IE 32 versus IE 64

I have Windows 7 Ultimate x64, which includes both 32 and 64 bit versions
of IE. I normally use the 32 bit version, but I have discovered that
when I click on a link in a newsgroup or text file, the 64 bit version
of IE is loaded. I only noticed because links to flash videos weren't
working. Is there some way to ensure that IE 32 is always called as the
default browser?
--
Crash

"In politics, stupidity is not a handicap."
~ Napoleon Bonaparte ~

On Sat, 27 Nov 2010 07:51:40 -0500, "Dave \"Crash\" Dummy"
wrote:
I have Windows 7 Ultimate x64, which includes both 32 and 64 bit
versions
of IE. I normally use the 32 bit version, but I have discovered that
when I click on a link in a newsgroup or text file, the 64 bit
version
of IE is loaded. I only noticed because links to flash videos
weren't
working. Is there some way to ensure that IE 32 is always called as
the
default browser?

You might be able to goto the Program Defaults off of Control Panel,
goto set default program to start for HTTP, and browse to the IE.exe
to start on default.

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On 27/11/2010 12:51, Dave "Crash" Dummy wrote:
I have Windows 7 Ultimate x64, which includes both 32 and 64 bit versions
of IE. I normally use the 32 bit version, but I have discovered that
when I click on a link in a newsgroup or text file, the 64 bit version
of IE is loaded. I only noticed because links to flash videos weren't
working. Is there some way to ensure that IE 32 is always called as the
default browser?

I have the same thing. I've had to install Java both 32 and 64-bit versions.
The two iexplore.exe files have the same details about version number
etc, and no mention of 32 or 64 bit. I notice a difference in size,
though; the 32-bit one = 658 KB, the 64-bit one = 681 KB.

My default browser is Firefox.

Ed

On 27/11/2010 17:56, Ed Cryer wrote:
On 27/11/2010 12:51, Dave "Crash" Dummy wrote:
I have Windows 7 Ultimate x64, which includes both 32 and 64 bit versions
of IE. I normally use the 32 bit version, but I have discovered that
when I click on a link in a newsgroup or text file, the 64 bit version
of IE is loaded. I only noticed because links to flash videos weren't
working. Is there some way to ensure that IE 32 is always called as the
default browser?

I have the same thing. I've had to install Java both 32 and 64-bit
versions.
The two iexplore.exe files have the same details about version number
etc, and no mention of 32 or 64 bit. I notice a difference in size,
though; the 32-bit one = 658 KB, the 64-bit one = 681 KB.

My default browser is Firefox.

Ed



Ah, I've noticed that if you look in the 64-bit version's Help/ About
IE, it mentions 64-bit there.

Ed

?Hi, Crash.

I can explain some of the mystery - but some of it mystifies me, too.

First, both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of IE8 are included in 64-bit Win7,
as you found. You will find them at:
32-bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
64-bit: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

Win7 is set to run the 32-bit version by default, since MS recognized that
some functions - such as Flash - will not run in 64-bit IE (or other
browser), but will run fine in 32-bit IE running in 64-bit Win7. We can run
64-bit IE by browsing to its iexplore.exe and clicking (or double-clicking)
it. We can also create shortcut or pin it to the Toolbar or Start menu,
like any other program.

To change the default, we must edit the Registry to point to Program Files,
rather than Program Files (x86). I did that, but I'm not sure it's a good
idea. I often hit a roadblock when trying to watch a video; then I have to
Copy the URL, start 32-bit IE, and Paste the URL into the Address Bar.

The part that mystifies me is about linking to IE from an email or NG: Why
does it sometimes start 64-bit IE, if the 32-bit default has not been
changed?

It seems to me the REAL fix needs to come from Adobe. Their new "Square"
version of Flash is supposed to work in 64-bit browsers, but my experience
with it has been less than impressive. To read Adobe's version of the
current situation, and download "a preview release of Flash Player with the
codename 'Square'", see their TechNote:
Flash Player on 64-bit operating systems
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/000/6b3af6c9.html

If you try this, be sure to let us know how well it works for you.

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX

Microsoft Windows MVP (2002-9/30/10)
Windows Live Mail Version 2011 (Build 15.4.3502.0922) in Win7 Ultimate x64
SP1 RC


"Dave "Crash" Dummy" wrote in message
...

