I'm getting a new PC soon and I'm not sure whether I should get 32 or 64 bit Windows 7. Right now I'm very happy with my portable apps on 32 bit XP. Can I expect to get the same smooth experience on 64 bit Windows 7?
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AFAIK, 64-bit OSes also run 32-bit apps.
No matter what it's going to be faster.
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32-bit apps run slower and consume more memory on 64-bit Windows than they do on 32-bit Windows on the exact same hardware.
But yes, all our stuff works on 64-bit Windows.
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This is the part where I make the excuse that I was referring to Windows 7... }:)
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Thanks guys! 32 bit it is then
I've been using PortableApps for a couple of years and have been very happy with it.
Recently I got a 64 bit laptop with Windows 7 thinking that PortableApps policy that programs must be able to run on all PCs.
I have found that some features of some programs causes my operating system to freeze.
I have had to turn off some features or opt not to use those programs.
A couple of examples are Thunderbird and Skype.
So no, all stuff does NOT work on 64-bit Windows.
My next computer will be 64-bit.
To the OP, compare prices before making a decision. I recommend 64-bit unless you have a real need for 32-bit.
>I have had to turn off some features or opt not to use those programs.
A couple of examples are Thunderbird and Skype.
Otto Sykora
Basel, Switzerland
Run the apps in Windows XP compatibility mode and see if these feature you believe are causing the lockups work once again. Post your results.
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Works fine for everything that I've found. I was hesitant to make the jump from 32-bit XP to 64-bit Win7 Ultimate. I have made the jump and not found one program that doesn't run faster, or smoother than it did on XP. Plus everything I used, still works. Including all my PA.c applications.