Microsoft warns against using 64-bit Office 2010


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Can't say I am too surprised, anyone with a bit of inner geek in them. Should have realised that any add-ins (if you use them, I don't) won't work with x64 Office. As much as the idea of moving to Office x64, I probably won't. A lot of uni/college work is done on the household computers, I can't risk anything not being openable in uni/college.

That being said, can Offixe x86 & x64 exist side-by-side, something tells me no (something I might have read a while ago).

Can't say I am too surprised, anyone with a bit of inner geek in them. Should have realised that any add-ins (if you use them, I don't) won't work with x64 Office. As much as the idea of moving to Office x64, I probably won't. A lot of uni/college work is done on the household computers, I can't risk anything not being openable in uni/college.

That being said, can Offixe x86 & x64 exist side-by-side, something tells me no (something I might have read a while ago).

The files themselves are the same, there should be no compatibility issues be no compatibility issues between them.

Even huge dataset files should probably work in 32 bit, it'll just be horrendously slow

So you are saying I should use 32-bit version even though a stable 64-bit version is available and runs fine for me but gives no real performance advantages?

Sure, why not? The 32-bit version might even end up using less resources, even when you account for the WOW emulator.

When are we going to change to 64-bit software then? When all applications are made readily for 64-bit? And how is that going to happen if everybody keeps using 32-bit versions and not asking for a change or increased 64-bit support?

Is that a goal? A more sensible way to look at it is that 64-bit gives you the option of running 64-bit software where it makes sense.

AMD64 is going to continue to have a 32-bit mode forever. The next platform will probably not be x86-based at all.

Is that a goal? A more sensible way to look at it is that 64-bit gives you the option of running 64-bit software where it makes sense.

AMD64 is going to continue to have a 32-bit mode forever. The next platform will probably not be x86-based at all.

Yes it is a long-term goal, at least for me, although it is very low priority. I run a 32-bit browser due to compatibility but with all other software where there is a choice, I've gone for the 64-bit versions. Have no problems whatsoever and do not lack resources even though my computer is about 5 years old.

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