Windows 7 Ultimate versions difference

[rohitbose]

Hi Guys,

What is the difference between "Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 Retail x86" (Architechture x86) and "Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 Retail x64" (Architechture x64) ?

Not sure which one to install. Please suggest.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

One is 64 bit and one is 32 bit....if hardware supports 64 bit, ya use 64

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions

 

[USAFRet]

32bit and 64bit.
Why did you purchase Win 7 Ultimate, if I may ask?

 

[rohitbose]

I have a bootleg copy of all the windows 7 versions (Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate and Enterprise) and all of them have 2 options (x86 or x64). I just finished assembling a HTPC with the Athlon 5350 on Asus AM1M-A and booted up DVD-RW.

 

[USAFRet]

I have a bootleg copy of all the windows 7 versions (Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate and Enterprise) and all of them have 2 options (x86 or x64). I just finished assembling a HTPC with the Athlon 5350 on Asus AM1M-A and booted up DVD-RW.

Well..that's about the worst idea ever. You do realize that is a prime vector for trojans, malware, keyloggers, and other nastiness?

In any case, this is completely against Tom's forum rules.
Closing this.