Why does windows still have non 64 bit versions?
1. Intel's first generation of Atom processors was 32-bit only. This means that there were 32-bit processors sold until 2010.
The Short Answer
1. Intel's first generation of Atom processors was 32-bit only. This means that there were 32-bit processors sold until 2010. It's a bit early to cut off support for them. 2. After people complained about Vista's requirements, Microsoft decided to put some effort into keeping the system requirements low. The Windows 10 technical preview has exactly the same system requirements as Vista Home Premium, meaning any computer running Vista (other than the "Intel was mad that their graphics chips sucked too much to run Vista so lets remove features until they work" Home Basic version) can upgrade all the way to Windows 10.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Requirements, vista, processors
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Is there a simple explanation for why windows still have non 64 bit versions?
1. Intel's first generation of Atom processors was 32-bit only. This means that there were 32-bit processors sold until 2010. It's a bit early to cut off support for them. 2. After people complained about Vista's requirements, Microsoft decided to…
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