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Posted by Laud at Dec 4, 2014, 2:08:38 AM
confused   64-bit system but 32-bit installed
I am a new-ish user of the program (not a developer) and need a little help understanding why a 32-bit version was installed though I have a 64-bit system. I would like to have the 64-bit version in hopes to create better or faster renderings.

I started using SH3D version 4.3 which is still on my computer (32-bit), but recently downloaded Java web start version 4.5. I actually came upon this issue after looking into my program memory cap based on multiple posts suggesting increasing the cap to improve renderings. It seems that version 4.3 should have "chosen" to install the 64-bit version of Sweet Home under 64-bit Windows. My computer is somewhat old and runs windows vista. Could my Vista be 32-bit even though my operating system isn't? Is there anyway to force a 64-bit install? I have run in on my computer via the portable version download.

While I'm at it, can anyone explain the Java web start vs a normal program install? Is there an advantage to either?

Any advice is appreciated!! Thanks!