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Message: <blockquote data-quote="lahirufx+" data-source="post: 8050278" data-attributes="member: 133596">Windows 7: 64 bit vs 32 bit?Pros and Cons of a 64 bit system:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You can address much more than 4GB of memory, which is ideal for avid gamers, CAD, video editors and heavy multi-taskers. However, any 32 bit software you use will still be restricted to 4GB memory – you need a 64 bit CPU, OS and applications to take full advantage of the extra RAM.</li> </ul><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">16 bit applications will no longer run. Although this is unlikely to be a problem, if you use very old software (from the Windows 3.1 days!) then it will not work under a 64 bit OS.</li> </ul><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Existing 32 bit drivers no longer work.If you have older or poorly supported hardware you may find that it can no longer be used. Got a 7 year old scanner that just about works in Vista? You may not be able to get it working in 64 bit Windows 7.</li> </ul><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Unsigned kernel-mode drivers no longer work. Along with the issue above, the inability to run unsigned kernel mode drivers will cause problems for old hardware. (There is reportedly a way to bypass this check).</li> </ul><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Running some 32 bit applications on a 64 bit OS could actually be slower. The additional overheads in running 32 bit software in 64 bit mode could cause a slight degradation in performance. It will take some time for 64 bit software to become the norm.</li> </ul>The conclusion? Well, it depends on what you use your system for. If you have a 64 bit capable CPU but use older hardware, it would be safe to stay with a 32 bit version for the time being to ensure that you don’t need extra upgrades.<img src="http://www.w7forums.com/images/template/header.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><a href="http://www.w7forums.com/windows-7-64-bit-vs-32-bit-t484.html" target="_blank">http://www.w7forums.com/windows-7-64-bit-vs-32-bit-t484.html</a></blockquote>

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