I have Windows 7 Ultimate x64, which includes both 32 and 64 bit versions
of IE. I normally use the 32 bit version, but I have discovered that
when I click on a link in a newsgroup or text file, the 64 bit version
of IE is loaded. I only noticed because links to flash videos weren't
working. Is there some way to ensure that IE 32 is always called as the
default browser?
--
Crash

Big Steel wrote:
On Sat, 27 Nov 2010 07:51:40 -0500, "Dave \"Crash\" Dummy"
wrote:
I have Windows 7 Ultimate x64, which includes both 32 and 64 bit
versions of IE. I normally use the 32 bit version, but I have
discovered that when I click on a link in a newsgroup or text file,
the 64 bit version of IE is loaded. I only noticed because links to
flash videos weren't working. Is there some way to ensure that IE 32
is always called as the default browser?

You might be able to goto the Program Defaults off of Control Panel,
goto set default program to start for HTTP, and browse to the IE.exe
to start on default.

Your post is unintelligible - perhaps you would care to edit it so that it
is comprehensible to others?

Nou **** off terug na skool English samestelling om behoorlik te leer.

"Disbelief" wrote in message
...
Big Steel wrote:
On Sat, 27 Nov 2010 07:51:40 -0500, "Dave \"Crash\" Dummy"
wrote:
I have Windows 7 Ultimate x64, which includes both 32 and 64 bit
versions of IE. I normally use the 32 bit version, but I have
discovered that when I click on a link in a newsgroup or text file,
the 64 bit version of IE is loaded. I only noticed because links to
flash videos weren't working. Is there some way to ensure that IE 32
is always called as the default browser?

You might be able to goto the Program Defaults off of Control Panel,
goto set default program to start for HTTP, and browse to the IE.exe
to start on default.

Your post is unintelligible - perhaps you would care to edit it so that it
is comprehensible to others?

Most readers will be able to mentally separate 'goto' into the correct two
words. Why can't you?

R. C. White wrote:
?Hi, Crash.

I can explain some of the mystery - but some of it mystifies me, too.



First, both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of IE8 are included in 64-bit
Win7, as you found. You will find them at: 32-bit: C:\Program
Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe 64-bit: C:\Program
Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

Win7 is set to run the 32-bit version by default, since MS recognized
that some functions - such as Flash - will not run in 64-bit IE (or
other browser), but will run fine in 32-bit IE running in 64-bit
Win7. We can run 64-bit IE by browsing to its iexplore.exe and
clicking (or double-clicking) it. We can also create shortcut or pin
it to the Toolbar or Start menu, like any other program.

To change the default, we must edit the Registry to point to Program
Files, rather than Program Files (x86). I did that, but I'm not sure
it's a good idea. I often hit a roadblock when trying to watch a
video; then I have to Copy the URL, start 32-bit IE, and Paste the
URL into the Address Bar.

The part that mystifies me is about linking to IE from an email or
NG: Why does it sometimes start 64-bit IE, if the 32-bit default has
not been changed?

That is the big mystery and annoyance. I have not changed the default
from 32 bit. In fact, I went back and manually reset it as the default.

It seems to me the REAL fix needs to come from Adobe. Their new
"Square" version of Flash is supposed to work in 64-bit browsers, but
my experience with it has been less than impressive. To read
Adobe's version of the current situation, and download "a preview
release of Flash Player with the codename 'Square'", see their
TechNote: Flash Player on 64-bit operating systems
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/000/6b3af6c9.html

If you try this, be sure to let us know how well it works for you.

I don't do beta testing unless I get paid for it. Anyway, that isn't
really a solution.
--
Crash

What happens online, stays online.

Dave "Crash" Dummy

I don't do beta testing unless I get paid for it. Anyway, that isn't
really a solution.

Since when did ever a Beta tester get paid for doing Beta tests ?? Just curious as
why you posted that and if that is the case ,why am I not rich yet. :-)

--
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Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
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"Dave "Crash" Dummy" wrote in message
...
R. C. White wrote:
?Hi, Crash.

I can explain some of the mystery - but some of it mystifies me, too.



First, both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of IE8 are included in 64-bit Win7, as you
found. You will find them at: 32-bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet
Explorer\iexplore.exe 64-bit: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

Win7 is set to run the 32-bit version by default, since MS recognized
that some functions - such as Flash - will not run in 64-bit IE (or other
browser), but will run fine in 32-bit IE running in 64-bit Win7. We can run
64-bit IE by browsing to its iexplore.exe and clicking (or double-clicking) it.
We can also create shortcut or pin
it to the Toolbar or Start menu, like any other program.

