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64 bit versus 32 bit versions

by SeltzerBrown May 1, 2009 12:27PM PDT

My system is running a 64-bit version Of Vista v 6.0 and I have had problems not being able to run some software because there is no 64 bit version available. Can I switch (how?) to a 32 bit version? What are the pros and cons of the 2 versions?

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The switch is not easy.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator May 1, 2009 1:42PM PDT

It's basically a toast the 64 bit install and start over.

Yes, we all wish Microsoft had addressed this better.
Bob

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Yes, you can switch...

by John.Wilkinson May 1, 2009 11:52PM PDT

But as Bob mentioned, you have to wipe everything and start over from scratch.

-> For more information, read the related post in the forum's sticky (READ ME).

John

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