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The terms 32-bit and 64-bit refer to the way a computer's processor (also called a CPU), handles information. The 64-bit version of Windows handles large amounts of random access memory (RAM) more effectively than a 32-bit system.

So, 64bit Operating System versions are faster because they move twice the amount of data. The drawback? Some programs and hardware such as printers, etc do not support 64 bit. At least not yet. The support from third party software vendors like HP and Lexmark and many many others frustrates me the most. Even Adobe does not have a 64 bit version of Flash available yet!! . See what I mean? Getting a new computer with 32 bit and moving up to 64 bit is not possible without buying a new OS and re-installing it. So do not even think about upgrading. 32 bit only reads about 3GB of RAM. That's it. 64 bit reads up to 192GB of RAM. Please see this as a guide for Windows 7.

Advice:  For new computers, bite the bullet and get 64 bit. If you have 32 bit now, max out your memory (RAM) and wait until you get a new computer. It really stinks being at the end of one trend (32bit) and the beginning of another (64bit), but 64bit is the future. Get 64bit and deal with the lame manufacturers that are having a hard time getting their stuff together to make things 64bit ready.

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