Win 7 Pro 64 Bit Compatibility with SoftwarePost Date: 2010-09-06 |
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clascari 
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 Topic: Win 7 Pro 64 Bit Compatibility with SoftwarePosted: 06 Sep 2010 at 4:39pm |
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I am planning on having Win 7 Pro 64 bit installed with a new system. How is it with compatibility with older 32 bit software? How about today's best games? Doew XP mode always work?
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Dragoonseal
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Posted: 06 Sep 2010 at 5:09pm |
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Windows 64-bit runs 32-bit software fine as well.
And to answer a likely future question, once you get your PC you'll notice Windows 64-bit has both a Program Files folder, which is for 64-bit apps, and a Program Files (x86) folder, which is for 32-bit apps. Any time you install software it will automatically detect if it is a 32-bit or 64-bit app and point the installer at the appropriate folder. Though I think this is just for a user's convenience in identifying 64-bit apps, because if you manually redirect and install a 32-bit app in the 64-bit Program Files folder it still runs just fine. You'll notice pretty quick there is unfortunately a pretty big lack of actual 64-bit apps, my 64-bit Program Files folder is pretty barren compared to my 32-bit one. |
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