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#1 DimplesAkaKaren

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Posted 20 December 2011 - 01:00 PM

When I go to Start Up, why do I see Internet Explorer and Internet Explorer 64 Bit?

Do I need both? If so, what's the purpose of two? If not, which one can I delete?

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Posted 20 December 2011 - 01:07 PM

DimplesAkaKaren, on 20 December 2011 - 01:00 PM, said:

When I go to Start Up, why do I see Internet Explorer and Internet Explorer 64 Bit?

Do I need both? If so, what's the purpose of two? If not, which one can I delete?

From what I've read IE 64-bit can't use all of the plug-ins that the 32-bit version can, so MS gives you the option. I unpinned the 64-bit version from the Start menu, but it's just a matter of personal preference.

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Posted 20 December 2011 - 01:21 PM

compnovo, on 20 December 2011 - 01:07 PM, said:

DimplesAkaKaren, on 20 December 2011 - 01:00 PM, said:

When I go to Start Up, why do I see Internet Explorer and Internet Explorer 64 Bit?

Do I need both? If so, what's the purpose of two? If not, which one can I delete?

Ahhhh...ok. It's actually under All Programs. I should just leave it there?

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Posted 20 December 2011 - 01:30 PM

Won't hurt anything.

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Posted 20 December 2011 - 01:36 PM

Right now, there really is no use for 64-bit Internet Exploder, so just ignore that one. It can access more ram, but has fewer addons, and the ram thing isn't an issue for the regular version (32-bit) anyway.

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