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64 bit Internet Explorer

albert_135 　 39.17°N 119.76°W 4695ft.

14 years ago

We've an eMachine which came with a shortcut to a 64 bit Internet Explorer and another shortcut to just simple Internet Explorer. The 64 bit Internet Explorer doesn't seem much different from the other one except the 64 bit gadget fails more often. I don't have any more information because we tinker with it infrequently.

What is the 64 bit supposed to do? Why did my eMachine come with both? Why does the 64 often fail?

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mikie_gw
14 years ago
All the different Add-Ons are not completely compatible with the ie64 bit. Seems many 64bit programs have glitches.

So is sort of seems eMachines gave you both for 'user choice'. People buying 64 bit computer.. often will hope/wish/pray all things are 64 bit.... but, aint happened yet.
zep516
14 years ago
"Both versions of Internet Explorer are included to increase compatibility with existing programs and Web sites. The 32-bit version of Internet Explorer can host only native 32-bit ActiveX controls and other 32-bit Web page objects. The 64-bit version of Internet Explorer can host only native 64-bit ActiveX controls and other 64-bit Web page objects."

"If you experience problems when you use the 64-bit version of Internet Explorer, try to view the same Web site by using the 32-bit version of Internet Explorer. If the problem occurs in both versions of Internet Explorer, you must determine whether the problem is caused by a Web object or if the problem is caused by Internet Explorer."

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Here is a link that might be useful: 32-bit / 64bit version of Internet Explorer.
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