Gaming in 64bit

Hmm.. I didn't think about that..

Is that true, that 32 bit viruses can't attack 64 bit OS systems.. and since most people these days still use 32.. most of those Looser virus makers make them in 32bit.. so in a way is 64 bit a lil safer.. or can you not really say that.. that does make sense tho, there visuses can only affect 32bit systems.. thats cool. I'd not heard that before.

A 32bit Virus can and will cause havoc on a 64bit system...
The only difference is they cant use rootkits, attach itself to the Kernel or other vital system components to make itself completely embedded and hidden and that just makes it easy to detect/remove and keeps it contained to one user.

64bit is not totally immune because it includes 32bit compatibility software.

Steven

That's what I said but less specific. The Kernel and system components are a part of the OS and a 32-bit virus cannot attack that. It can only attack 32-bit software...and a good example is MS Office (Outlook) as I stated.

That doesn't mean you can live without fear of anything. You need to protect those 32-bit programs you run and also protect other people if you transfer files. But it's a huge advantage over Windows Vista 32-bit and ever OS prior. Windows XP 32-bit is probably the worst of all to own.

Not so much. I run Office 2007 (32-bit) on Vista 64 with zero problems. If there are any, I'm not aware of them.

Hi Soldatz,

We are talking about 32bit malware and virus`s being able to infect poeple using 64bit windows....

This affects you because your using 32bit software and makes you vulnerable to outlook/office and any 32bit virus attack....Havnt you noticed all the Office and system updates and service packs getting released?

Steven

I wonder if/when we're going to see Microsoft Office 64-bit?

My understanding is that this is something MS is working on ATM.

Thats interesting...I would love to see a 64bit version of Office...

Yup, so would I. It's a wonder that 2007 wasn't released with a 64bit variant. If MS is going to serious about pushing 64bit, you'd think that one of their flagship products would lead the way!

My bad. I misread what JonMCC33 wrote—for some reason I thought he was referring to the compatibility of 32-bit apps on a 64-bit platform.

Yes, of course I have seen all the updates and whatnot for Office 2k7. However we all know that if MS releases a 64-bit version of Office, it'll only be a short matter of time before there are viruses for THAT as well.