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      09-07-2009
What's the difference between the two???
 
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      09-08-2009
Win7 64bit has a file titled "Program Files (x86) " this is for when you install 32bit program and where it is installed into. So you can use most 32bit programs in a 64bit sys...so all x86 refers to is 32bit programs..I can't say as I have noticed Win7 x86 titled as such but all it would mean is a 32bit sys...Hope this helps..
 
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      09-08-2009
There's an article on that very topic right here which explains the difference:

Windows 7: 64 bit vs 32 bit?

If you're got any specific questions about it, feel free to ask!
 
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      09-09-2009
Why does it call it X-86 rather than x-32?
 
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      09-09-2009
My guess would be from the old computers number system (286, 386, 486). The first Pentium was in the 586 series if I remember correctly. If you notice the first number is the only difference therefore making them all in the x86 class.
 
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      09-09-2009
Because today's architecture is built on the Intel 8086 instruction set, and further derivatives of that have become x86.
 
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      07-21-2010
how can I use 32 bit program like SAP on 64 bit. I am using window 7 enterprise 64 bit. please help
 
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      07-21-2010
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how can I use 32 bit program like SAP on 64 bit. I am using window 7 enterprise 64 bit. please help
Have you tried installing it to see if it works?

Nearly all 32-bit software will run on a Windows 7 x64 system.
 
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