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Win8 32bit to Win8 64bit

Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 6:51 am
by fidox
Hi !


I have a question !
Currently i'm using Win8 pro 32-bit and "if" i install 64-bit version, will my 32-bit applications work under 64-bit ?
There's a lot software already running under 64-bit, but all others which not, will still work under 64-bit version?

Thanks for any kind of help and experiences arround that !

Best,
Matej

Re: Win8 32bit to Win8 64bit

Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 7:38 am
by jksuperstar
I'm doing the opposite. I'm adding a second boot for x86 win7, because audio work in 64bit has too few gains for all the limitations that come with it. There is a patch for 32bit windows to get access to more memory, but each application will still only see 3.5GB or so.

Re: Win8 32bit to Win8 64bit

Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 7:43 am
by fidox
Thanks for your opinion !
Well, i don't have any problems running 32-bit ! Maybe i was thinking that, cause some of my VST plugins needs more RAM,
and here or there i have some memory drop-outs in some VST's.
That's right now just a thought and sharing/asking for experiences.

:)

Re: Win8 32bit to Win8 64bit

Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 12:17 pm
by garyb
most likely only Kontact would benefit. if you switch to 64bit, you want to install 64bit versions of your apps, if they are available. it uses resources to make a 32bit app run in a 64bit environment....