64-bit CPUs have existed in supercomputers since the 1970s but have only recently entered the mainstream of personal computers. The maximum memory address for 64-bit computers is 264 which is 18,446,744,073,709,551,616 which is 17,179,869,184 GB. The usage of 64-bit processors solve a multitude of ...
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Printing from IE9 on Windows 7
I have a site I made that will not print (File > print, nor print preview) in IE9 on Windows 7 64 bit. All other browsers I have tested print fine and I have run the site through the W3C validator and ...
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Install 32bit or 64 bit ubuntu on this laptop?
I have HP 620 WT162EA laptop (64bit processor and 2gb ddr3 ram memory). Based on your experience, which version of ubuntu I shall install: 32bit or 64bit?
From what I already read here, people ...
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Virtual Address Space limits in Windows NT: arbitrary for Itanium?
This MSDN article lists the virtual address space limits for current versions of Windows.
I notice that for 32 bit systems the address space is divided into 2 GB user and 2 GB kernel, which makes ...
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Windows 7 Startup Repair deleted user/system files, won't boot at all now
My 64bit PC running Windows 7 was hanging on AVGIDSEH.SYS at boot. After googling this issue (which appears common) I renamed the AVG folder in Program Files and removed all avg*.sys files from ...
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Native build of gcc compiler on windows 7 x64
I'd like to make a native build for the gcc compiler on my Windows 7 X64 laptop. After reading the installation instructions and realizing they were for a Unix system, I decided that it was time to ...
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Blutooth driver download
My Bluetooth peripheral device doesn't work, how can I fix it or download the driver?
My PC is a HP-Pavilion dv6, I am using Windows 7 X64.
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Installing Microsoft Windows 7 x64 on eeepc 1215n, without violating the law [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Where do I download Windows 7 (legally from Microsoft)?
Windows Vista/7 Activation FAQ: How do language, version, 64-bit or 32-bit, and source affect ability to install and ...
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Does the command-line copy command work in 64-bit Windows?
I am automating a script which includes:
copy \\192.168.0.200\exportfiles\customersbysalesperson.csv %USERPROFILE%\Documents
The customer responded to me saying:
The PCO session A command ...
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Can't seem to install 64bit GCC with YUM
I type the following...
$ yum install gcc.x86_64
(by the way, is "gcc.x86_64" the right package for 64bit gcc?)
[...]
I get the following errors...
[...]
Total size: 16 M
Downloading ...
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Running a 32bit executable on a 64bit Ubuntu Oneric
I am trying to run a 32-bit executable on my 64-bit Ubuntu. Here a short overview of the situation. But I have to prepend ia32 libs are installed:
> aptitude search ia32
i ia32-libs - ia32 ...
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Chromium Popup/Context Menu artifacts intermitently won't go away
I'm running Chromium 18.0.997.0 (Developer Build 116462 Linux) Ubuntu 11.10 and occasionally when I open a context menu it will leave an artifact on the screen that is always above any application and ...
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What`s the difference between Intel 64 and AMD64?
Can someone explain if there is any difference between the intel64 and amd64 architectures?
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Photoshop shows warning that some .otf fonts are missing in Windows 7
I need to use a font in Photoshop. My friends gave them to me in the .otf format. I installed those fonts in Windows 7 64 Bit, but at first they were not showing on my Photoshop font list.
I ...
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Force application to run in 32-bit process on 64-bit Windows
Is there any way to force application to run in 32-bit mode on 64-bit Windows ?
My Os is windows 7 64 bit.
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Windows 7 on an old machine
My PC has AMD Sempron 2600+ (1.6 GHz) processor, 1.25 GB of RAM, low-end video card integrated on the motherboard: VIA/S3G UniChrome Pro IGP (64 MB).
I am running Windows XP on it.
If I put Windows 7 ...
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What is a UFR II printer driver and why might I use it in preference to another type?
A new printer recently showed up at work. There are an abundance of possible drivers for it applicable to my system (Windows 7, 64 bit) including PCL5, PCL5e, PCL6 and UFR II.
I'm familiar with PCL, ...
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Installing 32bit gcc on Debian squeeze x64
I need to install the 32bit gcc because i get this error:
libgcc_s.so.1 must be installed for pthread_cancel to work Aborted
I try this:
apt-get install lib32gcc1
Does not find the package
I ...
