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Taking your just-purchased PC out of its box can be a joyous occasion, one that evokes the same sensations as that new car smell. It’s a clean slate, a chance to reorganize your files, photos, and everything else that you’ve crammed onto your computer.
And yet, when you face down that gleaming new piece of machinery, it can be hard to know where to start. We put together this checklist to help you get up and running. For even more help
If you’ve gone PC shopping lately, you’ve probably noticed more computers with 64-bit processors, and you may have wondered what advantages they offer.
Put simply, a 64-bit PC can handle larger amounts of information than a 32-bit system. Since it can use more RAM—4 GB and up—a 64-bit computer can be more responsive when you're running lots of programs at once.
Whichever system you choose, Windows 7 is ready. All packaged retail editions of Windows 7 (except for Home Basic) include both 32- and 64-bit software.
If you're trying to decide between a PC running a 32-bit version of Windows 7or one with a 64-bit version of Windows 7, you might be concerned about the difference between 32-bit drivers and programs and 64-bit drivers and programs.
There's no need to worry. Simply put, a computer running a 64-bit version ofWindows 7 needs 64-bit drivers for all your hardware and devices. A driver is software that allows your computer to communicate with hardware devices. Without drivers, the devices you connect to your computer or install inside your computer won't work properly. In most cases, Windows can automatically find and install those 64-bit drivers for you by searching a huge database of drivers included in Windows and using Windows Update.
Unlike drivers, most programs designed for 32-bit versions of Windows work just fine on computers running a 64-bit version of Windows. (Notable exceptions are antivirus programs and so-called utility programs, where you might need a 64-bit version.)
If you have a choice of whether to install a 32-bit or 64-bit version of a program, always choose the 64-bit version if you're running a 64-bit version ofWindows. Even though the 32-bit version should work with a 64-bit version ofWindows, chances are the 64-bit version will perform better, since it was designed for a 64-bit version of Windows.
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