Windows 7 64bit and Chrome Browser

[gcollins]

Firstly apologies if this has been posted already, if it has I can't find it...

I'm looking to replace my ageing Acer laptop and it seems that most new laptops are shipped with 64bit architecture.

My favorite browser is Chrome and my question is does it work ok on Windows 7 64bit?

I have done some 'googling' and there doesn't seem to be a clear answer.

Any opinions or advice appreciated - thanks.

[Wayfair]

I can confirm it runs sweet as on Windows 7 64bit with no issues at all.

[downquark1]

Most things will run on 64bit windows without complaint, the significant exception being old hardware drivers.

[ShaneC]

Agree with above. 64bit Windows 7 works a treat with just about everything apart from some old hardware, that's a problem with any 64bit OS though.

Make sure you don't use 64bit Internet Explorer, no add ins like flash are available for 64 bit browsers so many websites will not work correctly.

[gcollins]

Thanks for the replies.

I'm assuming then that addins for Chrome probably won't work either then.

[downquark1]

Originally Posted by gcollins

Thanks for the replies.

I'm assuming then that addins for Chrome probably won't work either then.

The only chrome out is 32 bit which will run with 32 bit addons fine.

[Phil-ntl]

Originally Posted by ShaneC

Make sure you don't use 64bit Internet Explorer, no add ins like flash are available for 64 bit browsers so many websites will not work correctly.

99% of add ins are now available for internet explorer 64 bit. currently running Flash 10.3 on ie9 x64 and it works fine and considerably quicker than ie9 32 bit.


Phil

[BenMcr]

Originally Posted by Phil-ntl

99% of add ins are now available for internet explorer 64 bit. currently running Flash 10.3 on ie9 x64 and it works fine and considerably quicker than ie9 32 bit.


Phil

Would point out if you are running Flash 10.3 then you are running it in IE9 32 bit, even if you are on W7 64

Only 64 bit version is Flash 'Square'

[Phil-ntl]

Originally Posted by BenMcr

Would point out if you are running Flash 10.3 then you are running it in IE9 32 bit, even if you are on W7 64

Only 64 bit version is Flash 'Square'

Flash Square current version: 10.3.162.28

Basically 10.3 and shows up as such in ie addons tab

ie1.JPG ie2.JPG



Phil

[BenMcr]

Originally Posted by Phil-ntl

Flash Square current version: 10.3,162,28

Basically 10.3 and shows up as such in ie addons tab


Phil

It can't be as it was released in November 2010

The filename is 10.2 preview 3

[Phil-ntl]

You are correct with the filename Ben but it installs as the version number in the image added above

The current 32bit version is: 10.3.181.23


Phil

[BenMcr]

Originally Posted by Phil-ntl

You are correct with the filename Ben but it installs as the version number in the image added above

The current 32bit version is: 10.3.181.23


Phil

Ok but if you right click and select 'Global Settings' it goes to a webpage and not a native Control Panel seems to indicate it's not 10.3

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Course the other issue is that you can't make IE9 64bit the default browser

[Phil-ntl]

personally never tried it but will have a play tomorrow out of curiosity just to see.

Phil

[Phil-ntl]

After fiddling around for a while, I do have x64 ie running as default but you are correct Ben.

It is possible to do it via registry edits but to the average user, IE x64 cannot be set as default browser

Phil

[ShaneC]

Well, thanks for pointers on 64bit IE, giving a spin now