Why my windows 64-bit 8 running only 32-bit programs,

I bought the computer only 5 months with Windows 7 x 64 HP, purchased Windows 8, for the price of offer 2 months ago and I noticed that all my programs run thirty-two versions of the thing,

the reasons why? the copy of windows 8 is also a x 64 bit pro with media center edition

Until the past two years, the 32 bit is all it was. There was some 64-bit machines, but not enough to make the penalty for software authors.

The 32-bit programs will be running on a 64-bit computer, makes it also less urgent.

64-bit programs may run a little faster in certain circumstances, but most of the time, you will notice little difference.

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