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| Thread ID: 55730 | 2005-03-18 07:48:00 | 64 bit vs. 32 bit pc | Renmoo (66) | Press F1 |
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| 335358 | 2005-03-18 07:48:00 | Hey guys, Recently my friend and I started a heated debate on whether 32 bit or 64 bit pc is better. He argues that 32 bit virus can infect 64 bit machine. Is he right or what? I need more views and facts about 64 bit versus 32 bit machines. Thanks |
Renmoo (66) | ||
| 335359 | 2005-03-18 07:54:00 | Of course a 32 bit virus can infect a 64bit machine. However, if you have an Athlon 64 & XP Service pack 2, it'll be a lot harder for virus writers, because of NX technology. I would say 64 bit. Why? 1 word. Futureproofing |
Edward (31) | ||
| 335360 | 2005-03-18 07:56:00 | I dont think viruses care what they infect lol. Whether its a 32 or 64 bit system. If u use Windows, you'll get a virus... Any worm/virus/trojan/spyware, you can get now, you'll get it later if u buy a 64 bit system. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 335361 | 2005-03-18 08:03:00 | if a 32 bit system can run a program then a 64 bit system can do it too, this includes a virus. | robsonde (120) | ||
| 335362 | 2005-03-18 08:12:00 | Well because of NX, JIT programs may experience issues, but that's about all Oh, and 16 bit programs won't work. This included viri |
Edward (31) | ||
| 335363 | 2005-03-18 16:44:00 | Windows Xp meant for 32 bit machine and Windows Xp x64 bit for 64 bit machine both Windows are built based on different bit. So, how's it possible to have a 64 bit computer being infect by a meant-for-32 bit-virus? | Renmoo (66) | ||
| 335364 | 2005-03-18 19:11:00 | A windows virus would also be able to infect a amd64 archatechure because the amd64bit processors are backward compatible with 32bit processes. | ILikeLinux (1669) | ||
| 335365 | 2005-03-18 19:52:00 | Windows Xp meant for 32 bit machine and Windows Xp x64 bit for 64 bit machine both Windows are built based on different bit. So, how's it possible to have a 64 bit computer being infect by a meant-for-32 bit-virus? Viruses arent 32 or 64 bit. They infect anything. Any version of Windows, and other operating systems. So, really it doesnt matter what u use. If the operating system can get viruses now it'll get them later. It has nothing to do with whether u have a 32 or 64 bit system. Viruses arent based on 32 or 64 bit anything. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 335366 | 2005-03-18 19:55:00 | Viruses arent 32 or 64 bit. They infect anything. Any version of Windows, and other operating systems. So, really it doesnt matter what u use. If the operating system can get viruses now it'll get them later. It has nothing to do with whether u have a 32 or 64 bit system. Viruses arent based on 32 or 64 bit anything. It depends if the virus is a script or a executable file. if it is an executeable file, and built for 64-bit it will not run on a 32-bit system. |
ILikeLinux (1669) | ||
| 335367 | 2005-03-18 19:59:00 | It depends if the virus is a script or a executable file . if it is an executeable file, and built for 64-bit it will not run on a 32-bit system . Well true, BUT then have u seen any of those yet? I cant say I've heard or seen of any yet either . |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
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