
*32 files on a 64 bit system
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Jennyt
, Jan 21 2012 07:40 AM
#1
Posted 21 January 2012 - 07:40 AM

#2
Posted 21 January 2012 - 08:44 AM

"All" of the files? Or just many of them?
Because most 32-bit programs run just fine in a 64-bit operating system, many developers only make the 32-bit version. So it is common to see quite a few *32 files in Task Manager.
Scroll down the list until you see explorer.exe (NOT iexplorer.exe). If explorer.exe (which is the main Windows desktop environment) does not have *32 next to it, you are running in 64-bit mode and all is okay.
Because most 32-bit programs run just fine in a 64-bit operating system, many developers only make the 32-bit version. So it is common to see quite a few *32 files in Task Manager.
Scroll down the list until you see explorer.exe (NOT iexplorer.exe). If explorer.exe (which is the main Windows desktop environment) does not have *32 next to it, you are running in 64-bit mode and all is okay.
#3
Posted 21 January 2012 - 07:15 PM

Thank you so much! The explorer.exe did not have *32 after it, glad for the explanation. Much appreciated.

#4
Posted 22 January 2012 - 07:57 AM

You are welcome and thanks for the follow-up.
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