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32bit applications on 64bit ?

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snubbed Original post #1
Nov 5, 2008 at 7:02 PM
I ordered for a Dell Studio laptop from USA. The laptop hasn't reached yet. Only yesterday did i notice that my Vista on the laptop was 64bit. As i've never used 64bit i have a doubt.

Can we run all 32bit applications on the 64bit Vista ?
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paroh #2
Nov 5, 2008 at 7:38 PM
yes it will run ur 32bit application. but u need to install only 64 bit drivers of ur computer like graphic card etc etc
VarDOS
VarDOS #3
Nov 5, 2008 at 7:40 PM
yes all drivers should be x64...and x86 files can be easily run.
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snubbed #4
Nov 5, 2008 at 8:05 PM
the drivers wouldn't be a problem as its a laptop, so all the drivers will be present in it.
thewisecrab
thewisecrab #5
Nov 6, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Dont worry.
With 64 bit, all 32 bit programs will work. Also, you will see increased performance with those programs that have 64 bit support as they will work faster :)