Vista - question on 64 and 32 bit versions of Vista

08-14-2009

"Rage Skywolfe" <RageSkywolfe@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

>I didn't know it was 64 bit until I saw it on the invioce. it wasn't
> something that was rewuested it was just put on there.
>
> "64 Vista comes with both the 32 bit and the 64 bit version of IE.
> So you may be running the 32 bit version of IE8 on your 64 bit OS."
>
> but why wouly it say in the computer system info that is running a 32 bit
> Operating system when it is 64? and where can I find out if it is 64 or
> not.
> --
>
> Four Generations Of Trust And Betrayal...One Legacy
>
> Skywolfe
>
>
> "David B." wrote:
>

Quote:

>> If you bought and paid for Vista OEM x64, and they installed Vista OEM
>> x86,
>> then your running an unlicensed operating system.
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>> ------
>> "Rage Skywolfe" <RageSkywolfe@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:152D7EDC-B6A7-42A7-99D8-88B70E40C224@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> > yeah they did. the one they gave me is an OEM software that was to be
>> > distributed with a PC. but yes I did buy that operating system along
>> > with
>> > the
>> > computer. the Invoice had 64 bit on it and they gave me a 64 bit
>> > disk...
>> > just
>> > the person who installed the OS gave me 32 bit lol 32 bit is fine which
>> > is
>> > basicaly what I wanted in the first place. and here are the specs on
>> > that..
>> >
>> > running Vista home premium Service pack 2
>> > Internet explorer 8
>> > Processor is AMD ATHLON 7750 Dual Core processor. 2.70 Ghz
>> > 3GB RAM
>> > --
>> > Four Generations Of Trust And Betrayal...One Legacy
>> >
>> > Skywolfe
>> >
>> >
>> > "Curious" wrote:
>> >
>> >> If you bought a retail version of Vista then the Product Key is valid
>> >> for
>> >> either the 32 bit or the 64 bit version of Vista you purchased.
>> >> If you bought Vista Ultimate then both the 32bit and the 64bit
>> >> installation
>> >> disks came in the package along with a single product key. If you
>> >> bought
>> >> another version only the 32 bit installation DVD came in the package
>> >> and
>> >> you
>> >> have to purchase the 64 bit installation DVD from MS for about $10 the
>> >> key
>> >> that came with the 32 bit version will work with either.
>> >> If the Product key is an OEM key such as one that came with a sticker
>> >> on
>> >> the
>> >> computer then the key is normally only good for either 32 bit or 64
>> >> bit
>> >> but
>> >> not both.
>> >> It sounds like your hardware system is 64 bit capable but came with 32
>> >> bit
>> >> Vista installed which is very common today.
>> >>
>> >> "Rage Skywolfe" <RageSkywolfe@xxxxxx> wrote in
>> >> message
>> >> news:068E98A8-2D00-42BE-AF9E-8D7B88844D67@xxxxxx
>> >> > I just got a vista computer yesterday. the people I had gotten it
>> >> > from
>> >> > said
>> >> > they installed a 64 bit system and 32 bit is what is reads on the
>> >> > system
>> >> > is
>> >> > 32 bit. what my question is. is the product key that is on the
>> >> > computer
>> >> > for a
>> >> > 64 bit or a 32 bit. and since a32 bit system was installed. if it
>> >> > should
>> >> > ever
>> >> > have to be reformatede, could it be done with the disk they gave me
>> >> > or
>> >> > does
>> >> > it have to be a 32 bit?
>> >> > --
>> >> > Four Generations Of Trust And Betrayal...One Legacy
>> >> >
>> >> > Skywolfe
>> >>
>> >>

>>
>>

The statement you quoted about Explorer has nothing to do with your question
or you misunderstood the quoted text. Only the 64-bit OS has both the 32
and 64-bit versions of IE. Think about it.

08-16-2009

"R. C. White" <rc@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Hi, Curious - and Skywolfe.
>

Quote:

>> So you may be running the 32 bit version of IE8 on your 64 bit OS.

>
> Yes, especially since, by default, Vista x64 runs the 32-bit, not the
> 64-bit edition. To get the 64-bit edition, we have to Browse to the
> \Program Files (NOT Program Files (x86)) folder and run the version of
> iexplore.exe that we find there.
>
> RC
> --
> R. C. White, CPA
> San Marcos, TX
> rc@xxxxxx
> Microsoft Windows MVP
> Windows Live Mail 2009 (14.0.8064.0206) in Win7 Ultimate x64
>

RC, 64-bit IE is on the All Programs menu by default. No need to go to
Program Files.

08-17-2009

Hi, Colin.

