Why are some processes in Windows 8 32-bit? For example: I have the 64 bit version of iTunes, but it is a 32 bit process(in Task Manager). Why is this so?
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Why are some processes in Windows 8 32-bit? For example: I have the 64 bit version of iTunes, but it is a 32 bit process(in Task Manager). Why is this so?
Best Answer
It costs less to do nothing than it does to do something.
Before there was 64-bit there was 32-bit. And 32-bit applications continue to work in 64-bit Windows. Therefore, a company looks at their product and says "hmm.. does it work? Yes? Then don't do anything".