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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Determine 32bit/64bit from powershell script inside Inno Setup
Consider the following powershell script:
[System.IntPtr]::Size
[Environment]::Is64BitProcess
If I run this directly inside powershell on a 64bit machine, then I correctly get
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No notification sound when using one USB port (Windows 7 64 bit)
I have an HP laptop (G4 250) with Windows 7 64 bit. The laptop has two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port. The ports all work fine except one which when anything is plugged on it, no 'Device attached' ...
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Strange "freezing" behaviour in Excel 2013 brand new XPS 13
I have a new XPS 13 with 16 GB mem, i7, windows 10 64bit and since I got it a few weeks ago I have been having the following very annoying problem.
At random times the excel GUI disappears, although ...
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System ODBC not visible to user
We have made a couple of ODBC connections on the System DSN with the admin account. They are not visible to the users. This in Windows 7 with 64 bit OS. What do I need to do to get them visible. Let ...
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Increasing volume/power levels on USB Audio device (64 bit Windows 7)
I have a USB audio device (Buddy USB 6G) that was cheap and worked great- until I updated windows recently. Now it seems the power/volume reaches its max at about 50% volume, and any further increase ...
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CMD not recognizing javac.exe
On my Windows 7 64 bits, I changed the JAVA_HOME variable to point on 64 bits JRE, and changed it again to point on 64 bits JDK. I did same operation a few times.
Every time I do this change I close ...
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Windows 7 is jerky, visually, with three monitors
When dragging Windows across all three monitors, it appears that they jerk around, at maybe 10-15FPS. YouTube and Netflix play in very low frame rates, probably skipping frames, and when scrolling in ...
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Installing a 32 version of java on mac?
I was recently was trying to use a library that needed a 32-bit version of java. I tried to get my version of java to use the 32-bit version by using the flag -d32. However, I received the error:
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how to improve speed of File transfer operation
I'm using windows 7 64 bits with the following performances:
CPU Specification : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4200U CPU @ 1.60GHz
L1 Data cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte ...
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how to create and use a ramdisk for gaming
I have a fairly decent spec PC which I use solely for gaming.
I have read that a ramdisk can significantly increase the FPS performance.
Can anyone help me in how to create a ramdisk, what files/...
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what offline change should be made to the registry in order to change a chipset without reinstalling windows 10?
My motherboard died last week. It was no longer on sold, so I had to buy a new one while keeping all previous hardware (cpu included). The main problem is I had to switch to a different chipset.
I ...
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"Enable context menus and dragging and dropping" is missing from Start Menu Properties
Right context menus are missing when I try to right click on an icon in my start menu, for example if I want to run as administrator.
I've found a couple places on the web that suggest that I need to ...
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Version of MSI to use for SharePoint online management from PowerShell
The following KB article is a rather vague on which MSI to use in what circumstances:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=35588
There are obviously 32-bit and 64-bit versions. ...
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Can a 64-bit OS be loaded on a 64-bit processor when the EFI is 32-bit?
I'm struggling to get a Chromebook loaded with a new OS. The Chromebook is a Toshiba CB35-B3330, and it has a 64-bit Intel Celeron N2840. I'm struggling because I can't get any useful information on ...
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Does the chipset also determines installablility of 32bit OS or 64bit OS?
I have Fujitsu Lifebook A6025 with Pentium T2130 and Intel® 945GM/ ICH7-M chipset according to the spec. I want to upgrade the CPU to Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile T7400(Socket M) CPU. The T2130 CPU ...
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Install a Microsoft program with existing 64-bit installations
I'm trying to install Project Pro, which has a setup.exe for both 32 and 64-bit. It also has one master auto-run setup, which I'm assuming would let me choose the components and location to install ...
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How to narrow the scope of this error message?
I have currently a dual boot system with debian an windows® 8.1 bit installed.
As I use ᴜᴇꜰɪ, I use the windows bootloader to load the linux kernel directly (I compiled the linux kernel as an ᴜᴇꜰɪ ...
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Why does 'lshw' tell me "32 bits"?
