IE 32 versus IE 64

[Dave \Crash\ Dummy]

I have Windows 7 Ultimate x64, which includes both 32 and 64 bit versions
of IE. I normally use the 32 bit version, but I have discovered that
when I click on a link in a newsgroup or text file, the 64 bit version
of IE is loaded. I only noticed because links to flash videos weren't
working. Is there some way to ensure that IE 32 is always called as the
default browser?

 

[Big Steel]

I have Windows 7 Ultimate x64, which includes both 32 and 64 bit versions
of IE. I normally use the 32 bit version, but I have discovered that
when I click on a link in a newsgroup or text file, the 64 bit version
of IE is loaded. I only noticed because links to flash videos weren't
working. Is there some way to ensure that IE 32 is always called as the
default browser?

You might be able to goto the Program Defaults off of Control Panel,
goto set default program to start for HTTP, and browse to the IE.exe
to start on default.

 

[Ed Cryer]

I have Windows 7 Ultimate x64, which includes both 32 and 64 bit versions
of IE. I normally use the 32 bit version, but I have discovered that
when I click on a link in a newsgroup or text file, the 64 bit version
of IE is loaded. I only noticed because links to flash videos weren't
working. Is there some way to ensure that IE 32 is always called as the
default browser?

I have the same thing. I've had to install Java both 32 and 64-bit versions.
The two iexplore.exe files have the same details about version number
etc, and no mention of 32 or 64 bit. I notice a difference in size,
though; the 32-bit one = 658 KB, the 64-bit one = 681 KB.

My default browser is Firefox.

Ed

 

[Ed Cryer]

I have the same thing. I've had to install Java both 32 and 64-bit
versions.
The two iexplore.exe files have the same details about version number
etc, and no mention of 32 or 64 bit. I notice a difference in size,
though; the 32-bit one = 658 KB, the 64-bit one = 681 KB.

My default browser is Firefox.

Ed

Ah, I've noticed that if you look in the 64-bit version's Help/ About
IE, it mentions 64-bit there.

Ed

 

[R. C. White]

?Hi, Crash.

I can explain some of the mystery - but some of it mystifies me, too.

First, both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of IE8 are included in 64-bit Win7,
as you found. You will find them at:
32-bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
64-bit: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

Win7 is set to run the 32-bit version by default, since MS recognized that
some functions - such as Flash - will not run in 64-bit IE (or other
browser), but will run fine in 32-bit IE running in 64-bit Win7. We can run
64-bit IE by browsing to its iexplore.exe and clicking (or double-clicking)
it. We can also create shortcut or pin it to the Toolbar or Start menu,
like any other program.

To change the default, we must edit the Registry to point to Program Files,
rather than Program Files (x86). I did that, but I'm not sure it's a good
idea. I often hit a roadblock when trying to watch a video; then I have to
Copy the URL, start 32-bit IE, and Paste the URL into the Address Bar.

The part that mystifies me is about linking to IE from an email or NG: Why
does it sometimes start 64-bit IE, if the 32-bit default has not been
changed?

It seems to me the REAL fix needs to come from Adobe. Their new "Square"
version of Flash is supposed to work in 64-bit browsers, but my experience
with it has been less than impressive. To read Adobe's version of the
current situation, and download "a preview release of Flash Player with the
codename 'Square'", see their TechNote:
Flash Player on 64-bit operating systems
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/000/6b3af6c9.html

If you try this, be sure to let us know how well it works for you.

RC
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"Dave "Crash" Dummy" wrote in message

I have Windows 7 Ultimate x64, which includes both 32 and 64 bit versions
of IE. I normally use the 32 bit version, but I have discovered that
when I click on a link in a newsgroup or text file, the 64 bit version
of IE is loaded. I only noticed because links to flash videos weren't
working. Is there some way to ensure that IE 32 is always called as the
default browser?

 

[Valorie *~]

Your post is unintelligible - perhaps you would care to edit it so that it
is comprehensible to others?

Most readers will be able to mentally separate 'goto' into the correct two
words. Why can't you?

 

[Dave \Crash\ Dummy]

?Hi, Crash.

I can explain some of the mystery - but some of it mystifies me, too.



First, both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of IE8 are included in 64-bit
Win7, as you found. You will find them at: 32-bit: C:\Program
Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe 64-bit: C:\Program
Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

Win7 is set to run the 32-bit version by default, since MS recognized
that some functions - such as Flash - will not run in 64-bit IE (or
other browser), but will run fine in 32-bit IE running in 64-bit
Win7. We can run 64-bit IE by browsing to its iexplore.exe and
clicking (or double-clicking) it. We can also create shortcut or pin
it to the Toolbar or Start menu, like any other program.

To change the default, we must edit the Registry to point to Program
Files, rather than Program Files (x86). I did that, but I'm not sure
it's a good idea. I often hit a roadblock when trying to watch a
video; then I have to Copy the URL, start 32-bit IE, and Paste the
URL into the Address Bar.

The part that mystifies me is about linking to IE from an email or
NG: Why does it sometimes start 64-bit IE, if the 32-bit default has
not been changed?

That is the big mystery and annoyance. I have not changed the default
from 32 bit. In fact, I went back and manually reset it as the default.

