windows is referring to the Operating System (OS; i.e. Windows 7) and its architecture. Whereas the 32 bit display is referring to the color depth of your display. Here are some links to some resources that you may find useful in understanding the difference:

    32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions
    32-bit
    64-bit
    Color depth
     
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    OOohh I C. thanks!
     
    JAMadera35, May 31, 2012
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