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Microsoft has developed a type of software (WOW64) built into Windows that is designed
to allow 32-bit programs to run on a 64-bit operating system. What is the real difference
between 32 and 64-bit Windows? The 64-bit Windows can run many more programs at
once in a faster and efficient pace. |
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Generally, Clear Biz will run without any problems in 64-bit editions of Windows.
However, if, in the rare case, you do encounter a problem relating specifically to the 64-bit
emulator, you must contact Microsoft to help answer any of your questions because we do
not directly support 64-bit Windows. We will, of course, support and answer any questions
relating to Clear Biz itself when running in 64-bit operating systems. |
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| What is WOW64? |
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WOW64 is an x86 emulator of Windows that is capable of running 32-bit applications and is
included on all 64-bit versions of Windows (Windows 2000 Limited Edition, Windows XP Professional
x64 Edition, Windows Server 2003, 64-bit versions of Windows Vista, 7, 8 and Windows Server
2008). W0W64 is designed to take care of all the differences between 32-bit Windows and 64-bit
Windows, particularly involving structural changes to Windows itself. |
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The 64-bit Windows isolates 32-bit applications from 64-bit applications which includes preventing
file and registry collisions. Console, GUI, and service applications are supported. The 64-bit
operating system provides interoperability across the 32/64 boundary for scenarios such as cut
and paste and COM. |
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However, the 32-bit processes cannot load 64-bit DLLs for execution, and 64-bit processes
cannot load 32-bit DLLs for execution. This restriction does not apply to DLLs loaded as data files
or image resource files. |
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