Obviously only the 32-bit version can be installed on a 32-bit version of Windows, but there should not be the automatic assumption that if you’re running a 64-bit version of Windows, that the 64-bit version of Office is the logical choice. If you are running a 64-bit version of Windows deciding on which version to install will depend completely on how you use Microsoft Office. Windows 7 64-bit has proven to be very popular in both consumer and business environments, and Microsoft has been working hard to ensure that it’s full product suite accommodates both platforms. There was comprehensive driver support (eventually) and very few compatibility or stability issues.

Installing Office 2010 64-bit on Windows 7 64-bitĪlthough Windows XP came in a 64-bit flavour, Windows Vista was the first Microsoft OS to make it especially accessible and feasible for everyday computing. Software Assurance customers will have access to the media from April 27 th.

Customers who buy the physical media will receive both versions. According to the Microsoft 2010 Engineering blog, customers who have access to download the product media (such as customers with a VL agreement with Software Assurance, and MSDN/TechNet subscribers) will have a choice about which version they would like to download (both are available).

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