Windows 7 x64 Internet Explorer 32 or 64 bits

[Coolharmony2]

Hi,

In Windows 7 x64 :

We have Internet Explorer 32 and 64 bits.

Should i use the 64 bits version ?

Thank-you !

 

[mechBgon]

64-bit will have some potential security benefits. The JavaScript rendering engine is reportedly slower though, if that matters (I hear they're planning to resolve that in IE10). You may also encounter browser add-ons that are 32-bit-only.

 

[wilson0416]

I think nothing much different between 32bit & 64bit, for stability better stay with 32bit.

 

[Skel]

I think nothing much different between 32bit & 64bit, for stability better stay with 32bit.

The 64bit is just as, if not more stable. There are some web sites that won't load up in the 64bit, but it won't crash out, just not load the site.

 

[Majic 7]

Haven't found but one problem so far, and that is with an addon. LastPass works perfectly but WOT is flakey. Works but if a site brings up another browser tab for something I get a Windows Explorer error. If I clear the error then the tab loads. I use all the no tracking addons that don't conflict, Smart Filter, and ActiveX filtering and haven't come across any other problems browsing. I have to disable no tracking and ActiveX filtering to get all of a site to load occasionally but I only do it for sites I am reasonably sure about.

 

[Berryracer]

I use the 32 bit version only because I play a game called Spades on MSN Games that isn't compatible with the 64 bit IE

 

[JBT]

Old benchs show IE9 64 bit being a dog for performance. I haven't looked at newer bench's of it.