What is 32-Bit Programs?
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In Windows, this refers to the way memory is accessed. 32-bit applications access memory in 32-bit "chunks" (4-bytes). Large portions of Windows 95 and many of its new applications are 32-bit applications and may run faster because it has become more efficient to access chunks of memory. 32-bit indicates the sophistication and capability of the application. Currently 16-bit browsers are unable to properly process the pages and Java components of Nasdaq Online. A 32bit browser is required. Running 16-bit programs can reduce the number of users a processor supports by 40 percent and increase the memory required for each user by 50 percent. In addition, some 16-bit programs must be able to write to the directory where the program .ini file is stored. Most 32-bit programs use the registry to read and write program settings and need only to write to specific registry values. For both performance and security reasons, 32-bit programs are recommended whenever possible. |
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