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what is x64 and x86

Started by bloodb , Jun 07 2007 07:14 PM

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bloodb

Posted 07 June 2007 - 07:14 PM

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what is x64 and x86,trying to install a os with the options x64 and x86

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anzenketh

Posted 07 June 2007 - 07:58 PM

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Hello Bloodb,

What type of processor do you have?

x64 is the 64 bit Operating System

x86 is a 32 Bit Operating system.

When in doubt choose x86. Unless you know you have at 64bit Processor.

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bloodb

Posted 07 June 2007 - 10:15 PM

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Hello Bloodb,

What type of processor do you have?

x64 is the 64 bit Operating System

x86 is a 32 Bit Operating system.

When in doubt choose x86. Unless you know you have at 64bit Processor.

Thank you