Windows 7, 32 bit, 64 bit, Does it get any higher? If so I want to buy?

Question

What does "32 bit, 64 bit" mean?
Does it get any higher?

Also, Does Apple have that... IOS 32 bit, 64 bit? I don't understand.

Answer 1

The terms 32-bit and 64-bit refer to the way a computer's processor (also called a CPU), handles information. The 64-bit version of Windows handles large amounts of random access memory (RAM) more effectively than a 32-bit system.



At the moment a 128-bit OS is a work in progress, but it is unnecessary at this moment in time. There is no software that a 64-bit OS can't handle, so a 128-bit OS would be a waste of money.



You may be interested in reading this: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946765

Answer 2

the next level up is 128, which is not available for retail...and neither is any hardware for it.



32bit/64bit is refering to cpu architecture.



IA-64 = Itanium Architecture 64bit

X86-64 = x86 Architecture 64bit (also refered to as amd64 since amd developed it)

X86-32 = x86 Architecture 32bit (also refered to as IA-32, when talking about intel cpu's)

Answer 3

Yes it does go higher. Microsoft has just come.out with windows 8 operating system, it looks very similar to the windows phones you see on TV. I tried it on my computer and didn't care for it and reinstalled windows 7 but my son has it and loves it so I think its what you make of it.

Answer 4

No, it does not get higher. not quite sure what is means but 64 for bit is technicly not even 64. (Just a randome little fact.)

Answer 5

micro soft working in progress but not yet available