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they were named 32 bit because they you can save a folder for example or a file with a name that has 32 characters instead of the old 8 characters limit for the file names. you can notice that especially when you are saving a word document and it allows you to enter 32 characters (including spaces, which was not allowed before) and save the file.
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Will 32 bit applications work with 64 bit processors?
Yes.
Which processors are known as x86 processors because inten used 86 in their mode number?
32-bit processors
Which group of Intel processors uses a 32-bit word size and a 64 bit word size?
Which group of Intel processors uses a 32-bit word size and a 64 bit word size?
How many processors does Kubuntu support?
The Ubuntu/Kubuntu kernel is configured to support 8 processors / cores in 32-bit and 64 processors / cores in 64-bit.
What is the word size of intel dual core processors?
32 bit
Does Intel and AMD make x86 processors?
Actually, they both make what are known as x86-64 processors, which are processors that can run both 32-bit and 64-bit programs. Check the specifications of the processor for something like "64-bit" or "64-bit Ready" to make sure you can run both x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit) programs!
When was 4 bit 8 bit 16 bit 32 bit and 64 bit micro processors invented?
The year of 1972.
Will quad-core processors work with vista 32-bit?
Yes. Windows Vista fully supports quad-core processors.
Word size of todays processors?
Modern Computers have a word size of 16, 32 or 64 bits.
Why is my 64 bit computer running in 32 bit?
64 bit OSes use special set of instructions as well as 64 bit memory space which is in principle is not supported by 32 bit processors.
What is 16 bit or 32 bit?
This refers to how the CPU processors the information, 32 bit is more current than 16 bit and much faster. 16 bit is obsolete because we not gave 64 bit systems.
What is an AMD Athlon?
The AMD Athlon is a line of 32-bit microprocessors manufactured by AMD between 199 and 2005. The "Athlon" brand name is continued in other 32-bit and 64-bit processors, such as the Athlon XP, Athlon 64, and Athlon 64 X2.
