32 bit/64bit

[Guest Akela]

Thanks for the 32 bit/64 bit info in the post of 27th Dec. Never was really sure what I had installed. Now I know.

So, now I know I have a 64 bit OS why do I have so many 32 bit processes showing up in my Task Manager/Process tab? Is there something not right with my install?

 

Thanks for any guidance. Keep up the good work.

 

Mike

FARNBOROUGH UK.

[Beyond_Life]

Because there are programs that still run on 32 bit. Under 64 thats not a problem.

[Guest Akela]

Thanks, having read the Groovy post I was unclear. Now I think I am.

[Beyond_Life]

the only difference you can see is that you will get two folders named "programs" and "Programs x86" Thats it.

[Vadim]

Thanks, having read the Groovy post I was unclear. Now I think I am.

 

Yeah, unfortunately not all software dev's have their apps running in native 64-bit mode yet so Windows 7 (MAC does the same thing) will run the 32-bit apps in emulation mode basically things will still run. Like BL said above, that's why some stuff (most stuff today unfortunately) will be installed in the x86 program folders.