To change the default, we must edit the Registry to point to Program Files,
rather than Program Files (x86). I did that, but I'm not sure
it's a good idea. I often hit a roadblock when trying to watch a
video; then I have to Copy the URL, start 32-bit IE, and Paste the URL into the
Address Bar.

The part that mystifies me is about linking to IE from an email or NG: Why does
it sometimes start 64-bit IE, if the 32-bit default has not been changed?

That is the big mystery and annoyance. I have not changed the default
from 32 bit. In fact, I went back and manually reset it as the default.

It seems to me the REAL fix needs to come from Adobe. Their new "Square" version
of Flash is supposed to work in 64-bit browsers, but
my experience with it has been less than impressive. To read
Adobe's version of the current situation, and download "a preview
release of Flash Player with the codename 'Square'", see their
TechNote: Flash Player on 64-bit operating systems
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/000/6b3af6c9.html

If you try this, be sure to let us know how well it works for you.

I don't do beta testing unless I get paid for it. Anyway, that isn't
really a solution.
--
Crash

What happens online, stays online.

On Sat, 27 Nov 2010 19:26:34 -0000, "Disbelief"
wrote:
Big Steel wrote:
On Sat, 27 Nov 2010 07:51:40 -0500, "Dave \"Crash\" Dummy"
wrote:
I have Windows 7 Ultimate x64, which includes both 32 and 64 bit
versions of IE. I normally use the 32 bit version, but I have
discovered that when I click on a link in a newsgroup or text
file,
the 64 bit version of IE is loaded. I only noticed because links
to
flash videos weren't working. Is there some way to ensure that
IE 32
is always called as the default browser?

You might be able to goto the Program Defaults off of Control
Panel,
goto set default program to start for HTTP, and browse to the
IE.exe
to start on default.


Your post is unintelligible - perhaps you

would care to edit it so that it
is comprehensible to others?

A home user like you would not understand it. I see your nose is
opened wide on the chase across ng(s). I open noses like that. It is
what I do is open a nose on a ho. :-)

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On Sat, 27 Nov 2010 11:31:27 -0800, "Valorie *~"
wrote:
"Disbelief" wrote in
message
...
Big Steel wrote:
On Sat, 27 Nov 2010 07:51:40 -0500, "Dave \"Crash\" Dummy"
wrote:
I have Windows 7 Ultimate x64, which includes both 32 and 64 bit
versions of IE. I normally use the 32 bit version, but I have
discovered that when I click on a link in a newsgroup or text
file,
the 64 bit version of IE is loaded. I only noticed because
links to
flash videos weren't working. Is there some way to ensure that
IE 32
is always called as the default browser?

You might be able to goto the Program Defaults off of Control
Panel,
goto set default program to start for HTTP, and browse to the
IE.exe
to start on default.

Your post is unintelligible - perhaps you would care to edit it
so that it
is comprehensible to others?


Most readers will be able to mentally separate 'goto' into the
correct two
words. Why can't you?

Most users of computers don't have the countless problems you have,
and my 90 year old mother is better with computers than you are. Why
can't you do the simplest things with a computer?

You are given simple links and you can't follow them, and you run
around to other ng(s) asking the same questions, you get the same
answers and still you cannot do it.

Goto is a statement in COBOL and VB, and I have written many programs
over the years using the goto statement. So I use goto at times. Is
it the end of the world for you? Now you can go to standing in your
corner in your computer room.

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Since when did ever a Beta tester get paid for doing Beta tests ??

I know some companies will give, at least, a free copy of the released
version, so in a sense, beta testers are paid.

"Peter Foldes" wrote in message
...
Dave "Crash" Dummy

I don't do beta testing unless I get paid for it. Anyway, that isn't
really a solution.

Since when did ever a Beta tester get paid for doing Beta tests ?? Just
curious as why you posted that and if that is the case ,why am I not rich
yet. :-)

--
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Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights.
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"Dave "Crash" Dummy" wrote in message
...
R. C. White wrote:
?Hi, Crash.

I can explain some of the mystery - but some of it mystifies me, too.



First, both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of IE8 are included in 64-bit
Win7, as you found. You will find them at: 32-bit: C:\Program Files
(x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe 64-bit: C:\Program
Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

Win7 is set to run the 32-bit version by default, since MS recognized
that some functions - such as Flash - will not run in 64-bit IE (or
other browser), but will run fine in 32-bit IE running in 64-bit Win7.
We can run 64-bit IE by browsing to its iexplore.exe and clicking (or
double-clicking) it. We can also create shortcut or pin
it to the Toolbar or Start menu, like any other program.

