[Guide] Windows Download: x86 or x64?
Feb 9, 2017 5:35:40 GMT
Post by wailing on Feb 9, 2017 5:35:40 GMT
On the download page you will see:
But what does the x86 and x64 mean?
x86 = 32 Bits
x64 = 64 Bits
You will need to know which download is right for you. To do so:
Windows Vista or 7 Users:
Start > Type in Search Box: "System" > Click System in the Programs list. > Look at what is displayed for the System Type.
Windows 8 Users:
Swipe Right on the Screen > Type "System" into Search Box > Click on System Option > Look at what is displayed for the System Type.
Windows 10 Users:
Start Button > Type "System" into Search Box > Click on System Option > Look at what is displayed for the System Type.
You are looking for this line:
Note:
If you do not want to mess with this then keep in mind that x86 (32 bit) WILL work on both x86/x64 computers.
But x64 (64 bit) WILL NOT work on x86 (32 bit) computers.
So you can download the x86 version and it will work just fine. You can also try the x64 bit and if it doesn't work then switch to x86
But what does the x86 and x64 mean?
x86 = 32 Bits
x64 = 64 Bits
You will need to know which download is right for you. To do so:
Windows Vista or 7 Users:
Start > Type in Search Box: "System" > Click System in the Programs list. > Look at what is displayed for the System Type.
Windows 8 Users:
Swipe Right on the Screen > Type "System" into Search Box > Click on System Option > Look at what is displayed for the System Type.
Windows 10 Users:
Start Button > Type "System" into Search Box > Click on System Option > Look at what is displayed for the System Type.
You are looking for this line:
Note:
If you do not want to mess with this then keep in mind that x86 (32 bit) WILL work on both x86/x64 computers.
But x64 (64 bit) WILL NOT work on x86 (32 bit) computers.
So you can download the x86 version and it will work just fine. You can also try the x64 bit and if it doesn't work then switch to x86