It's good to hear from you again! ;<)

Yes, 64-IE is on the All Programs menu in Win7. But I don't recall finding
it there in Vista x64. Maybe CRS strikes again. :^{

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
rc@xxxxxx
Microsoft Windows MVP
Windows Live Mail 2009 (14.0.8064.0206) in Win7 Ultimate x64

"Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> "R. C. White" <rc@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:eV1f52OHKHA.3928@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> Hi, Curious - and Skywolfe.
>>

Quote:

>>> So you may be running the 32 bit version of IE8 on your 64 bit OS.

>>
>> Yes, especially since, by default, Vista x64 runs the 32-bit, not the
>> 64-bit edition. To get the 64-bit edition, we have to Browse to the
>> \Program Files (NOT Program Files (x86)) folder and run the version of
>> iexplore.exe that we find there.
>>
>> RC
>>

> RC, 64-bit IE is on the All Programs menu by default. No need to go to
> Program Files.

08-17-2009

"R. C. White" <rc@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Hi, Colin.
>
> It's good to hear from you again! ;<)
>
> Yes, 64-IE is on the All Programs menu in Win7. But I don't recall
> finding it there in Vista x64. Maybe CRS strikes again. :^{
>
> RC
> --
> R. C. White, CPA
> San Marcos, TX
> rc@xxxxxx
> Microsoft Windows MVP
> Windows Live Mail 2009 (14.0.8064.0206) in Win7 Ultimate x64
>
> "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:E4473DAF-B7AF-41BA-AF2D-63721B382E56@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> "R. C. White" <rc@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:eV1f52OHKHA.3928@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>> Hi, Curious - and Skywolfe.
>>>
>>>> So you may be running the 32 bit version of IE8 on your 64 bit OS.
>>>
>>> Yes, especially since, by default, Vista x64 runs the 32-bit, not the
>>> 64-bit edition. To get the 64-bit edition, we have to Browse to the
>>> \Program Files (NOT Program Files (x86)) folder and run the version of
>>> iexplore.exe that we find there.
>>>
>>> RC
>>>

>> RC, 64-bit IE is on the All Programs menu by default. No need to go to
>> Program Files.

>

Hi. Yes it is on the AP menu in Vista x64. I'm looking at it right now.

08-14-2009	#11 (permalink)
Colin Barnhorst n/a posts	Re: question on 64 and 32 bit versions of Vista "Rage Skywolfe" <RageSkywolfe@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:8EB57F5D-9F53-4AC9-B14A-B13DDDDA56A9@xxxxxx Quote: >I didn't know it was 64 bit until I saw it on the invioce. it wasn't > something that was rewuested it was just put on there. > > "64 Vista comes with both the 32 bit and the 64 bit version of IE. > So you may be running the 32 bit version of IE8 on your 64 bit OS." > > but why wouly it say in the computer system info that is running a 32 bit > Operating system when it is 64? and where can I find out if it is 64 or > not. > -- > > Four Generations Of Trust And Betrayal...One Legacy > > Skywolfe > > > "David B." wrote: > Quote: >> If you bought and paid for Vista OEM x64, and they installed Vista OEM >> x86, >> then your running an unlicensed operating system. >> >> -- >> >> >> ------ >> "Rage Skywolfe" <RageSkywolfe@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:152D7EDC-B6A7-42A7-99D8-88B70E40C224@xxxxxx Quote: >> > yeah they did. the one they gave me is an OEM software that was to be >> > distributed with a PC. but yes I did buy that operating system along >> > with >> > the >> > computer. the Invoice had 64 bit on it and they gave me a 64 bit >> > disk... >> > just >> > the person who installed the OS gave me 32 bit lol 32 bit is fine which >> > is >> > basicaly what I wanted in the first place. and here are the specs on >> > that.. >> > >> > running Vista home premium Service pack 2 >> > Internet explorer 8 >> > Processor is AMD ATHLON 7750 Dual Core processor. 2.70 Ghz >> > 3GB RAM >> > -- >> > Four Generations Of Trust And Betrayal...One Legacy >> > >> > Skywolfe >> > >> > >> > "Curious" wrote: >> > >> >> If you bought a retail version of Vista then the Product Key is valid >> >> for >> >> either the 32 bit or the 64 bit version of Vista you purchased. >> >> If you bought Vista Ultimate then both the 32bit and the 64bit >> >> installation >> >> disks came in the package along with a single product key. If you >> >> bought >> >> another version only the 32 bit installation DVD came in the package >> >> and >> >> you >> >> have to purchase the 64 bit installation DVD from MS for about $10 the >> >> key >> >> that came with the 32 bit version will work with either. >> >> If the Product key is an OEM key such as one that came with a sticker >> >> on >> >> the >> >> computer then the key is normally only good for either 32 bit or 64 >> >> bit >> >> but >> >> not both. >> >> It sounds like your hardware system is 64 bit capable but came with 32 >> >> bit >> >> Vista installed which is very common today. >> >> >> >> "Rage Skywolfe" <RageSkywolfe@xxxxxx> wrote in >> >> message >> >> news:068E98A8-2D00-42BE-AF9E-8D7B88844D67@xxxxxx >> >> > I just got a vista computer yesterday. the people I had gotten it >> >> > from >> >> > said >> >> > they installed a 64 bit system and 32 bit is what is reads on the >> >> > system >> >> > is >> >> > 32 bit. what my question is. is the product key that is on the >> >> > computer >> >> > for a >> >> > 64 bit or a 32 bit. and since a32 bit system was installed. if it >> >> > should >> >> > ever >> >> > have to be reformatede, could it be done with the disk they gave me >> >> > or >> >> > does >> >> > it have to be a 32 bit? >> >> > -- >> >> > Four Generations Of Trust And Betrayal...One Legacy >> >> > >> >> > Skywolfe >> >> >> >> >> >> The statement you quoted about Explorer has nothing to do with your question or you misunderstood the quoted text. Only the 64-bit OS has both the 32 and 64-bit versions of IE. Think about it.
My System Specs

