Windows 8, How to start 64 bit internet explorer?

Compman55 · 11-06-2012, 08:14 PM

I can't find it. In 7, you could use the 32 bit (default) and the 64 bit version, all from the start menu or search.

lxskllr · 11-06-2012, 08:28 PM

Look in Program Files. I don't have a 64bit install to check, but you should find in there somewhere assuming you installed 64bit Windows.

Compman55 · 11-06-2012, 08:55 PM

There is an iexplorer in each program files and program files (x86).

When I launch them, I cant tell what is the 32 bit and the 64 bit. It doesn't tell me under about in the help menu. I don't know of any other way to tell.

Steltek · 11-06-2012, 08:58 PM

In Windows 7, the 64 bit version of IE is located in Program Files, while the 32 bit version is located in Program Files (x86).

I suspect that this carries over to Win8 as well.

Steltek · 11-06-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Steltek

In Windows 7, the 64 bit version of IE is located in Program Files, while the 32 bit version is located in Program Files (x86).

I suspect that this carries over to Win8 as well.

Read up a little further on this.

Apparently, the Metro version if IE10 always runs in 64 bit mode. The desktop version doesn't -- it apparently doesn't matter which location you start the desktop version from -- unless you force it to 64 bit:

http://www.lockergnome.com/windows/2...run-in-64-bit/

mechBgon · 11-06-2012, 11:18 PM

Using EPM also switches on AppContainer in the Desktop version of IE10. Worth noting: if you have 32-bit Windows, you effectively lose both EPM and AppContainer options. That will hold true for Win7 too, once IE10 is available on Win7.

This is a factor to consider if you're doing an upgrade from a previous Windows to Win8. If you use the $40 downloadable upgrade path, you reportedly cannot switch up to 64-bit if the existing installation is 32-bit. With the packaged upgrade kit, you get both 32 and 64 discs, and can switch up to 64 if you don't mind nuking the existing Windows/programs/settings in the process.

So I'd say if you're on a 32-bit version of Windows and want to upgrade, it's worth the extra $20ish to get the packaged upgrade, since it means you don't end up with a 4GB RAM ceiling and some of your security options missing.