64-bit processor

Discussion in 'CPU, Motherboards and Memory' started by geniusvicks, Aug 20, 2007.

  1. geniusvicks

    geniusvicks Geek Trainee

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    Will drivers and programs (really old ones from 1994) work with a 64 bit processor?
     
  2. Dracos

    Dracos Geek

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    if they are working with 32 bit ones, why not :D

    xp has a compatibility mode for win95 try that
     
  3. Big B

    Big B HWF Godfather

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    Both Pentium/Core (and Celeron derivatives of the 64-bit ones) are simultaneously 32 and 64-bit, much like AMD's Athlon64/Opteron, and most Semprons. Hence why, unlike Intel's Itanium's exclusive 64-bit design, these chips did not require one to obtain a 64-bit OS.

    I'm expanding on the previous response, but basically, he's right. If they're 32-bit, they should run fine. You may run into trouble with 16-bit apps, however, so you may need to make use of compatibility mode.
     

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