08-16-2009	#12 (permalink)
Colin Barnhorst n/a posts	Re: question on 64 and 32 bit versions of Vista "R. C. White" <rc@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:eV1f52OHKHA.3928@xxxxxx Quote: > Hi, Curious - and Skywolfe. > Quote: >> So you may be running the 32 bit version of IE8 on your 64 bit OS. > > Yes, especially since, by default, Vista x64 runs the 32-bit, not the > 64-bit edition. To get the 64-bit edition, we have to Browse to the > \Program Files (NOT Program Files (x86)) folder and run the version of > iexplore.exe that we find there. > > RC > -- > R. C. White, CPA > San Marcos, TX > rc@xxxxxx > Microsoft Windows MVP > Windows Live Mail 2009 (14.0.8064.0206) in Win7 Ultimate x64 > RC, 64-bit IE is on the All Programs menu by default. No need to go to Program Files.
My System Specs

08-17-2009	#13 (permalink)
R. C. White n/a posts	Re: question on 64 and 32 bit versions of Vista Hi, Colin. It's good to hear from you again! ;<) Yes, 64-IE is on the All Programs menu in Win7. But I don't recall finding it there in Vista x64. Maybe CRS strikes again. :^{ RC -- R. C. White, CPA San Marcos, TX rc@xxxxxx Microsoft Windows MVP Windows Live Mail 2009 (14.0.8064.0206) in Win7 Ultimate x64 "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:E4473DAF-B7AF-41BA-AF2D-63721B382E56@xxxxxx Quote: > "R. C. White" <rc@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:eV1f52OHKHA.3928@xxxxxx Quote: >> Hi, Curious - and Skywolfe. >> Quote: >>> So you may be running the 32 bit version of IE8 on your 64 bit OS. >> >> Yes, especially since, by default, Vista x64 runs the 32-bit, not the >> 64-bit edition. To get the 64-bit edition, we have to Browse to the >> \Program Files (NOT Program Files (x86)) folder and run the version of >> iexplore.exe that we find there. >> >> RC >> > RC, 64-bit IE is on the All Programs menu by default. No need to go to > Program Files.
My System Specs

08-17-2009	#14 (permalink)
Colin Barnhorst n/a posts	Re: question on 64 and 32 bit versions of Vista "R. C. White" <rc@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:OrHyt4zHKHA.1492@xxxxxx Quote: > Hi, Colin. > > It's good to hear from you again! ;<) > > Yes, 64-IE is on the All Programs menu in Win7. But I don't recall > finding it there in Vista x64. Maybe CRS strikes again. :^{ > > RC > -- > R. C. White, CPA > San Marcos, TX > rc@xxxxxx > Microsoft Windows MVP > Windows Live Mail 2009 (14.0.8064.0206) in Win7 Ultimate x64 > > "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:E4473DAF-B7AF-41BA-AF2D-63721B382E56@xxxxxx Quote: >> "R. C. White" <rc@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:eV1f52OHKHA.3928@xxxxxx Quote: >>> Hi, Curious - and Skywolfe. >>> >>>> So you may be running the 32 bit version of IE8 on your 64 bit OS. >>> >>> Yes, especially since, by default, Vista x64 runs the 32-bit, not the >>> 64-bit edition. To get the 64-bit edition, we have to Browse to the >>> \Program Files (NOT Program Files (x86)) folder and run the version of >>> iexplore.exe that we find there. >>> >>> RC >>> >> RC, 64-bit IE is on the All Programs menu by default. No need to go to >> Program Files. > Hi. Yes it is on the AP menu in Vista x64. I'm looking at it right now.
My System Specs

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