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The extra memory capacity comes at the cost of some compatibility with existing extensions to Office, such as 32-bit versions of ActiveX Controls and some 3rd party add-ins, in addition to 32-bit versions of programs that interface directly with Office.
Choosing Between 32 Or 64-Bit Office 2010 | Lifehacker Australia 2010
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The full post is an interesting road read, but the outcome is a little surprising: despite believing that most users will shift to 64-bit operating systems in the near future, Microsoft is recommending that most users run the 32-bit version even if their OS is 64-bit (and will do this unless you explicitly hunt down the 64-bit setup file on the install DVD).
Choosing Between 32 Or 64-Bit Office 2010 | Lifehacker Australia 2010
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Social connectors for Outlook 2010 currently only support 32-bit.
Choosing Between 32 Or 64-Bit Office 2010 | Lifehacker Australia 2010
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When Microsoft Office 2010 debuts in June, consumers will be able to choose for the first time between 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the suite.
Choosing Between 32 Or 64-Bit Office 2010 | Lifehacker Australia 2010
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If we continue using 32-bit ones, it will slow down their development.
Choosing Between 32 Or 64-Bit Office 2010 | Lifehacker Australia 2010
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As that comment suggests, you can switch from 32-bit to 64-bit, though you need to uninstall Office first.
Choosing Between 32 Or 64-Bit Office 2010 | Lifehacker Australia 2010
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Which is good, as 32-bit versions of popular operating systems can't actually address much more than that anyway.
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While 32-bit operating systems previously limited those 4 GB configurations to around 3 GB of useful memory space, today's test shows that 3 GB is still usually enough.
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Also on Mr. Allen's wish list: 32-bit machines built by Interdata; and an Imlac PDS-1, a programmable display system, considered to be one of the predecessors of the modern-day computer workstation.
What's 6 Feet Tall and Weighs 1,500 Pounds? A Minicomputer Dionne Searcey 2011
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For these reasons, we recommend running 32-bit Office 2010 even on 64-bit Windows operating systems for better compatibility.
Choosing Between 32 Or 64-Bit Office 2010 | Lifehacker Australia 2010
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