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Windows Vista Question

#1 Poppy32174

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Posted 24 August 2008 - 01:00 PM

What's the difference between Windows Vista 32 bit & 64 bit systems?

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#2 iDukeHelp

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Posted 24 August 2008 - 01:02 PM

32-bit would only hold around 3gb of ram...

64-bit would hold much more...

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Posted 24 August 2008 - 02:40 PM

Thanks, I have a 64 bit, and it does have 4 GB.

Now I know... :huh:

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#4 garmanma

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Posted 24 August 2008 - 03:06 PM

A little more in-depth explanation
http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Comput...2004/64_bit.asp
Not all software developers are writing for Vista 64 bit yet. It will take some time

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