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Is there a significant limitation on useable software on a 64-bit Windows machine?

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Mar 15, 2026546 views
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I have a 32-bit laptop that I've had for like two years. I'm getting a new one now, and I'm now noticing that lots of laptops come with Windows 7 64-bit. I've always heard that it's harder to find certain software for 64-bit OS's than 32-bit. Is there any truth to that? Am I significantly limited a…

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Fix for: Is there a significant limitation on useable software on a 64-bit Windows machine?

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Virtually all 32-bit software will run on a 64-bit computer: There are compatibility features built in, like the "\program files(x86) directory, and the WOW registry keys. There is still not a lot of native 64-bit applications, but even there, Offic…

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