32 bit vs 64 bit internet explorer 7

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Dan Lingman

Hello all.

Quick question. I've got Ultimate edition (64 bit) installed on my machine
here. I noticed that I've got both 32 bit and 64 bit versions of IE
available to me. How would I set the 64 bit to be the active version? (on
both the internet link on the start bar, and the quickstart button at the
bottom of the screen).

Thanks in advance.
Dan.
 
You may not want to do that until a lot more websites support 64bit ActiveX
controls. Anyway, the bitness of the browser makes no difference in
accessing websites. There is no advantage.
 
You may not want to do that until a lot more websites support 64bit
ActiveX controls. Anyway, the bitness of the browser makes no
difference in accessing websites. There is no advantage.
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Yah, I noticed the headaches where if I run the 64 bit version, some
plugins won't run, while the 32 bit version they are fine.

I'd assume the 64 bit browser will let me run 64 bit plugins (when they
show up), which should let certain things, like video playback etc run
better. Am I wrong on that one?

In any case, given the headaches from hitting sites that need 32 bit IE to
proceed, I'm sticking with it for now.

Dan.
 
"I'd assume the 64 bit browser will let me run 64 bit plugins (when they
show up), which should let certain things, like video playback etc run
better"

Yup, thats just the case, which is kinda a slow I have to say.
 
Hi, GetTheChad.

For the official word from Adobe, see:
http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=6b3af6c9&sliceId=1

Which says:
Adobe Flash Player is not supported for playback in a 64-bit browser.
However, you can run Flash Player in a 32-bit browser running on a 64-bit
operating system.

Of course, Adobe makes many things besides Flash. But that URL should get
you close enough to find the answer for other products.

RC
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