few days ago I asked about download links for official (MS) IE 10 here on forum.
It was provided:
IE10 (x64): http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/E/0/CE0AB8AE-E6B7-43F7-9290-F8EB0EA54FB5/IE10-Windows6.1-x64-en-us.exe
Computers that I am installing IE10 are running 64bit Windows 7 Full and Embedded. The description below is exact for both types of OS.
1. x86 version from the link above doesn't run on 64 (the message: not compatible with OS you are running)
2. x64 installs fine.
Some confusions:
a) in about of IE no BITs shown which may mean 32 bit browser running. This is not a problem I saw that About is not a "reliable" place for the info.
b) in all programs only one IE icon appears and there are no 64bit in icon name (usually 2 IE icons appear, one for x64).
c) when right click on a IE icon in all programs the path is c:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\... that indicated 64bit IE.
But in Windows Explorer there are no Program Files folder and only c:\Program Filed (x86) in which Internet Explorer resides.
d) and last: in task manager Processes when start IE 2 processes appear: iexplore.exe and iexplore.exe *32
Looks like I got some "hybrid" of IE. And 32 bit version is not there
I don't really mind about it as soon as it will not create any problem.
As I know 64 should perform better but could have incompatibility with 32 bit plugins (I have to check with our apps suppliers).
Could somebody clarify or confirm that what I am experiencing is normal?
And also 64 bit IE vs 32 bit pros/cons.
Thx.
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