Comments on: 32-Bit and 64-Bit Explained Part One http://www.worldstart.com/32-bit-and-64-bit-explained-part-one/ Everyone, no matter how good you are, needs computer help every now and then. That's where Worldstart comes in. Thu, 23 May 2013 17:54:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Joehttp://www.worldstart.com/32-bit-and-64-bit-explained-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-145593 Joe Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:20:16 +0000 http://www.worldstart.com/?p=17717#comment-145593 I went head first into the 64 bit world only to discover that almost none of my prized 32 bit software would install let alone run. Less than 1 week later I obtained a 32 bit upgrade version of Win 7 and made the leap by installing it in place of the 64 bit version. The "downgrade" to 32 bits worked like a charm and ALL of my old 32 bit software is now working as expected. I have spreadsheets, many old programs I wrote in several of the common languages used in the 80's and 90's. They ALL work - or more correctly I have yet to find a single item that doesn't work. The same programs wouldn't work at all on the 64 bit install. Am I running slower, don't know about that but my feeling is that I'm running much faster than my older XP machines so speed is just relative and I AM running again. If (and thats a BIG if) I ever decide to use Win 8 it will be the 32 bit version, only after I determine that my stuff still runs. No run means no install of Win 8. I am not willing to repeat my experience with the Win XP to Win 7 changes. I went head first into the 64 bit world only to discover that almost none of my prized 32 bit software would install let alone run. Less than 1 week later I obtained a 32 bit upgrade version of Win 7 and made the leap by installing it in place of the 64 bit version. The “downgrade” to 32 bits worked like a charm and ALL of my old 32 bit software is now working as expected. I have spreadsheets, many old programs I wrote in several of the common languages used in the 80′s and 90′s. They ALL work – or more correctly I have yet to find a single item that doesn’t work. The same programs wouldn’t work at all on the 64 bit install. Am I running slower, don’t know about that but my feeling is that I’m running much faster than my older XP machines so speed is just relative and I AM running again.
If (and thats a BIG if) I ever decide to use Win 8 it will be the 32 bit version, only after I determine that my stuff still runs. No run means no install of Win 8. I am not willing to repeat my experience with the Win XP to Win 7 changes.

]]> By: Barbara Mitchellhttp://www.worldstart.com/32-bit-and-64-bit-explained-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-134924 Barbara Mitchell Tue, 18 Sep 2012 05:06:47 +0000 http://www.worldstart.com/?p=17717#comment-134924 I have this game that I played on my XP. I eventually had to get a new computer with windows 7. Love my xp. Anyway, this game was made for older versions like windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP under 32 bit. Is there any way I can get this game to run under windows? I have a cd for the game and the company has discontinued the game. I'll probably out of luck, but I thought I'd ask. I want my XP back :) Thanks I have this game that I played on my XP. I eventually had to get a new computer with windows 7. Love my xp. Anyway, this game was made for older versions like windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP under 32 bit. Is there any way I can get this game to run under windows? I have a cd for the game and the company has discontinued the game. I’ll probably out of luck, but I thought I’d ask. I want my XP back :) Thanks

]]> By: Kevinhttp://www.worldstart.com/32-bit-and-64-bit-explained-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-86400 Kevin Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:15:54 +0000 http://www.worldstart.com/?p=17717#comment-86400 Reb,Just type (or copy and paste) 32-Bit and 64-Bit Explained into the WorldStart Tech Tip And Store Search field, and all three articles in the series will appear in the list of results. Reb,

Just type (or copy and paste) 32-Bit and 64-Bit Explained into the WorldStart Tech Tip And Store Search field, and all three articles in the series will appear in the list of results.

]]> By: Rebhttp://www.worldstart.com/32-bit-and-64-bit-explained-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-86361 Reb Fri, 02 Mar 2012 04:19:52 +0000 http://www.worldstart.com/?p=17717#comment-86361 OK, I have read part one, now how do I find part two? OK, I have read part one, now how do I find part two?

]]> By: Upgrading to 64-bit | Free Computer Help - Worldstart.comhttp://www.worldstart.com/32-bit-and-64-bit-explained-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-70370 Upgrading to 64-bit | Free Computer Help - Worldstart.com Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:47:29 +0000 http://www.worldstart.com/?p=17717#comment-70370 [...] the reminder, as this is a subject I’d planned to return to sooner. In the earlier articles, 32-Bit and 64-Bit Explained Part One, and Part Two, we attempted to define–and illustrate the differences between–the two system [...] [...] the reminder, as this is a subject I’d planned to return to sooner. In the earlier articles, 32-Bit and 64-Bit Explained Part One, and Part Two, we attempted to define–and illustrate the differences between–the two system [...]

]]> By: http://eyestyetreatment.allthebestproducts.net stye eye treatmenthttp://www.worldstart.com/32-bit-and-64-bit-explained-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-60221 http://eyestyetreatment.allthebestproducts.net stye eye treatment Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:25:49 +0000 http://www.worldstart.com/?p=17717#comment-60221 Fantastic read. Applicants could learn a thing or two from you, Bella. Fantastic read. Applicants could learn a thing or two from you, Bella.

]]> By: Markhttp://www.worldstart.com/32-bit-and-64-bit-explained-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-52123 Mark Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:47:10 +0000 http://www.worldstart.com/?p=17717#comment-52123 I have never used Webopedia but it sounds like the author there may have been the one that made up binary term. I have seen that type of thing many times, someone doesn't know so they come up with something and then that new meaning gets propagated.Thanks again for a good article. I have never used Webopedia but it sounds like the author there may have been the one that made up binary term. I have seen that type of thing many times, someone doesn’t know so they come up with something and then that new meaning gets propagated.

Thanks again for a good article.

]]> By: Joeyhttp://www.worldstart.com/32-bit-and-64-bit-explained-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-50697 Joey Sat, 05 Nov 2011 07:12:44 +0000 http://www.worldstart.com/?p=17717#comment-50697 A very informative topic even ordinary people can understand, a humble reply to Mark. More power A very informative topic even ordinary people can understand, a humble reply to Mark. More power

]]> By: Billhttp://www.worldstart.com/32-bit-and-64-bit-explained-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-50542 Bill Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:49:11 +0000 http://www.worldstart.com/?p=17717#comment-50542 Excellent tip and excellent response to Mark. Keep up the good work. Excellent tip and excellent response to Mark. Keep up the good work.

]]> By: Kevinhttp://www.worldstart.com/32-bit-and-64-bit-explained-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-49770 Kevin Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:32:33 +0000 http://www.worldstart.com/?p=17717#comment-49770 Mark, you may very well be right. In an attempt to guarantee accuracy, most of the information was corroborated by several sources. However, I may have dropped the ball here. After reading your comment, I found very little to verify my statement. For what it's worth, the abbreviation was originally found in the Webopedia definition of byte, "Abbreviation for binary term". Thanks for the feedback. Keeps us honest. Mark, you may very well be right. In an attempt to guarantee accuracy, most of the information was corroborated by several sources. However, I may have dropped the ball here. After reading your comment, I found very little to verify my statement. For what it’s worth, the abbreviation was originally found in the Webopedia definition of byte, “Abbreviation for binary term”. Thanks for the feedback. Keeps us honest.

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