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Post by cuba on Aug 13, 2014 7:55:33 GMT
In the current issue of Web User, there are instructions how to try the 64-bit version of chrome. I followed it through via bit.ly/chromebeta351
as far as I was able to tell, it installed. Via add/remove, I looked to see if it showed up there, it didn't. My next move was to go to Start button>control panel>system & maintenance>system
Under system type, it still said 32-bit
So, have I done something wrong, or is it that my laptop can't be changed?
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Post by nob on Aug 13, 2014 8:10:56 GMT
Does the laptop have windows 64 bit operating system installed.
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Post by Ratae on Aug 13, 2014 8:26:41 GMT
Isn't it the processor which determines what the computer bit rate is? I thought that it was.  |
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Post by calimanco on Aug 13, 2014 9:32:50 GMT
You are confused.  You can run 32 bit programs on a computer with a 64 bit processor (which is all of them these days) - but you cant run 64 bit software on a 32 bit OS. |
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Post by postman on Aug 13, 2014 11:34:22 GMT
sounds right
lots of software sites offer a choice between 64 and 32 bit programs. any user who doesnt know what type of machine they have should go for 32bit (x86) version, as it will still run.
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Post by Ratae on Aug 13, 2014 12:05:51 GMT
You are confused. You can run 32 bit programs on a computer with a 64 bit processor (which is all of them these days) - but you cant run 64 bit software on a 32 bit OS. If that's me, then I'm not at all confused, having a 64bit lappy myself, I'm fully aware that 32bit softwear will, and does, run on it. However, due to I thought that it was the original poster that had confused his 64/32bit programs and systems up! If it wasn't me .... then I apologise.  |
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Post by arch on Aug 13, 2014 12:55:18 GMT
any user who doesnt know what type of machine they have should go for 32bit (x86) version, as it will still run. If your machine is Win7 then go to... Start up>Rt. click Computer>properties...you will see which Bit ( 32 or 64 )you have installed. |
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Post by nob on Aug 13, 2014 16:10:39 GMT
If there are two programs folders programs x86 and programs then you have the two, x86 being 32 bit and programs the 64 bit.
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Post by cuba on Aug 13, 2014 16:58:30 GMT
Sorry, I've been out all day. Let me try to reply:-
I have a laptop (vista ultimate)
Acer Aspire 9420
Memory 2.00gb
System type 32bit os
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Post by Ratae on Aug 13, 2014 17:08:47 GMT
Sorry, I've been out all day. Let me try to reply:- I have a laptop (vista ultimate) Acer Aspire 9420 Memory 2.00gb System type 32bit os Right then, you will not be able to run a 64bit program on that 32bit machine. |
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Post by cuba on Aug 13, 2014 17:16:00 GMT
Sorry, I've been out all day. Let me try to reply:- I have a laptop (vista ultimate) Acer Aspire 9420 Memory 2.00gb System type 32bit os Right then, you will not be able to run a 64bit program on that 32bit machine. Good lad, then the next question is, in view of the fact that I went though the procedure of installing the beta version 64-bit and it didn't throw anything back at me to say it wasn't possible, will anything be left on my laptop that should be removed? there isn't anything in add/remove |
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Post by postman on Aug 13, 2014 17:31:22 GMT
there is the chrome 64bit called canary and had been intended for 7/8 users. but the correct browser for the system is sent as a downloaded regardless of the one thats clicked by detecting the machine. chrome 64/32bit |
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Post by Ratae on Aug 13, 2014 20:38:16 GMT
Right then, you will not be able to run a 64bit program on that 32bit machine. Good lad, then the next question is, in view of the fact that I went though the procedure of installing the beta version 64-bit and it didn't throw anything back at me to say it wasn't possible, will anything be left on my laptop that should be removed? there isn't anything in add/remove Cuba..do you have a registry cleaner program installed on the lappy? |
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Post by cuba on Aug 13, 2014 21:00:17 GMT
Good lad, then the next question is, in view of the fact that I went though the procedure of installing the beta version 64-bit and it didn't throw anything back at me to say it wasn't possible, will anything be left on my laptop that should be removed? there isn't anything in add/remove Cuba..do you have a registry cleaner program installed on the lappy? I haven't installed one (knowingly) and usually close my ears when I see/read anything about Registry Cleaners. Without wishing to be rude or offend, I don't want to go down a route I know zilch about, but thanks. Anyway, I'm off to my daily dose of BB now, tara. |
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You can run 32 bit programs on a computer with a 64 bit processor (which is all of them these days) - but you cant run 64 bit software on a 32 bit OS.
