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Thread ID: 123826	2012-03-18 22:52:00	Windows 64 Bits Security	Nhashon (16466)	Press F1

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1265749	2012-03-18 22:52:00	I don't know if this is true , i think that windows 64 bits has better security than those 32 bits , what do you as a person personally think ??? Any IT specialists would like to make a comment , im keen to here from you tooo	Nhashon (16466)
1265750	2012-03-18 23:09:00	It'll help if you keep it up to date	Speedy Gonzales (78)
1265751	2012-03-18 23:13:00	I tend to hold back on the wild speculation on things I know very little or nothing about. Maybe you should try it.	DeSade (984)
1265752	2012-03-18 23:30:00	It'll help if you keep it up to dateWould you care to qualify that statement? Running a 64bit version of Windows is inherently no more secure than a 32bit one. While there has historically been a small security benefit to running a 64bit platform (namely, some types of malware specifically designed with 32bit systems in mind won't run on it), this benefit is negligible, especially noting the much larger market penetration of 64bit Windows systems as compared to only a few years ago - malware writers now have an incentive to ensure that their work is compatible with both architectures.	Erayd (23)
1265753	2012-03-18 23:32:00	Not really	Speedy Gonzales (78)
1265754	2012-03-19 00:25:00	Not reallyThat's a pretty cavalier attitude to take towards the people here who look to you for help. You've made a statement that is almost certainly incorrect (i.e. that a 64bit system will be more secure than a 32bit one provided it's kept up to date), but aren't willing to provide any evidence to back it up after being called on it, and haven't retracted it either. With all due respect, that's not really appropriate given the context. If you're going to give users advice when they obviously don't know any better, you need to ensure that the advice you give them is correct, especially noting your trusted position here on PressF1 (and if you are guessing, make that clear, rather than stating your guesses as fact).	Erayd (23)
1265755	2012-03-19 00:48:00	I don't know if this is true , i think that windows 64 bits has better security than those 32 bits , what do you as a person personally think ??? There is no inherent security advantage to a 64-bit OS over a 32-bit OS (or vice-versa) . Depending on the specifics of the security threat being faced one or the other may be better, however .	inphinity (7274)
1265756	2012-03-19 00:57:00	So further when having 64 bits what makes it better than 32 ?	Nhashon (16466)
1265757	2012-03-19 01:07:00	Ads by Google Security Advantages in using Windows 64-bit Protecting computers is not limited anymore by relying to antivirus and firewall. You are also no longer limited to protecting your PC by adding or modifying settings or group policy in Windows. Microsoft has enhanced security in Windows 64-bit that is not available in 32-bit: Hardware-based Data Execution Prevention (DEP): Modern CPUs are now supporting hardware-based DEP but only 64-bit of Windows supports hardware-based DEP. More information DEP here. Driver Signing: 64-bit of Windows will only allow installation of device drivers that is digitally signed by its developer. With Windows 32-bit, unsigned drivers is allowed to be installed which most beta-testers require for they cannot continue testing if the program they want to test is still holding a digitally signed drivers. Kernel Patch Protection (PatchGuard): One type of malware is called Rootkit. If you have 64-bit edition of Windows, you can enjoy protection against kernel-based rootkits. You can also avoid BSOD if you have 64-bit edition of Windows because PatchGuard does not allow any drivers to modify the kernel in Windows. Most bad driver or drivers that will modify kernel in Windows was seen the cause of BSOD or instability in Windows. Disadvantages of using Windows 64-bit There are people who will not install Windows 64-bit because not all software is developed with 64-bit support. Even the popular Flash Player, Windows SteadyState, Firefox browser and many others do not have official support for Windows 64-bit. Device drivers that are not signed but safe to install (from a trusted developer) will not work if you have Windows x64. Your printers or any other peripheral will not work if the device drivers are not supporting x64. Conclusion Is Windows 64-bit more secure than Windows 32-bit? It’s quite obvious that 64-bit of Windows is more secure than 32-bit. Imagine working on Windows without worrying whether the software or drivers are not any longer allowed modifying an important section in Windows – the Kernel. Imagine also that advanced malware that is taking advantage of the weakness in 32-bit will fail to work in 64-bit. The ability to have more RAM and the unique security enhancements in Windows 64-bit makes it more secure than 32-bit but before you plunge 64-bit, it is always recommended to check with the vendors of your software and hardware devices if they have installers that will work and developed for 64-bit. If not, you got to wait before you can take advantage of the security features found in using Windows 64-bit. From. www.brighthub.com Just as many sites saying otherwise.	plod (107)
1265758	2012-03-19 02:03:00	Plod, that article is incorrect. Hardware-based DEP: This is supported in 32bit versions of Windows from XP SP2 onwards. Driver Signing: Driver signing is still required on 32bit versions of Windows; On 32bit systems, any attempt to install an unsigned driver will result in a dialog box explaining the situation (this also gives you the option to override it). PatchGuard: While this is a 64-bit only feature, it also has the disadvantage of preventing certain types of antivirus software from running correctly. In addition, there are known flaws in the implementation that allow malware to bypass PatchGuard and patch the kernel anyway. Running a 64bit system does not make you invulnerable to rootkits. There is no inherent security advantage to a 64-bit OS over a 32-bit OS (or vice-versa). Depending on the specifics of the security threat being faced one or the other may be better, however.This :thumbs:.	Erayd (23)
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