64-bit refers to processors that have a word length (the fundamental data type of registers and memory transfer operations) of 64 bits, allowing each word to hold 2^64 = 1.845 x 10^19 discrete values (over 4 billion times as much as a conventional 32-bit word).
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When are we going 128-bit? How it will be? What gets better? [closed]
With the launch of new 64-bit OS and processors, we can say we already are in the 64-bit age. So, what's the next step? 128-bit.
What are the 128-bit processors already available?
Which operating ...
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When installing additional printer 32-bit drivers fails on Windows 7 64-bit I get the error “Selected printer driver not found”, what should I do?
I've successfully installed Windows 7 (x64) and drivers for my Canon MP510, and have no problem printing with this setup.
There is another PC in the network running XP SP3, and I want to share the ...
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4answers
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How do I capture a video of my Windows 7 desktop in VLC?
I used to be able to capture a video of my desktop in Windows 7 in an older version of VLC. But they've recently changed the UI and I can't seem to work out now how to record my desktop in the latest ...
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4answers
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How to check if a binary is 32 or 64 bit on Windows?
So, I need to do just that before I move the program to 32bit machine and experience a spectacular failure. Is there an easy way to do this?
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Getting 'running low on memory errors' on Windows 7 64-bit with 8GB RAM
I have a new Dell laptop running Windows 7 64-bit with 8GB RAM. If I leave the system running overnight I start getting low memory errors the next day. Looking at Task Manager it shows 6.27GB used but ...
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Can I upgrade from Windows 7 32-bit to Windows 7 64 bit without reinstalling all of my software? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When reinstalling Windows 7, does the language, version, architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) or source (OEM, retail, or MSDN) matter?
I'm getting a new PC soon and thinking ...
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4answers
3k views
Wake timers don't wake computer from sleep mode
I'm got a custom built PC running 64 bit Windows 7 Ultimate. So far everything works great except for one thing: it will not wake up from sleep mode for a wake timer or scheduled task.
Sleep mode ...
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3answers
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Command-line OCR in Windows 7
What are some command-line OCR utilities that will work in Windows 7 64-bit?
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5answers
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Bare-metal virtualisation for the desktop
What knowledge exists about bare-metal virtualisation products?
I'm interested in building a new desktop machine for home. I've been looking at the Intel Quad Core processors and I'd like to put 8 GB ...
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4answers
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How do I know my laptop is 64-bit compatible?
I recently plan to buy a new laptop to run a 64-bit OS, but a friend told me that my current laptop is already 64-bit.
How can I verify if my laptop is ready to load a 64-bit OS or not?
Here is the ...
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2answers
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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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How to delete a font in Windows 7 that is still in use?
I installed a barcode font for a project. The font was installed thru the Fonts control panel.
Now I would like to remove the font from my system but when I try to delete it it gives me a warning ...
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3answers
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Visual Studio 2010 fails to install with “Error occurred during setup”
I'm trying to install Visual Studio 2010 on Windows 7 64-bit and I keep getting following screen:
I tried to install also Visual Studio 2008 with similar result. I'm starting to think it might be ...
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3answers
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Add Notepad to Right-click new menu in Windows 7
Here's what my right-click menu looks like:
There used to be a "New Text Document" item there but it's gone.
Here's my registry value:
Any idea how to fix it?
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5answers
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How do I repair the .Net Framework on Windows 7
So I ran spyware doctor and it had a bunch of malware stuff. I clicked "Remove" but failed to create a restore point first. Now my websites running on .net 2.0 as well as visual studio 2008 are not ...
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3answers
3k views
Should I install 32-bit or 64-bit Linux? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Should I choose 32 or 64 bit for Linux?
I have a three-years-old Dell box with an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU and maximum 4GB RAM. I want to install Linux on the system but am ...
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4answers
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Keyboard doesn't let me press certain keys at the same time
I'm not sure how to word the problem other than I can't use certain keys at the same time. For example, when playing games that require you to use the arrow keys to move and jump/duck I am unable to ...
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2answers
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Does a motherboard have to support 64-bit or is it just the CPU?