It seems to me the REAL fix needs to come from Adobe. Their new
"Square" version of Flash is supposed to work in 64-bit browsers, but
my experience with it has been less than impressive. To read
Adobe's version of the current situation, and download "a preview
release of Flash Player with the codename 'Square'", see their
TechNote: Flash Player on 64-bit operating systems
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/000/6b3af6c9.html

If you try this, be sure to let us know how well it works for you.

I don't do beta testing unless I get paid for it. Anyway, that isn't
really a solution.

 

[Peter Foldes]

Dave "Crash" Dummy

I don't do beta testing unless I get paid for it. Anyway, that isn't
really a solution.

Since when did ever a Beta tester get paid for doing Beta tests ?? Just curious as
why you posted that and if that is the case ,why am I not rich yet.

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[Big Steel]

Your post is unintelligible - perhaps you

would care to edit it so that it

is comprehensible to others?

A home user like you would not understand it. I see your nose is
opened wide on the chase across ng(s). I open noses like that. It is
what I do is open a nose on a ho.

 

[Big Steel]

Most readers will be able to mentally separate 'goto' into the correct two
words. Why can't you?

Most users of computers don't have the countless problems you have,
and my 90 year old mother is better with computers than you are. Why
can't you do the simplest things with a computer?

You are given simple links and you can't follow them, and you run
around to other ng(s) asking the same questions, you get the same
answers and still you cannot do it.

Goto is a statement in COBOL and VB, and I have written many programs
over the years using the goto statement. So I use goto at times. Is
it the end of the world for you? Now you can go to standing in your
corner in your computer room.

 

[xfile]

Since when did ever a Beta tester get paid for doing Beta tests ??

I know some companies will give, at least, a free copy of the released
version, so in a sense, beta testers are paid.

Dave "Crash" Dummy

I don't do beta testing unless I get paid for it. Anyway, that isn't
really a solution.

Since when did ever a Beta tester get paid for doing Beta tests ?? Just
curious as why you posted that and if that is the case ,why am I not rich
yet.

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[Disbelief]

Most readers will be able to mentally separate 'goto' into the
correct two words. Why can't you?

Grammatically the sentence is wrong - but that's a Yank for you!

 

[Big Steel]

That is the big mystery and annoyance. I have not changed the default
from 32 bit. In fact, I went back and manually reset it as the default.



I don't do beta testing unless I get paid for it. Anyway, that isn't
really a solution.

If I was concerned about this, then I would hack the registry and
change the keys in the shell\open\command Hkeys.

This link talks about it, but a virus is changing the keys. You can
change the keys yourself to point to the program to use as the
default. It's just an example of where the keys are located.

<http://www.righthealth.com/topic/HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT>

 

[Big Steel]

Grammatically the sentence is wrong - but that's a Yank for you!

It sounds like you are smoking that crack again and on the chase.

 

[Disbelief]

It sounds like you are smoking that crack again and on the chase.

Only Yanks like you smoke "crack" - after all it was Yankee land where that
stuff was first manufactured.

 

[Valorie *~]

Most users of computers don't have the countless problems you have, and my
90 year old mother is better with computers than you are. Why can't you do
the simplest things with a computer?

You are given simple links and you can't follow them, and you run around
to other ng(s) asking the same questions, you get the same answers and
still you cannot do it.

Goto is a statement in COBOL and VB, and I have written many programs over
the years using the goto statement. So I use goto at times. Is it the end
of the world for you? Now you can go to standing in your corner in your
computer room.

You probably say alot a lot too.

 

[Disbelief]

Most users of computers don't have the countless problems you have,
and my 90 year old mother is better with computers than you are. Why
can't you do the simplest things with a computer?

And she certainly has a far better grasp of their workings than you do!

You are given simple links and you can't follow them, and you run
around to other ng(s) asking the same questions, you get the same
answers and still you cannot do it.

As for "running around newsgroups" - well you're a fine one to write
something like that! ROTFL

Goto is a statement in COBOL and VB, and I have written many programs
over the years using the goto statement. So I use goto at times. Is
it the end of the world for you? Now you can go to standing in your
corner in your computer room.

The use of "goto" in programming is certainly valid - but not when giving
instructions to a person in the context you used!

 

[Peter Foldes]

Since when did ever a Beta tester get paid for doing Beta tests ??

I know some companies will give, at least, a free copy of the released version, so
in a sense, beta testers are paid.

LOL. Right on the money. Although the OP ( Crash Dummy ) meant being paid (moolah)
to work the Beta and being paid with the finished product is not the same.

I myself have never paid for any OS or Office or any product from MS. I always got
the Gold disk at end.

At present I am on 4 different MS Beta's on 4 test machines and I will not get any
monetary compensation and I do not expect any

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[Big Steel]

Perhaps if opened your brain and took command of the language of your
country things may be better for you -rather than smelling all that shit
your spouting.

TeflonCrackAHo, your spots and your habits don't change when you are
on the crack.

See ya coming a mile away don't want to be ya.

Bye

 

[Big Steel]

You probably say alot a lot too.

You need keep your mouth shut. I told you the truth you don't want to
hear about yourself and your usage of computers. It's not my fault
that you are so incapable. I gave you links and so did many others in
2 ng(s). You just can't do it for some reason.

You can't help a fly find a garbage truck in 100 degree weather, and
you can't help yourself.