32-bit programs may not be fully compatible with a 64-bit operating system. It may be difficult to locate programs that are written specifically for a 64-bit operating system.

More and more frequently, users are installing the 64-bit version of their operating system of choice over the less capable 32-bit version.

32-Bit vs. 64-Bit OSes: What's the Difference? Chances are good you're running an x64-based operating system, but what does that even mean?

One of the common choices today is whether to run a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system on desktop machines. Since 32-bit operating systems have been in production for many years, 32-bit still seems ...

Rick discusses the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit Windows, and tells you how to make your desktop easier to read and change your user-account icon.

Your new computer has a 64-bit processor, but your software probably is still 32-bit. Why haven't software developers done more about it?

The story of Linux so far, as short as it may be in the grand scheme of things, is one of constant forward momentum. There’s always another feature to implement, an optimization to make, and … ...

Not sure if your installed version of Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit? One quick way to tell is by looking at information about your operating system installation in Control Panel.

For most would-be Windows 7 users, a 64-bit version of Windows 7 is the right move. But if you don’t have sufficient RAM (at least 4GB), or you rely on devices that don’t have supporting 64 ...

Learn how to quickly check whether the Windows 11/10 OS architecture is 32-bit or 64-bit using Command Prompt or PowerShell.