I ran lshw from a LiveUSB, but I'm not entirely clear how to understand one part of the output. In the first part, it says width: 32 bits, but just a few lines down in the CPU details it says width: ...
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Why did I have to copy usbscan.sys?
When plugging in a Canon CanoScan 9000F, driver installation failed, and so I looked at the log file C:\Windows\inf\setupapi.dev.log: The file usbscan.sys could not be found in C:\Windows\inf.
So I ...
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Not able to reinstall Conexant HD SmartAudio driver in Windows 10 64-bit
I have a Compact C770US laptop that uses Conexant Audio Driver. The driver was installed automatically during Windows 10 installation.
I was troubleshooting sound volume issue and decided to ...
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Folder Options isn't accessible
As shown in this screen shot:
Folder and search options is for some reason greyed-out, videlicet one cannot access them in any probable manner.
What could be the possible cause and solution to this ...
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How to make bootable usb from Windows XP x64 installation ISO?
I tried various stuff but none of them worked. Like RuFus, ISO2USB. RMprepusb tells me in the description that for Windows XP installation I also need to modify some files so it can't directly make it ...
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How to install Windows XP x64 manually?
OK so my question is simple I've a nice build of Windows 10 and OpenSuse and all my partitions are put in order which I don't want to risk loosing, letting about 10 years old OS managing those stuff. ...
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Changed hardware - why is the system freezing after start up?
Urgent help required please...:(
I recently changed my motherboard, CPU, cooler and ram in my PC. I used my same HDD that is running windows 8.1. I can get the computer to boot up with all of my ...
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Usable memory less than actual memory?
I'm having a problema similar to this one. I've updated the BIOS (UEFI, actually), tried to change things in msconfig and now I'm trying to make the memory remapping, but there is no such option on my ...
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Why are Web browsers sticking to 32-bit?
64-bit architectures are out for quite a long time now and most software applications have made the move already but Web browsers are staying behind.
Within the major competitors, Microsoft is the ...
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How do I pin MS Office programs to the Task Bar on Windows 7 for profiles which roam between 32- and 64-bit machines?
I have roaming user profiles enabled on a Windows Server 2012 R2 domain with mainly Windows 7 Professional clients.
I've got a first-time login script which clears all Start Menu and Task Bar items, ...
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How do I fix Linux Mint splash logo and Plymouth settings?
I've recently upgraded a Linux Mint x64 from Petra (16) to Rafaela(17.2), using apt-get dist-upgrade. After finally resolving all dpkg errors, I rebooted.
At bootup, instead of showing the Linux ...
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How to specify IE to use 32-bit or 64-bit versions of Java for specific URLs or Applications? Would Java Deployment Rule Sets Work?
For our current use case, it is required that we have both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of java installed on Windows 7 64-bit client computers. The 32-bit version is required for Legacy applications and ...
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Java on Windows - Programs work with either x86 or x64 of Java, but not with both
I have a problem with Java on my Windows 8.1. The problem is that programs work with either 32-bit or 64-bit version of Java, but not with both.
So, when some program work with 32-bit version, I have ...
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Excel x64 file corruption in .xlsb files for Office 2013
I have a number of Excel files, all created in Office x64, all in .xlsb format and all containing macros. Every now and again, these files become corrupted and I cannot get them to run. I can however ...
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Internet Explorer 9 Installer for Windows 7 x64
As part of my standard troubleshooting for a user's issue with a webapp, I uninstalled their version of IE9 x64 by locating the original update in Windows Updates. Now I can't seem to find an ...
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Toshiba satelite laptop takes too long to boot
I have a Toshiba Satelite C850 (it's close to 2 years since I bought it) and it started some weird behaviour a week ago.
When I start it up it takes too long to show the "Starting Windows" screen. ...
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Installing Visual C++ Redistributable 2012 64-bit in Wine on Ubuntu 64-bit dist
This is a known bug in Wine for 64-bit systems that the 2012 redist does not play well. I am running 14.04 64-bit. I need a pure 64-bit because of the program I am trying to install (Illustrator CC 64-...
