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Choosing between Vista x86 32 bit or x64 64 bit

Apr 27, 2011  ¦¦  by isr.coder  ¦¦  Operating System  ¦¦  37 Comments
One of the more common questions I hear about Vista is which bit version of Windows Vista should one get.  Do we go with x86 32 bit edition or x64 64 bit edition?  I'm going to try to clear that question up as best as I can and explain the pros and cons of each choice. First we ...

What Is The Difference Between 32-bit & 64-bit Windows?

Apr 27, 2011  ¦¦  by isr.coder  ¦¦  Operating System  ¦¦  49 Comments
People ask me on a daily basis, “What is the difference between a 32-bit and 64-bit Windows operating system?” Most of you are running Windows XP or Vista in its 32-bit iteration. But as hardware gets cheaper, people are curious as to what the 64-bit operating system has to offer. First let’s see if we can grasp ...