What does '64 bit' mean?

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Our local Office Depot has a laptop computer for sale. Everything looked
pretty reasonable, until I got to this: 64-bit.

I have Microsoft Office 2003 on my present desktop computer, and Microsoft
Office 2000 on my present laptop computer.

Will these programs run on a new '64-bit' computer?

(The OS on the for-sale computer is Vista Home Premium. If I get the
computer, I would probably delete Vista and put XP on it.)

Thanks.

Jim
 
Jim said:
Our local Office Depot has a laptop computer for sale. Everything
looked pretty reasonable, until I got to this: 64-bit.

I have Microsoft Office 2003 on my present desktop computer, and
Microsoft Office 2000 on my present laptop computer.

Will these programs run on a new '64-bit' computer?

(The OS on the for-sale computer is Vista Home Premium. If I get
the computer, I would probably delete Vista and put XP on it.)
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The computer is 64bit - but is the Operating System?

Most applications that run on a 32bit version of an operating system will
run on a 64bit version of the same operating system. There may be *some*
issues in a few cases - some strange crashes, etc. But again - a computer
being 64bit capable and having a 64bit operating system installed are two
different things.

Most newer hardware/software can run on either.

Personally - I wouldn't buy a computer from Office Depot, Office Max, Best
Buy, Circuit City, etc... I would order it straight from whatever
manufacturer actually is making the models the big-box stores are seeling at
worst. I would then be able to speak with the manufacturer and make sure it
had everything I needed/wanted and have them explain to me things
(confirming those things with my own Google searches and other research.)

(Some not-so-random links...)

32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/Help/41531554-d5ef-4f2c-8fb9-149bdc5c8a701033.mspx

What Is 64-bit Computing?
http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Computer_Science/2004/64_bit.asp

A Closer Look at Windows Vista, Part III: 32-Bit vs. 64-Bit Windows
http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/tut/p/id/5709

Will 32-bit applications run on 64-bit hardward and OS?
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r21071246-XP64-Will-32bit-applications-run-on-64bit-hardward-and-OS

Will Office 2000 work with Vista? [Google Search]
http://www.google.com/search?q=Will+Office+2000+work+with+Vista+?

Office 2003 64-bit [Google Search]
http://www.google.com/search?q=Office+2003+64-bit
 
Jim said:
Our local Office Depot has a laptop computer for sale. Everything
looked pretty reasonable, until I got to this: 64-bit.

I have Microsoft Office 2003 on my present desktop computer, and
Microsoft Office 2000 on my present laptop computer.

Will these programs run on a new '64-bit' computer?

(The OS on the for-sale computer is Vista Home Premium. If I get
the computer, I would probably delete Vista and put XP on it.)
Click to expand...

Shenan said:
The computer is 64bit - but is the Operating System?

Most applications that run on a 32bit version of an operating
system will run on a 64bit version of the same operating system.
There may be *some* issues in a few cases - some strange crashes,
etc. But again - a computer being 64bit capable and having a 64bit
operating system installed are two different things.

Most newer hardware/software can run on either.

Personally - I wouldn't buy a computer from Office Depot, Office
Max, Best Buy, Circuit City, etc... I would order it straight from
whatever manufacturer actually is making the models the big-box
stores are seeling at worst. I would then be able to speak with
the manufacturer and make sure it had everything I needed/wanted
and have them explain to me things (confirming those things with my
own Google searches and other research.)

(Some not-so-random links...)

32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/Help/41531554-d5ef-4f2c-8fb9-149bdc5c8a701033.mspx

What Is 64-bit Computing?
http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Computer_Science/2004/64_bit.asp

A Closer Look at Windows Vista, Part III: 32-Bit vs. 64-Bit Windows
http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/tut/p/id/5709

Will 32-bit applications run on 64-bit hardward and OS?
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r21071246-XP64-Will-32bit-applications-run-on-64bit-hardward-and-OS

Will Office 2000 work with Vista? [Google Search]
http://www.google.com/search?q=Will+Office+2000+work+with+Vista+?