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running 64-bit Linux in Virtual box 5.0.0 on windows 7
Hi i am very new to virtual machines. I have Virtual box 5.0.0 running on windows 7 64-bit. I have installed extension packs, however when i go to set up Kali Linux 64-bit, it doesn't give me a option ...
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Running both 32 and 64 bit version of Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 7 [duplicate]
I need to be able to select which version of IE11 I run (32 or 64 bit) on my 64-bit Windows 7.
I've tried running it from "Program Files" and "Program Files (x86)", but the "bittnes" is always the ...
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Internet Explorer 11 browser recently became sluggish and unresponsive in that when I entered a valid URL I would get a blank browser window
In the last 3 days, I noticed my Internet Explorer 11 browser recently became sluggish and unresponsive in that when I entered a valid URL I would get a blank browser window each time. I have a new 64-...
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Problems with wireless connection (Win8.1 laptop)
I'm having 3 weird issues with connecting to a wireless connection on my laptop running Windows 8.1.
1) The icon shows the wired connection icon (monitor with a cord) and not the wireless (bars) icon,...
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"end-point DllRegisterServer was not found" Error
I'm trying to install Assassin's creed 3 (blackbox). While installing, an error popped up saying isdone.dll was not found.
Proceeding to rectify it, I downloaded isdone.dll (from dll-files website).
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How do I restore wireless access and my wireless connections after using an ethernet cable?
Superuser doesn't explicitly list this problem, so I'm documenting it here. I have a standard Windows 7 x64 (Home Premium) Asus laptop and have been using wireless for years.
I then recently took it ...
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Unable to install Canon Pixma MG3250 printer drivers in Windows 8.1
When I install the drivers, I get an driver installation failed error message.
The network tool finds the printer, but there is no driver.
The printer can print from another Windows 7 machine, so ...
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Core2Duo T5870 unable to run 64bit Vmware Guest
I currently own a Core 2 Duo T5870. People said that its a 64 bit processor, and I am able to install and run 64 bit Windows 8.1 on it. But when I try to run Ubuntu 14.05 64 bit on VMware Workstation ...
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As a Windows 7 x64 user with a 4TB GPT-initialised disk, why is it showing as 1677.90GB?
I have a new 4TB internal hard drive that I would like to use solely for data.
I am using the popular (but old) Intel BAD AXE 2 (D975XBX) motherboard, Windows 7 x64 and a GPT-initialised disk that is ...
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How to Repair Corrupt System Files from a Installation Disc OR Manual
I'm using Windows 8.1 x64, build 6.3.9600.17031, using the Command Prompt with administrator privileges.
sfc /scannow
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...found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.
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dism /...
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When MS offers a UPDATE choice between [x64 System] and [blank] are they talking about OS or CPU bits
When planning to install a UPDATE to repair a conflict the Microsoft knowledge base offers a choice of two types. Notably one intended [for x64-based system] and the other a generic [] this is CPU ...
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How to fix "authz.dll is corrupt" error?
I've got a Vista x64 box here that throws an error about "authz.dll is corrupt" whenever I start an application. Doesn't seem to hurt the function of the applications, but is very annoying.
So far I ...
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How to recover from accidental deletion of certain files in the c:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319 folder (on a 64 bits OS)?
I am running Windows 8 (64 bits).
At some point while I intended to delete all the files under c:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\Temporary ASP.NET Files\ I found myself attempting to ...
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Can I install Windows 7 64-bit with 16GB to run more 32-bit apps at once?
At work, I have the option to have the 64-bit version of Windows 7 with 16GB installed. The best benefit I can think of is that Windows 7 64-bit can utilize memory beyond 4GB. One of my colleagues ...
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HDD activity causes lag
Whenever there is activity on the main HDD, my PC starts to lag. Most noticeably, the audio starts to stutter and slow down, and the fps in games drops by over 50%.
It gets worse as hard drive ...
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What is a xx bit process? [duplicate]
Hardware-wise:
Technically, the bit size of a computer can refer to several things,
such as the size of its CPU instructions or the amount of data the CPU
can read from memory.
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