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    Internet Explorer (64-bit)

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by lottdod_1999, Jun 8, 2009.

  1. lottdod_1999

    lottdod_1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    Just saw this on my start menu, is it different at all?
     
    lottdod_1999, Jun 8, 2009
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    lottdod_1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm wondering if it's faster..test
     
    lottdod_1999, Jun 8, 2009
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    yes its different, its 64bit :p

    is it faster? not really IMO not much you can do to speed up the browser via 64bit its mostly connection speed and things. Also 64bit has no flash plugin so it fails IMO
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jun 8, 2009
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  4. swarmer

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    Yup, the reason the 32-bit IE is the default one is because there are practically no plugins/add-ons available yet for IE 64-bit, unfortunately.
     
    swarmer, Jun 8, 2009
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    your browser has some memory leak and eats up 200-300mb ram? fear not, now you can use internet explorer 64bit, and let the leak go to 4gb and beyond!!

    sorry.. it just came to my mind :)

    but yes, i think it'll take some while till 64bit browsers get standard. as long as the needed plugins aren't 64bit, there isn't much use for it.. and adobe is not that fast at 64bit dev :)
     
    davepermen, Jun 8, 2009
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  6. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What've you been eating this morning? You're just full of good answers and fine wit today! :cool:
     
    Shyster1, Jun 8, 2009
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  7. MaXimus

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    the 64 bit version was not compaitlbe when I played MSN Games (Spades)
     
    MaXimus, Jun 8, 2009
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  8. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Seriously? That's a laugh!:laugh:
     
    Shyster1, Jun 8, 2009
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  9. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    Lol, that made me chuckle as well. :eek:
     
    McGrady, Jun 8, 2009
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