Do I need to have both components to support 64-bit, motherboard and CPU. Or is it just the CPU that matters?
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1answer
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Is my Windows 7 x86 license key valid for a x64 installation of Windows? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When reinstalling Windows 7, does the language, version, architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) or source (OEM, retail, or MSDN) matter?
I've just got a new laptop with Windows ...
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1answer
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ubuntu: amd64 vs i386?
cant understand what these are even though i've read articles about them.
does it has something to do with 32 bits and 64 bits CPU? so why is it saying "AMD"64 and "I386"?
AMD is a label just like ...
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For a PC with 1GB RAM, should I install 32 Bit or 64 Bit Windows 7?
I would like to install Windows 7 Ultimate on a PC with 1GB of RAM.
What's better for me? The 32 or 64-bit version?
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3answers
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System32 and SysWOW64 on Windows 7
What is "SysWOW64" and how does it work?
Are SysWOW64 and System32 both used/loaded into RAM during the Windows 7 boot?
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4answers
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Is there any 64-bit software for Windows that is much preferable to its 32-bit counterpart in a 64-bit OS?
I was searching for a free 64-bit antivirus, since I read somewhere here on SU that its much better for 64-bit systems than the 32-bit version, I have only found 32-bit versions with 64-bit OS ...
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2answers
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Can I legally downgrade from Win 7 64 bits to Win 7 32 bits? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When reinstalling Windows 7, does the language, version, architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) or source (OEM, retail, or MSDN) matter?
Tired of the unstable Win 7 64bit I got ...
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4answers
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Different PATH environment variable for 32bit and 64bit Windows - is it possible?
Is it possible to have whole or part of PATH environment variable specific to the type of running process's image (32bit/64bit)?
When I run some app from within 64bit cmd.exe I would like to have it ...
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2answers
647 views
Can't find the right Ubuntu Server ISO for VirtualBox
I have been trying all morning to find the right Ubuntu Server (12.04) ISO to use for installing an Ubuntu guest OS on my VBox VM.
Here are the relevant stats:
Host Machine: AMD 64-bit
Host OS: ...
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1answer
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How do I determine the cause of resuming from hibernation in Windows 7?
My notebook sometimes resumes from hibernation without any apparent reason. This happens only when its plugged in power, LAN connection does not influence it.
Is there some log that would tell me ...
3
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2answers
488 views
“C:\Program Files” on Windows Vista+ (x64)
Exactly what is the difference between:
C:\Program Files
C:\Program Files (x86)
C:\ProgramData
I have two questions:
Why are they different?
How do I decide which one to look in for any ...
3
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4answers
3k views
Do 32 bit apps run slower (on Windows 7) on the 64 bit version than on the 32 bit version?
Assuming a fairly fast CPU (Dual Core 2.9 Ghz) and 4 GB of RAM, will the typical 32 bit app run at :
Faster
Slower
Same speed
on the 64 bit Windows 7 than on the 32 bit version?
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2answers
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How do I resolve BSOD: PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA?
I have been trouble shooting this for a few days and cannot fix this anyhow.
Computer specifications
Mobo: ASUS Sabertooth X58 LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
CPU: ...
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3answers
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Different available keyboard layouts in language bar and Text Services and Input Languages
I don't really know a good way to describe this problem, so please take a look at the picture. There should be something odd about it.
My problem is that when I install Serbian Latin layout, CJK ...
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3answers
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How do I get my eSATA drive working in Windows 7 x64?
When I connect my eSATA drive I can see it in the BIOS.
But my Windows 7 x64 seems to not detect the eSATA drive, it's not even listed in the Device Manager..
When I just connect the drive using USB ...
2
votes
1answer
783 views
VirtualBox - 64 bit OS on a 32 bit host - Pros and Cons
Is is possible to run a 64 OS in a virtual environment host that is 32 bit. Say for example, I am running Windows XP 32 bit. Would it be possible for me to run a 64bit OS using VirtualBox or VMWare. ...
