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    64bit vs 32bit Vistas

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by spizzak, Oct 16, 2006.

  1. spizzak

    spizzak Notebook Consultant

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    Can anyone tell me please if there are is any difference in the features offered in Vista 64bit and 32 bit. ALso if there are any other significant differences other than the ability to run 64 bit programs. And yes I searched before I posted but I couldn't find straight answers. Thanks
     
    spizzak, Oct 16, 2006
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    64 Bit will have
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    1) PatchGuard (which will lock down the kernel)...I don't think 32 will have it.
    2) HD-DVD & Blu-Ray DRM support built in...supposely 32 will not (but that might have changed)
    3) Dropped support for 16 bit apps...which I doubt you have anyway.

    There might be more...but I don't know.
     
    Greg, Oct 16, 2006
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    qhn Notebook User

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    qhn, Oct 16, 2006
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