Window 7 x86 vs Window 7 x64?

[rashiem]

What's the difference between the two???

 

[ronpeck]

Win7..x86

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..

 

[Ian]

There's an article on that very topic right here which explains the difference:

https://www.w7forums.com/windows-7-64-bit-vs-32-bit-t484.html

If you're got any specific questions about it, feel free to ask!

 

[Sycthus]

Why does it call it X-86 rather than x-32?

 

[clifford_cooley]

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.

 

[Thrax]

Because today's architecture is built on the Intel 8086 instruction set, and further derivatives of that have become x86.

 

[orashid]

how can I use 32 bit program like SAP on 64 bit. I am using window 7 enterprise 64 bit. please help

 

[Nibiru2012]

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.