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3answers
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Uninstall the 64-bit version of Internet Explorer 8 (Windows 7)
Can I uninstall or override the 64-bit version of Internet Explorer, so that it won't get activated as the default browser?
I would like to leave the 32-bit version installed.
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5answers
729 views
Is there a good iTunes replacement that works with the iPhone?
Is there a good iTunes replacement that works with the iPhone?
I'm running Windows 7 64-bit.
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4answers
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What's the difference between 32 & 64 bit Windows for hardware [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
32-bit vs. 64-bit systems
What is the difference between the 32 and 64 Windows? To move to 64 bit, does that mean just different software, or does it also require ...
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0answers
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Word 2010 saves thumbnails and tags for “Word 97-2003” only. Not for “Word documents”
If I save a document and check the "Save thumbnail" option in the "Save as" dialog, and add a tag - both don't get saved. But if I save it as a "Word 97-2003". They do.
How to solve this?
There are ...
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1answer
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How do I remove Windows 7 installation?
I want to remove Windows 7 installation from a partition WITHOUT destroying any other data on it using Windows 7 booted from another partition.
The most obvious way would be to just delete the ...
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1answer
4k views
Need for page file with 12 GB RAM [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Windows 7 pagefile size with large RAM and SSD
I recently got my new PC with 12 GB RAM (running Windows 7 64bit). The default installation suggests a 12 GB page file on ...
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3answers
1k views
How to upgrade from Windows 7 x86 to Windows 7 x64? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When reinstalling Windows 7, does the language, version, architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) or source (OEM, retail, or MSDN) matter?
I want to move up to Win7 64 bit from ...
1
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2answers
1k views
64bit vs 32bit Operating Systems, which one to choose having 2GB RAM? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
32-bit vs. 64-bit systems
There is several talks about it, most people way "64bit all the way", but I'm wandering if for a 2GB machine 32bit is just fine.
Currently ...
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vote
3answers
1k views
Get dial up internet on Windows 7 computer without PCI cards
I have just purchased the Dell Zino HD for my grandparents, which is fantastic for their needs. The only problem is that is does not come with a built in 56K dial up modem.
Does anyone know of a good ...
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2answers
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How to install 64 bit openGL in linux
I bought a new system with an NVIDIA GeForce 9000 graphics card. I downloaded the 64-bit NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-190.53-pkg2 from the NVIDIA web site which I have installed in my linux kernel 2.6.26. ...
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5answers
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Do I need more RAM for programming if I switch to a 64 Bit OS?
Given that today (for performance reasons?) variables are usually aligned to the "bit-width" (I wanted to use "word-width" here, but on x86 a "word" is still 16 bits right?) of the processor, would ...
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2answers
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convert multiple segments of DVD to FLV
I have a DVD of footage that I need to convert to FLV.
I would rather not convert the whole disk as I only need specific segments. Is there a program that I can input start and end times and to get ...
1
vote
3answers
159 views
installing Win 7 from Vista
I have Win Vista 32 bit system and I want to know if I can install Win 7 64 bit system without doing the so called "clean install". I know if I go from my 32 bit to Win 7 32 bit is a very seamless ...
0
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3answers
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Connect to two LAN networks with a single card
I'm connected to a LAN with the aid of DHCP. Now and then, I need to reach a laptop someone brings to the office that's not configured to use DHCP. So far I need to do the following:
Connect laptop ...
0
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2answers
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After installation of new drivers, Ubuntu won't boot into graphics mode
Here's what I did:
At first I had nvidia drivers from 195 series installed from Ubuntu repositories and everything worked fine. I used system for some time, settled into it and have some data I don't ...
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2answers
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vista winsxs folder eats disk space [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Why does the /winsxs folder grow so large, and can it be made smaller?
My machine has been running Vista Ultimate 64-Bit for about two years now. ServicePacks SP1 and ...
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2answers
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Windows 7 64 bit not booting with Intel iMac (Mid-2007 model)
I have an Intel iMac, Mid-2007 model or MB878LL and I'm unable to load the 64 bit DVD I downloaded from TechNet for Windows 7.
I read here http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1846 that 64 bit Vista is only ...