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1answer
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How do I permanently disable PPPOE AutoDisconnect on Windows 7 X64
I have a PPPOE connection and it comes up this message that the connection is been idle and it's going to auto disconnect, even when its not IDLE! I can press to stay connected BUT sometimes i'm ...
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re-downloading windows 7 only having my cd key [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I reinstall Windows 7 if I lost my installation DVD?
I recently had a hard-drive failure and had to get it replaced. Unfortunately this was the hard-drive that ...
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Can I run a 32bit Java app on a 64bit platform?
I have an old Java app which has been compiled for the 32bit platform. I've moved from Windows XP (32bit) to OS X Snow Leopard (64bit) and I'd like to continue using this app, however I'm getting an ...
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105 views
My Logitech USB Headset/Mic suddenly stopped working
Yesterday I inadvertanly yanked the power plug on my USB hub. My logitech headset/mic was plugged into this hub, a fact which may or may not be relevant. Before I yanked the power chord, the headset ...
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Running Legacy command line application on Windows 7 64 bit
Im running windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit on my pc. I have small command line program (exe) which I used in windows 7 32bit, earlier. But when I run it on 64 bit OS, it gives an erroe message
The version ...
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Windows 7 Dual Boot Hibernation
I have two different editions of Windows 7 installed on two different partitions (on the same physical drive). One is Windows 7 Professional 32-bit, one is Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.
I have both ...
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Win 7 firewall won't turn on, nor the McAfee firewall. Hit by “Win 7 Anti-virus 2012” trojan. Removed, but a downed firewall is a lasting legacy
I caught the Trojan right away, I think, but both my McAfee & Win 7 (x64) firewalls are not able to be engaged/turned on now. MS Error Code 0x80070424 when attempting to turn on Win 7 firewall. No ...
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Why does the IronKey executable on Ubuntu 11.10 fail when executed?
When I plug my IronKey into my Ubuntu 11.10 64-bit laptop, the read-only partition mounts as usual at /media/Ironkey. However, when I change into the /media/IronKey/linux/ directory and try to execute ...
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1answer
216 views
How to reinstall GRUB2 EFI?
After successfully updating my bios, something went wrong and I ended up with a blinking cursor on the top left corner of a black screen. No errors, no nothing. The bios now only listed a SATA:Â ...
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How to find the source of this BSOD? How to fix it?
I occasionally (always at the least convenient moment...) receive this BSOD on my Windows 7 desktop PC:
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1
...
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1answer
216 views
How can I run a 32-bit app on 64-bit OSX 10.7.2?
I have an app that only exists a 32bit version. In order to use it, I used to press 2 & 3 together before booting the Mac, so it'll run in 32bit mode. However, some apps (64bit version that ...
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1answer
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HD4570 Mobility reports OpenGL 3.0 but in spec OpenGL 3.2
I just updated my drivers to 11-12_mobility_vista_win7_32-64_ccc.exe.
I than checked it with OpenGL Extensions Viewer and I see that my card is 100% OpenGL 3.0 and only 60% OpenGL 3.2.
In the spec ...
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0answers
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Can see other computers in Homegroup and their libraries, but nothing happens when I click them
I created a Homegroup for the 3 PC's in our home running W7. The problem is that all 3 PC's are in the Homegroup and I can see eachother, but when I try to click on the shared library on either of the ...
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3answers
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how to install window 8 64-bit on my 32-bit PC
I am currently running Windows 7 32-bit. I want to install Windows 8 Developer Preview 64-bit. Is it possible to install it with my existing Windows 7(32-bit) or is there any way to install Windows 8 ...
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2answers
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How can I test if my USB ports are working correctly?
I have a Sabertooth P67-B3 motherboard, and I think my USB ports might not be working correctly, but I'm not 100% sure. The BIOS version is 1502 (American Megatrends).
When I go to Device Manager, ...
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337 views
WAMP not working on Windows 7 64bit
I just installed the latest WAMP on windows 7 64bit. The installation was successful but now WAMP doesn't open. It says 'Aestan Tray Menu has stopped working' and when I click on 'Close Program' it ...
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Why would an EFI “BIOS” update break the EFI boot manager?
