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Pointer Size in 64-bit Operating System

Shervan360 1,601 Reputation points
2020-08-30T01:20:27.677+00:00

Hello,

I read in 64-bit OS pointer is 8-byte. My OS in 64-bit but pointer size is 4 bit.

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  1. WayneAKing 4,921 Reputation points
    2020-08-30T02:06:59.517+00:00

    >My OS in 64-bit but pointer size is 4 bit.

    Your operating system is not relevant. What determines the pointer
    size is for which platform you have built your program. If you
    build a Win32 program the pointers will be 32 bits. If you build
    a Win64 program the pointers will be 64 bits.

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