So you're thinking about going to Windows 7, eh? Chances are your head is swimming in a sea of TLAs and confusing charts-- enough to have the most adamant Microsoft defender reaching for a something ...

I have a bit of a newbish question. What do I need to get a 64-bit version of the OS installed? I had assumed that I just needed a 64-bit processor, but my system does not want to boot from the 64-bit ...

Windows 7 was launched officially last week amidst launch parties and fanfare. As always, Microsoft gave its customers an option to get the Windows 7 DVD from retail stores or download the Windows 7 ...

With the upcoming release of Windows 7, the question is raised again on whether you should install the 32-bit version (x86) of the operating system or move up to 64-bit (x64). This is something that's ...

Ask Ars was one of the first features of the newly born Ars Technica back in 1998. And now, as then, it’s all about your questions and our community’s answers. Each week, we’ll dig into our bag of ...