Questions tagged [64-bit]
Refers to processors where data are stored in 64-bit registers. Use for questions about hardware or software only if 64-bit architecture is central to the question. For questions comparing 32 vs. 64 bit architecture, use [32-vs-64-bit] instead of the individual [32-bit] and [64-bit] tags.
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How can I pin Process Explorer to the task bar on 64-bit system?
I'd love to pin Process Explorer from sysinternals to my task bar. However procexp.exe is a 32-bit application that launches the 64-bit procexp64.exe on an x64 system.
However when I pin it to the ...
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Why can't Windows 7 64 bit run 32 bit programs?
From what I understand of it, the architecture hasn't changed as much as it did from 16 bit to 32 bit so why do we need XP mode and the like to run 32 bit apps in Windows 7 64 bit?
Or have I ...
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How can I Install Tmux in Cygwin?
I'm trying to install Tmux under a Cygwin 64-bit installation on Windows 7 64-bit.
I'm following these instructions: http://java.ociweb.com/mark/programming/tmuxInCygwin.html
I successfully compiled ...
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How to force a "confirm shutdown" in Windows 7 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Windows7: Howto force a “do you really want to shutdown?” dialog
Whenever I choose Shutdown from the Start Menu, Windows 7 begins shutting down immediately.
This ...
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How can I get my 64-bit computer to recognize all of my RAM
I've recently upgraded my system from 6GB of RAM to 12GB. Once I installed the new RAM, Windows 7 shows in my System Information that I have "12.0 GB installed (7.99 GB usable)". Although less common, ...
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Getting a GPU Bitcoin miner for Linux 64bit [closed]
I've just learned about the awesome world of Bitcoins. I've learned that the only way to make a decent amount of bitcoins is to "mine". However, everywhere I look, the miners are for Windows and those ...
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Is Google Chrome, 32 bit only?
when I checked my Task Manager -> Processes .. I noticed that Google Chrome is running as a 32bit application.
ie. chrome.exe *32
is there a way to make it 64 bit?
OS: Windows 7 x64 Bit.
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How to update GIgabyte X58 BIOS in 64bit Windows?
I want to update my EX58 GIGABYTE motherboard but there is no 64-bit BIOS update tool available. I'm getting this:
--------------------------- Unsupported 16-Bit Application
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"This CPU is not compatible with 64-bit mode." - Installing Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit on a netbook with a 64-bit Intel Atom CPU
I tried installing Windows 7 Ultimate SP 1, 64-bit on a netbook (Lenovo IdeaPad S110), which has the Intel Atom N2800 (1.86 GHz) as its processor, but I get the following error message when the ...
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devcon.exe not working in Windows7 x64
I can't use the ia64-version of devcon.exe on my Windows7 professional x64 (AMD CPU).
error message tells me, that the version of this applcation is not suitable for this version of windows and I ...
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Alternative Bluetooth Stacks for Windows 7 64bit
I have a notebook with an inbuilt Broadcom BCM2046 bluetooth adapter and several bluetooth HID-devices (mice, keyboards etc.) The operating system is Windows 7 64 bit Professional.
The HID-devices ...
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X86 Address Space Controller?
I understand that on x86, certain ranges of physical memory addresses are mapped to the BIOS, others to RAM and yet others to I/O devices.
I would like to know which hardware component is ...
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Can I install windows 7 x64 in a VPC where the host is vista x86?
Before I waste my time trying is this possible?
If not, i'll just install win 7 x86 on the VPC.
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Why don't we have 33-bit CPUs? [closed]
I have seen that CPU's and operating systems have moved upwards in terms of bits from 8-bit to 16-bit, to 32-bit and currently to 64-bit. I understand that this change is to increase the maximum ...
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Why is there a very long 6 second delay in start of Curl
I did a full install of Cygwin on my Windows 7 x64 machine. After each machine reboot, Curl can take around 6 seconds to start (even if no command line options were specified). On subsequent uses of ...
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Is it OK to install 32 bit programs in "Program Files" on 64 bit windows instead of "Program Files (x86)?
My understanding is that by convention, 32 bit programs go in "Program Files (x86)", and 64 bit programs go in "Program Files" on 64 bit windows. Further that generally, well-behaved installers will ...
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is there a utility to automatically find 64bit versions of installed 32bit software? [closed]
I migrated from Vista 32bit to Windows 7 64bit and moved my apps with PCmover. I have also upgraded Eclipse to the 64bit version.
Is there a utility (like AppSnap) that will automatically find 64bit ...
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How do I install Windows 7 64-bit on a Mac using Bootcamp?
Has anyone been able to install Windows 7 x64 under Bootcamp on a Mac? I was able to get the 32-bit version to install, but I cannot get x64 to install. The Mac doesn't seem to even want to boot the ...
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How can I find out whether my Windows is 32 bit or 64 bit?
How can I find out whether my install of Windows (specifically XP and Vista) is either 32 or 64 bit?
Additionally, how can I find out if my hardware will support a 64-bit operating system?
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How can I determine whether my processor is 32-bit or 64-bit?
How can I determine whether my processor is 32-bit or 64-bit? My processor is AMD Phenom 8450 triple-core.
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Mouse will not click and drag
My mouse is currently having trouble with Click and Drag. It moves well, it clicks well (including double click); but it will not click and drag correctly. When dragging it just drops the ...
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How to enable 4GB in my Windows 7 64 bit?
I have the following machine configuration:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6300
1 x 2048 MBytes memory chip
2 x 1024 MBytes memory chip
1 x Radeon HD 4870
Motherboard : Gigabyte 945P-S3
Windows 7 RTM 64-bit
In ...