After successfully updating my P8H67-m pro with the latest "bios" version I ended up with a blinking cursor on the top left corner of a black screen. No errors, no nothing. The bios now only listed a ...
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1answer
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How to put idle CPU processing power to good use? [closed]
I just got a new computer that has far more processing power than I need 90% of the time that I'm using it. To what ought I to devote that power?
I know of SETI @ Home and Protein Folding. What ...
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Is there a technical reason why 32-bit windows is limited to 4Gb of RAM? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Why does Windows only show about 3.5GB of my 4GB+ of RAM?
can a 32-bit OS machine use up all 8GB RAM + 20GB page file?
As you can see in this table, all versions of ...
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8.00GB RAM (3.22GB usable) in Windows 7 x64
I have set up Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit on my PC. I have 8GB RAM and my BIOS states the correct amount (8192MB), but Windows (System Manager) says I have 8.00GB (3.22GB usable). give me a solution. im ...
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1answer
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Install unsigned drivers in Windows 7? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Use an unsigned driver in Windows 7 x64
This question was never answered. I ask again because I need a way install unsigned drivers on Windows 7 so I can use my IR ...
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Xbox dvd remote and ir receiver with Windows 7 64 bits for Windows media center
I tried various way to get unsigned drivers to work, nothing seem to work, the ir receiver is detected as an unknown device on Windows 7 ...
Any maker around to find the solution ???
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1answer
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Why VirtualBox on 64bit host requires HT for 64bit guest?
The host computer is win64bit.
I want to run a 64bit Linux guest.
The CPU is AMD 64bit 2-core.
I couldn't find HyperThreading or VT, or HT option in the BIOS.
VirtualBox version is: 4.18
However, ...
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Outlook 2010 x64 opening web links using IE x64
I'm using Office 2010 x64 on Windows 7 x64; my default web browser is Internet Explorer 9, x86.
When I click on a URL in any application (including any Office one, like Word), the link is correctly ...
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1answer
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How can I update my southbridge driver?
My motherboard is an AMD SB780 model. I think the AMD PCI Express (3GIO) Filter Driver is the northbridge driver. But I can't find the southbridge driver? Where can I download and install the ...
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0answers
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Linux 3.1.5 `arch_align_stack'
I'm compiling a custom Linux 3.1.5 kernel with grsecurity but I get an error at the end of sudo make:
MODPOST vmlinux.o
WARNING: modpost: Found 4919 section mismatch(es).
To see full details build ...
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Cannot boot on Boot Corsair Force 3
Installed a Corsair Force III 60GB, Windows 7 64-bit,
It was working fine for a month, then all of a sudden the PC froze, and now I can't boot from the SSD. It says no virtual disk, but I am booting ...
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Why doesn't Mozilla release 64-bit versions of Firefox? [closed]
Mozilla releases 64 bit nightly builds of every version . Why doesn't it release official 64 bit build of the same version when it reaches stable state ?
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DVD ROM Keeps Spining at random times, especially when starting windows explorer
I didn't had this problem before, recently I bought a SSD and installed Windows 7 x64 on it,
and now the DVD sometimes spins without reason, it has no CD in it (this makes a bit of a lag).
EDIT:
it ...
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Running perfmon /report yields Access Denied. Error when run as admin
I opened an Administrator command prompt window today to run the Resources and Performance Monitor via the perfmon /report command and after a few seconds of scanning performance, it presents me with ...
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Windows 8 and Windows 7 UEFI
Hi I have Windows 7 x64 SP1 installed on my Asus P8Z68-V LX board through UEFI [on a GPT hdd] I wanna install Windows 8 on the partition I made for it. BUT I don't have a DVD or USB drive so I ...
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2answers
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My Computer sees DVI connection as VGA and newest Intel Graphic Driver causes blank Screen (No Signal)
I have recieved a computer with Intel motherboard chipset DH67CL and on board GPU DT GT2. I have connected a DVI monitor (Acer AL1721 or iiyama prolite e481s).
I have installed Windows 7 64 bit ...
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2answers
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What's the most efficient method that I can 'image' all my programs and bulk install them later?
I currently have a virus that I have not been able to fix. Thus, I am restoring to the factory default of Windows 7. I have had many applications installed on my current OS image, which would be a ...
