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Windows 7 on Boot Camp 32-bit or 64-bit
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Thank you! I'm actually hoping to buy one today if the "get a free ipod touch" is going on.
Either will work. I would rather go with a 32 bit install. It takes up much less space and you don't get 2 "Program Files" folders.
I would only go 64 bit if you're running demanding programs like adobe photoshop, video editing, or are planning to run windows full time.
I would only go 64 bit if you're running demanding programs like adobe photoshop, video editing, or are planning to run windows full time.
True, you do save a few GB of HD space. But you also can't access more than 4GB of physical memory. For example, if you have a video card that has 1GB of memory that's subtracted from the 4GB pool as well (and now your stuck only able to use 3GB of your RAM).
Geoff Chappell - Licensed Memory in 32-Bit Windows Vista -- This apply's to Windows 7 & XP SP2+ as well
If you have a large HD, there is no reason not to install 64-bit. But if your on a 11" Macbook Air with 64GB SSD, then by all means install 32-bit (you need all the space you can get).
Geoff Chappell - Licensed Memory in 32-Bit Windows Vista -- This apply's to Windows 7 & XP SP2+ as well
If you have a large HD, there is no reason not to install 64-bit. But if your on a 11" Macbook Air with 64GB SSD, then by all means install 32-bit (you need all the space you can get).
The second Program Files folder is there to keep things organized, it doesn't really matter where you install your apps.