Office 2003 64-bit [Google Search]
http://www.google.com/search?q=Office+2003+64-bit
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Leonard said:
The OP doesn't even know what "64 bit" means (check the subject, why
don't you!?) How likely would it be for a newb like that to do as
you do? HUH????
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One can only assume that you are either kidding or you believe the Oiginal
Poster (OP) to be incapable of learning...

I believe the OP asked in order to get advice from people who might not only
be able to give a direct answer - but further advice and direction on how to
get more answers.
 
Leonard said:
Nice try Murphy. But it won't work.
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I see from the headers that you posted from comcast using thunderbird
and the faker posted from AOIE using forte, but who is Murphy?
 
This is what I know about the person who calls himself Murphy:

He does not like people with a Pakistani heritage. No need to prove this
by repeating the vile things he has posted.

There is someone named 'nass' who posts here frequently, trying to help
people with their questions and problems. A decent person. Apparently,
nass is of Pakistani origin. Murphy started to make disgusting, bigoted
posts about nass. That's how this whole big mess started.

Murphy's posts became increasingly revolting. For a short while, nass
tried to fight back, but he quickly realized that nothing is to be
gained by tit-for-tat mudslinging.

One of Murphy's tactics is to 'pretend' to be nass, and then make rude,
disgusting posts, hoping to discredit nass. But those of us who follow
these newsgroups can tell the difference between the real nass and
Murphy, even without checking the headers.

So how did I get mixed up in all this? I came to nass' defense. So now
I'm Murphy's latest target. He's using the same MO on me - pretending to
be me and making rude posts.
---
Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

"A Day in the Life of a Web 2.0 Hacker" - PC Magazine
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2330952,00.asp
 
Our local Office Depot has a laptop computer for sale. Everything looked
pretty reasonable, until I got to this: 64-bit.

I have Microsoft Office 2003 on my present desktop computer, and Microsoft
Office 2000 on my present laptop computer.

Will these programs run on a new '64-bit' computer?
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What will run and what won't run has nothing to do with the hardware.
It has to do with whether you are running a 64-bit version of Windows
or a 32-bit version. Both versions of Windows will run on 64-bit
hardware.

I don't know the specific answer to the question of whether these
programs will run under 64-bit Windows, but *most* programs will run
on it. The major exception is some of the older utilities.

(The OS on the for-sale computer is Vista Home Premium. If I get the
computer, I would probably delete Vista and put XP on it.)
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First of all, assuming that you install 32-bit Windows, the question
you ask is irrelevant.

Be aware of the following: You will need XP drivers for all the
components in the laptop. Depending on what the manufacturer has done,
they may or may not be available. If they are not available (and,
especially with a laptop, they may not be available) XP won't run on
this computer. If you insist in running XP instead of Vista, be sure
to check with the manufacturer regarding the availability of the
drivers you will need before buying it.
 
Leonard said:
This is what I know about the person who calls himself Murphy:

He does not like people with a Pakistani heritage. No need to prove this
by repeating the vile things he has posted.

There is someone named 'nass' who posts here frequently, trying to help
people with their questions and problems. A decent person. Apparently,
nass is of Pakistani origin. Murphy started to make disgusting, bigoted
posts about nass. That's how this whole big mess started.

Murphy's posts became increasingly revolting. For a short while, nass
tried to fight back, but he quickly realized that nothing is to be
gained by tit-for-tat mudslinging.

One of Murphy's tactics is to 'pretend' to be nass, and then make rude,
disgusting posts, hoping to discredit nass. But those of us who follow
these newsgroups can tell the difference between the real nass and
Murphy, even without checking the headers.

