With the 32-bit version of Office, the application can only use up to 2GB of memory, even when more is available in your computer. Using the 64-bit version of Office will for instance allow you to work with large data sets like Excel workbooks or Project files that are over 2GB in size.
How do I know if I have Office 32-bit or 64-bit?
How to check your Office version
- Start Word.
- Click on Account.
- Click on About Word.
- See if it says 32-bit or 64-bit at the end of the Microsoft Word line.
How can I upgrade my Office 2013 32-bit to 64-bit?
All you need to do is uninstall Office 32 bit first restart your computer, then install the 64 bit version of Microsoft Office.
Should I install 32 or 64-bit?
For most people, 64-bit Windows is today’s standard and you should use it to take advantage of security features, better performance, and increased RAM capability. The only reasons you’d want to stick with 32-bit Windows are: Your computer has a 32-bit processor.
Does Office 2013 come 64-bit?
There are two versions of Office 2013 available for installation, 32-bit and 64-bit. We recommend the 32-bit version of Office for most users, because it’s more compatible with most other applications, especially 3rd-party add-ins.
Can I install 32 bit operating system on 64 bit machine?
You cannot install a 64 bit operating system on a 32 bit Processor. It is quite possible that the machine is both 32 and 64 bit, but the manufacturer put on the 32-bit system.
Can 32 bit MS Office installed on 64 bit OS?
By default, when you install a 64-bit version of Office, you also install the 32-bit version is installed along with the 64-bit system. You must explicitly select the Microsoft Office 64-bit version installation option.
Can 32 bit and 64 bit installations coexist?
Installation of 64-bit products into the 32-bit installation will corrupt or mix the different bit versions in an incompatible fashion. NetSetup installations also downloads some .dlls in the installation process and would result in an incompatible mixture of 32 and 64 bit dlls.
What is a 64 bit office?
The 64-bit office is built to handle large data sets. If you’re working with data points in the hundred thousand or even millions, 64-bit Office is probably your best bet. There’s also a slight performance boost with 64-bit.