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How much more RAM does Windows 7 use than Windows XP?
I'm trying to figure out whether I need to go with the 64-bit version of Windows 7. I'd rather not, unless there's a big benefit, because even one or two missing 64-bit drivers or one app that doesn't ...
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Why 32bits OSs can't address more than 3.2/3.2 gb of memory?
Don't know if this is the right place to ask this question.
I've been reading that 32bit OSs (like the Ubuntu i'm running right now) can't adress more than 3.2gb or 3.3gb of RAM memory.
I remember ...
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The program can't start because MSVCP100.dll is missing from your computer
Hi I'm getting this error when I try to start MegaSync from mega.co.nz
Installation worked, but the program doesn't start
What could be the issue
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Mouse gestures for 64-bit Windows? [closed]
Is there an application that can give me mouse gestures across all programs on Windows 7? I'm aware of StrokeIt, but it seems to have some nasty bugs on 64-bit versions of Windows. (Or maybe it's just ...
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Is it possible to "declare" a windows cmd-file (batch-file) as 32 bit?
Background:
We do quite some scripting and little helpers with batch files (xyz.cmd) at work. Windows 7 is only now starting to become widespread here, and obviously, we hit the problems associated ...
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Notepad++ not launching in Windows 7
On my Windows 7 64-bit, Notepad++ nor its PortableApps.com equivalent won't launch. The process and the splash appear, but beyond that it doesn't work, splash doesn't disappear.
It's been like that ...
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Batch file for Windows7 32 and 64 bits
I need to build a batch file for Windows 7. This .bat file is just for installing an application. The issue is that I need to know if Windows 7 is 32 bits (and then run a 32 installer) or if it is a ...
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Configuring a MySQL 5.1 Instance on Windows 7 Professional x64 Fails
I'm trying to set up my laptops to function as mobile development environments. Installing the software on my Linux machine and getting it configured was fairly straightforward, however I'm having ...
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64 bit OS and VPN software
I am using 64 bit Vista but as a consultant I find it very frustrating when clients use proprietary(Cisco usually) VPN software that will only work with a 32 bit OS. I am not interested in a dual ...
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How does OS X run 64-bit Binaries while running on a 32-bit Kernel?
I have recently figured out that Mac OS X actually CAN run 64-bit (x64) applications even if x86 kernel is loaded. That was shocking for me for a first time.
But then I've realized that it is really ...
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Why can't Windows 7 x64 use all installed memory?
I'm running Windows 7 x64 RTM on a Dell Latitude D520 w/ 4gb memory. The system control panel reports:
System type: 64-bit Operating System
Installed memory: 4.00 GB (3.24 usable)
Why isn't all ...
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How to get Microsoft Security Essentials to work through a proxy?
It only seems to work for me with a direct connect.
And i cant find anywhere to set a proxy.
Windows 7 64bit.
As for why... we are in development network that is isolated from the organizations ...
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Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit to 64 bit [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When reinstalling Windows 7 or Vista, does the language, version, architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) or source (OEM, retail, or MSDN) matter?
I have a Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit ...
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Can I install Windows 7 64 bit on VirtualBox running on a Windows 7 32 bit OS?
Is it possible to install Windows 7 64 bit on VirtualBox running on Windows 7 32 bit?
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Amount of VRAM in use?
When you go to the task manager, you can see how much RAM you're using.
Is there any way to find out how much VRAM you are using?
W7 64 bit here.
ATI Radeon HD 4890 card
EDIT:
GPU-Z and HWiNFO don'...
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Alternatives to Altiris/Symantec SVS [closed]
I use an old copy of Altiris SVS (link to lifehacker - Symantec gutted the old Altiris website) for testing applications - it lets me capture the changes one executable makes, or changes to a whole ...
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The installation package could not be opened
I get the following error message on a Windows 7 64-bit computer whenever I try to install anything using Windows Installer (.msi):
This installation package could not be opened. Contact the
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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 that I'...
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"No Instance(s) Available" error with the wmic command
I'm getting a "No Instance(s) Available" error with the wmic command. The command I'm running (from an elevated/administrator cmd.exe window) is:
G:\>wmic datafile where name="file.txt" get ...
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How to determine what's trying to access my optical drive (emits unusual sounds)?
I just got a new laptop and I've noticed that every 10 to 20 minutes, the BD-RE drive emits sounds. The sounds are similar to sounds made by movement of the optical head inside the drive. If there is ...
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How to enable 32-bit binary compatibility on Linux Mint 11 x64
I've recently installed x64 Linux Mint 11, basically Ubuntu Natty. Since the install I've found that 32-bit applications which used to run on my Ubuntu system are rejected by my Mint 11 system. When I ...
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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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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 can I monitor a virtual serial port in Windows 7?
I need to listen to everything that goes (both directions) through a virtual serial port on Windows 7 64bit.
I do not need to send anything, just monitor the communication for debugging purposes.
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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 support....
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Is there a technical reason why 32-bit windows is limited to 4Gb of RAM? [duplicate]
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 x86 Win ...
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What are the amd64 files in Windows 7 x64?
Is it safe to delete "amd64" files from my Windows folder? My machine is a Dell using an Intel Processor, so why would I need AMD files?
If they are 'protected' how can I delete batches of them?
I ...
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How to use program like Autocad of 32 bit work on computer having OS Windows 7 of 64 bit?
I purchased Dell note book and it came with Windows 7, 64 bit.
Now when I try to install AUTOCAD 2008 version, which is in 32 bit, I am unable to run the software. I get message that you can't run ...