Many programs offer both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, and selecting the wrong one can lead to installation errors or poor performance.

Understanding whether your Windows PC is running a 32-bit or 64-bit version is crucial when installing apps. Many programs offer both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, and selecting the wrong one can ...

It is, though, important to know whether you are running a 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows when performing certain tasks on your computer.

Windows 64-bit But if you’re running a 64-bit version of Windows (and you probably are), you’ll need a program that can run DOS in a virtual machine inside Windows.

64-bit computing is replacing 32-bit, mainly because 64-bit enables faster hardware and software. Here's the rundown on the ongoing 32-bit vs. 64-bit debate.

Office 365 is installed as a 32-bit program on your Windows PC by default. Microsoft recommends the 32-bit version, even on 64-bit systems, to avoid compatibility issues with third-party add-ons.

Microsoft Office 2010, for example, works on both 32-bit and 64-bit systems. Although a 64-bit Windows version can run 32-bit programs, you get the most out of your system when you run 64-bit ...