If the box next to the entry is checked, it means your 64-bit version of Explorer is set to process Web pages in 32-bit mode. If the box is unchecked, Explorer will process pages in 64-bit mode.

If your 32-bit app is in the correct x86 folder, your computer will be able to access the correct 32-bit version. Beyond that, the applications in your Program Files directory can access other ...

64-bit applications are usually installed in the “C:\Program Files” folder, while 32-bit applications install themselves in the “C:\Program Files (x86)” folder.

Check the 'Program Files' Folder Name This method isn't as easy to understand as using Control Panel, but it does provide a quick way of checking on whether you're running a 64-bit or 32-bit ...

Microsoft Office 2010, for example, works on both 32-bit and 64-bit systems. Although a 64-bit Windows version can run 32-bit programs, you get the most out of your system when you run 64-bit ...