To change the default, we must edit the Registry to point to Program
Files, rather than Program Files (x86). I did that, but I'm not sure
it's a good idea. I often hit a roadblock when trying to watch a
video; then I have to Copy the URL, start 32-bit IE, and Paste the URL
into the Address Bar.

The part that mystifies me is about linking to IE from an email or NG:
Why does it sometimes start 64-bit IE, if the 32-bit default has not
been changed?

That is the big mystery and annoyance. I have not changed the default
from 32 bit. In fact, I went back and manually reset it as the default.

It seems to me the REAL fix needs to come from Adobe. Their new
"Square" version of Flash is supposed to work in 64-bit browsers, but
my experience with it has been less than impressive. To read
Adobe's version of the current situation, and download "a preview
release of Flash Player with the codename 'Square'", see their
TechNote: Flash Player on 64-bit operating systems
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/000/6b3af6c9.html

If you try this, be sure to let us know how well it works for you.

I don't do beta testing unless I get paid for it. Anyway, that isn't
really a solution.
--
Crash

What happens online, stays online.

Valorie *~ wrote:
"Disbelief" wrote in message
...
Big Steel wrote:
On Sat, 27 Nov 2010 07:51:40 -0500, "Dave \"Crash\" Dummy"
wrote:
I have Windows 7 Ultimate x64, which includes both 32 and 64 bit
versions of IE. I normally use the 32 bit version, but I have
discovered that when I click on a link in a newsgroup or text file,
the 64 bit version of IE is loaded. I only noticed because links to
flash videos weren't working. Is there some way to ensure that IE
32 is always called as the default browser?

You might be able to goto the Program Defaults off of Control Panel,
goto set default program to start for HTTP, and browse to the IE.exe
to start on default.

Your post is unintelligible - perhaps you would care to edit it so
that it is comprehensible to others?

Most readers will be able to mentally separate 'goto' into the
correct two words. Why can't you?

Grammatically the sentence is wrong - but that's a Yank for you!

On Sat, 27 Nov 2010 16:55:36 -0500, "Dave \"Crash\" Dummy"
wrote:
R. C. White wrote:
?Hi, Crash.

I can explain some of the mystery - but some of it mystifies me,
too.



First, both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of IE8 are included in
64-bit
Win7, as you found. You will find them at: 32-bit: C:\Program
Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe 64-bit: C:\Program
Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

Win7 is set to run the 32-bit version by default, since MS
recognized
that some functions - such as Flash - will not run in 64-bit IE
(or
other browser), but will run fine in 32-bit IE running in 64-bit
Win7. We can run 64-bit IE by browsing to its iexplore.exe and
clicking (or double-clicking) it. We can also create shortcut or
pin
it to the Toolbar or Start menu, like any other program.

To change the default, we must edit the Registry to point to
Program
Files, rather than Program Files (x86). I did that, but I'm not
sure
it's a good idea. I often hit a roadblock when trying to watch a
video; then I have to Copy the URL, start 32-bit IE, and Paste
the
URL into the Address Bar.

The part that mystifies me is about linking to IE from an email
or
NG: Why does it sometimes start 64-bit IE, if the 32-bit default
has
not been changed?


That is the big mystery and annoyance. I have not changed the
default
from 32 bit. In fact, I went back and manually reset it as the
default.


It seems to me the REAL fix needs to come from Adobe. Their new
"Square" version of Flash is supposed to work in 64-bit browsers,
but
my experience with it has been less than impressive. To read
Adobe's version of the current situation, and download "a preview
release of Flash Player with the codename 'Square'", see their
TechNote: Flash Player on 64-bit operating systems
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/000/6b3af6c9.html

If you try this, be sure to let us know how well it works for you.


I don't do beta testing unless I get paid for it. Anyway, that isn't
really a solution.

If I was concerned about this, then I would hack the registry and
change the keys in the shell\open\command Hkeys.

This link talks about it, but a virus is changing the keys. You can
change the keys yourself to point to the program to use as the
default. It's just an example of where the keys are located.

http://www.righthealth.com/topic/HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT

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On Sat, 27 Nov 2010 23:36:22 -0000, "Disbelief"
wrote:
Most readers will be able to mentally separate 'goto' into the
correct two words. Why can't you?




Grammatically the sentence is wrong - but that's a Yank for you!

It sounds like you are smoking that crack again and on the chase.

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