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    Windows 7 x64 vs x86

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by moelda, Nov 4, 2009.

  1. moelda

    moelda Notebook Geek

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    Hi there,

    Could somebody tell me the main difference of W7 x64 over x86?

    I know that the x64 let's you handle more memory than the x86 (allegedly up to 4Gb) but is there anything else I should know?

    Thanks

    PS: If this has been answered before... could you please post the link? ;)
     
    moelda, Nov 4, 2009
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  2. fattail95

    fattail95 Notebook Evangelist

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    Here is a link to a thread that may be very useful in helping your decision :-

    Link

    I have always had 32-bit and have just switched over to 64-bit and it is AWESOME!

    Good luck with your decision!

    Benji
     
    fattail95, Nov 4, 2009
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  3. moelda

    moelda Notebook Geek

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    Thanks

    Awesome.... about what?? Have you also tried the 32Bit version to compare it with???
     
    moelda, Nov 4, 2009
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  4. jerry66

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    UI have used both 64 is faster maybe because I have 8 gb of memory . It is also the futur
     
    jerry66, Nov 4, 2009
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  5. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    There is virtually no reason to stick with 32bit. If you don't know that you need 32bit for a specific reason, you don't need it. There are no user-perceptible differences between x86 and x86_64 versions of Windows, except that the x86 version lets you only use about 3.5GB total (and only 2GB per process) and the x86_64 version lets you use between 16 and 192GB of RAM (depends on the version of 7) and even 32bit apps get a full 4GB of address space, vs. the 2GB previously referenced.
     
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  6. moelda

    moelda Notebook Geek

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    the "only" reason is that the upgrade I am getting from Acer is 32bits and I don't want to pay the retail price on a 64Bits....
     
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    ilovejedd Notebook Consultant

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    You can use the same key on both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
     
    ilovejedd, Nov 4, 2009
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  8. moelda

    moelda Notebook Geek

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    So, If I install the Vista 64 bits, I can then use the upgrade that ACER is sending me.... well, now that's something...
     
    moelda, Nov 5, 2009
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    If you use the 32-bit upgrade disc, then you'll have 32-bit Windows 7... not 64-bit.

    The same license key will work on either... but you need to obtain 64-bit Windows 7 installation media if you want to run 64-bit Windows 7.

    If you want, you can try downloading 64-bit Windows 7 from the links in the thread here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=428068 ... and if the download works then you'll be able to run it using the key that Acer sends you with the 32-bit upgrade.
     
    swarmer, Nov 5, 2009
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  10. moelda

    moelda Notebook Geek

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    Downloading them right now...

    Thanks!!!!!
     
    moelda, Nov 6, 2009
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