I've been following most of the Windows 7 threads and haven't seen this asked yet... Here's my dilemma. I have pretty old hardware although it will support 64-bit, and only 2GB RAM so I don't ...

Ask Ars was one of the first features of the newly born Ars Technica back in 1998. And now, as then, it's all about your questions and our community's answers. Each week, we'll dig into our bag of ...

With the upcoming release of Windows 7, the question is raised again on whether you should install the 32-bit version (x86) of the operating system or move up to 64-bit (x64). This is something that's ...

What is the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit Windows operating systems? The terms 32-bit and 64-bit refer to the way a computer’s processor or CPU, handles information. The 64-bit version of ...

Jvness asked the Windows forum about upgrading an older, 32-bit version of Windows to 64-bit Windows 7. There are two questions you have to answer. First, is your PC compatible with Windows 7 (and ...

Ericuse165 asked the Windows forum which is better: the 32- or 64-bit version of Windows 7. You can run today’s versions of Windows on 32-bit processors–a ...

Operating systems (OS) are the intermediary between computer hardware and software, an essential piece of any digital device. Much like an orchestra conductor, they ensure harmonious communication ...