i have a dual core 2.8 ghz intel 64 bit processor.
do you think that x64 offers any practical advantages? will windows actually run faster using x64?
i realize there is a limited recourse of applications that actually take advantage of x64 bit processing; however i'd appreciate some of your opinions.
photo editing and other windows functions will benefit from having a 64 bit OS?
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Like the title says, everytime i turn my machine on the windows page appears on start and the load bar just keeps going. I left this running for an hour and nothing happened.
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My computer knowledge isnt great so if this requires Bios work or Command prompts i will need some detailed help.
Cheers All
AndyP
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