So how did I get mixed up in all this? I came to nass' defense. So now
I'm Murphy's latest target. He's using the same MO on me - pretending to
be me and making rude posts.
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Seems as though it is a no-win situation. There is not much one can do
about it (I know from personal experience). Sorry to hear you got
yourself mixed up in the mess.
Perhaps Murphy is PCButts1 long-lost cousin.
 
Max; try using your brain; if you have one!
I use the Web interface; NOT a Newsreader.
Grey is about to be sued for Defamation.
All the proof I need is here!
 
Cool it Murphy, or I'll remind everyone that you said you'd get the
High Tech Crime Squad to involve the FBI in sending me to jail for
(this is laughable) "Identity Theft"!

Ain't seen anything from anyone yet - you promised I'd be jailed by
mid-September, remember? - and you'll notice that I'm still posting at
will, mate.
 
Max Wachtel said:
Seems as though it is a no-win situation. There is not much one can do
about it (I know from personal experience). Sorry to hear you got
yourself mixed up in the mess.
Perhaps Murphy is PCButts1 long-lost cousin.
--
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Keep Clean http://max.shplink.com/keepingclean.html
Change nomail.afraid.org to gmail.com to reply by email.
nomail.afraid.org is for use in USENET-feel free to use it yourself.
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I Think Max nailed this correctly!
The same ugly old story back again but with me and God knows who will be in
His/Their list, those Trolls!!!
They think they can do harm but in fact they been misfortunate lately by
impersonating me and given a helpful advice instead defaming me.
Here is the latest of the saga:
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...a2a-9d2b-5dc71973d43c&lang=en&cr=US&sloc=&p=1
Can you get Justice better than that from the Trolling of the impersonator LOL

He knows and watch closely the threads where he set his flaming posts and
log into to defend himself. How can he get to know where his name mentioned
that quickly?

He is part of the game but not all the game?
HTH,
nass
 
Bad Mike; DAG is more like it.
You'll be kicked out from AOIE again.
A complaint has been lodged AGAIN.

You have such a paltry, miserable existance, that you have to impersonate
someone else!
You are the ULTIMATE loser!

A laughable piece of CRAP.
 
Mick Murphy said:
Bad Mike; DAG is more like it.
You'll be kicked out from AOIE again.
A complaint has been lodged AGAIN.

You have such a paltry, miserable existance, that you have to impersonate
someone else!
You are the ULTIMATE loser!

A laughable piece of CRAP.
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Sorry, Murphy... I'm still using the same account I've always used.
Go back through all the messages and check the headers. You'll find
the proof.
 
I didn't think jailbirds were allowed access to the Net.
Or, did they put you in criminally insane?

You are the ULTIMATE loser.
I enjoy laughting at you.
You are so weak.

Come on, do whatever you like.
I am enjoying laughing at CRAP
How tall are you; 6'
How do they stack it Sooooo high, lol.
 
nass said:
I Think Max nailed this correctly!
The same ugly old story back again but with me and God knows who will be in
His/Their list, those Trolls!!!
They think they can do harm but in fact they been misfortunate lately by
impersonating me and given a helpful advice instead defaming me.
Here is the latest of the saga:
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...a2a-9d2b-5dc71973d43c&lang=en&cr=US&sloc=&p=1
Can you get Justice better than that from the Trolling of the impersonator LOL

He knows and watch closely the threads where he set his flaming posts and
log into to defend himself. How can he get to know where his name mentioned
that quickly?

He is part of the game but not all the game?
HTH,
nass
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Nass-
Repeat after me

Don't Feed The Trolls

Without "food" they quickly go back under the bridge where they came
from. If they are posting misinformation, reply to the OP-not the troll.
 
Leonard said:
Ooops! Forgot to disguise yourself this time.

Bad Mike...Mad Mike...What you really are is 'sad' Mike. Give it up,
buddy, everyone knows who you are.
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You seem to have forgotten the golden rule of USENET

Don't Feed The Trolls

need I say more?
 
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