There's no need for concern. For the time being, most of what 64 bit users have are 32 bit programs. There is a 64 bit IE on here, but I've never used it. However, with the next release of Windows, there will be no 32 bit option. That is all but cast into stone. Around that time, or shortly before, we will have more and more 64 bit programs to use. 32 bit is going downhill fast. Have you noticed in the stores that most new computers are 64 bit? There may be limited amount of leftover inventory that is 32 bit, and there are 32 bit netbooks, but that's about it. The real reason 32 bit Windows 7 was offered? The amount of 32 bit Vista computers that is compatible with Win 7. That's my opinion. Really, there's no other reason that I can see. The three years of turmoil where Vista users were struggling to keep it, or downgrade to XP. They deserved better, and Microsoft delivered with Windows 7. The support for XP will end in April, 2014, and with that, 32 bit support will go, too. So rest assured, you made the right decision.