Posts: 61
Threads: 14
Likes Received: 5 in 5 posts
Likes Given: 5
Joined: Apr 2016
Reputation:
1
Country:
05-22-2016, 01:05 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-01-2022, 01:05 AM by Fearless Community.
Edit Reason: Checked Encoding
)
Hello,
I have a computer which tells me is a 64 bit but whenever i install something it always says 32 bit. Is this something to worry about? Also what is the difference between 64 and 32 bit? Thanks,
E3z
Posts: 5,969
Threads: 219
Likes Received: 2,631 in 1,573 posts
Likes Given: 2,526
Joined: Sep 2011
Reputation:
47
Country:
05-22-2016, 11:37 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-01-2022, 01:05 AM by Fearless Community.
Edit Reason: Checked Encoding
)
64 handles more "stuff" better than a 32 bit computer. It can do more tasks at once and handles those tasks better basically.
Make sure you download the correct version. Usually it says "32 bit" or "64 bit" at the website you are downloading it from.
We are like butterflies who flutter for a day and think it is forever.
Posts: 726
Threads: 76
Likes Received: 285 in 188 posts
Likes Given: 392
Joined: Mar 2015
Reputation:
11
05-23-2016, 12:12 AM
(This post was last modified: 09-01-2022, 01:05 AM by Fearless Community.
Edit Reason: Checked Encoding
)
A 64 bit operating system is compatible with 32 bit software.
However a 32 bit operating system doesn't support 64 bit software.
All good here.
Posts: 3,855
Threads: 239
Likes Received: 2,137 in 1,172 posts
Likes Given: 1,176
Joined: Oct 2014
Reputation:
25
Country:
05-23-2016, 12:56 AM
(This post was last modified: 09-01-2022, 01:05 AM by Fearless Community.
Edit Reason: Checked Encoding
)
windows10 seems to run everything 32bit....
Posts: 809
Threads: 32
Likes Received: 325 in 242 posts
Likes Given: 389
Joined: Mar 2014
Reputation:
21
05-23-2016, 01:33 AM
(This post was last modified: 09-01-2022, 01:05 AM by Fearless Community.
Edit Reason: Fixed Encoding
)
Usually, most people will have a 64-bit system. If not then you should upgrade your computer. 32-bit is only limited to a certain amount of RAM while 64-bit doesn't really have a limit. If you've got less that 4 GB then you don't need a 64-bit CPU. If you've got more than 4 GB then you need a 64-bit CPU. 32-bit CPUs can only run up to 4 GB of RAM. However, 32-bit systems cannot run 64-bit programs apparently. As of that 64-bit CPUs run both 64-bit and 32-bit programs. There's some pretty big differences.
Sincerely,
Merle | Merle Colton
Fearless Community Member