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Can x64 app run on every windows version support 64 bit? Or has difference between windows versions?

Anonymous
2023-08-10T00:49:10+00:00
  1. I'm curious about the (just regard as windows 7) 64-bit app compatible with all version of windows, windows 11 or even windows 12.
  2. I wanna know what's the differences between those windows versions when running specific app or driver.
  3. Then why some app installer can choose specific windows version or at least showing what versions are compatible?
  4. Does drivers compatible with those versions as well
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  1. Ivan B 107.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-08-10T03:33:12+00:00

    Hi , 1614.

    Well what can I say that the problem is not x64 or x86 architecture but the OS exactly like it has some applications that were made Based on the OS that was already released so there is the compatibility system.

    Example: The IFSCL 1.2 game will only work in the Windows Vista version, but it will not work as Windows 7, because at that time Windows 7 had not been released, so it is up to the developer to update the software to a version that is compatible with Windows 7.

    However, microsoft created compatibility mode functionality to reduce execution failures if it is an old program that is not compatible with the current system.

    It depends on many programs, most of which are compatible with current Windows User versions.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-08-10T01:54:28+00:00

    Thanks, but I was asking for only between x64 versions.

    Like "Does 64-bit windows 7 runs well on windows 12 or 13?"

    If it can't, I wanted to know why and is the drivers same on that as well.

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  2. Ivan B 107.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-08-10T02:10:51+00:00

    Hi , 1614.

    Well windows 7 it works very well x64 in the same way if you try to upgrade to windows 10 or 11 it will work perfectly. and of course windows 11 has a processor compatibility issue, the TPM module and others.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-08-10T02:07:19+00:00

    Windows 11 comes in 64-bit only but it can run 32-bit applications using Windows on Windows as the modern CPU can run both simultaneously

    The mode was designed by AMD as an extension to 32-bit like 16- bit to 32-bit was done back in the 80s

    This makes games run great

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  4. Ivan B 107.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-08-10T01:41:14+00:00

    Hi , 1614.

    I am Ivan, I will help you with this.

    Well the difference of windows x86 (32bits) or x64 (64bits) the base of the architecture coming from the processor and usable memory.

    1.

    The first big difference when talking about 32-bit vs 64-bit is the amount of RAM supported. This is the point that most affects users, since 32-bit systems support a theoretical maximum of 4 GB of RAM memory. Why 4GB, specifically? Exactly by the amount of bits. Computers work with binary data: the famous “0”s and “1”s. 32 bits aligned can generate up to 4,294,967,296 different combinations, or 2 to the power of 32.

    64-bit systems support a much larger theoretical amount: 18,446,744,073,709,551,616 (2 to the power of 64). In other words, 16 exabytes of RAM. This is in theory, since the amount supported by modern 64-bit processors is considerably lower.

    The maximum amount of memory is the main differentiator between the two versions, but not the only one. It is possible to install a 32-bit system on a 64-bit CPU, although it is not recommended. Both due to the limitation of RAM memory and the processor itself. For example: integer processing units are underutilized, as well as memory addressing, among other things. The opposite, however, does not occur. A 32-bit processor does not recognize a 64-bit system, nor is it compatible with programs for that architecture.

    1. Sorry this depends a lot on the application and the driver I can't get an idea what you mean by specific.
    2. It also depends on the application, generally today's applications have both x86 and x64 versions for installation.
    3. This also depends on the driver, generally current drivers have compatibility with both architectures, but old drivers depend a lot, but they have modules in windows that you can use x86 drivers and an x64 OS without any problem.

    Fonts: https://avell.com.br/blog/32-bits-vs-64-bits-di...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

    Hope this helps.

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