Thunderbird 64-bit Install
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- BronzeLounger
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Thunderbird 64-bit Install
I attempted to migrate today from TB (32-bit) to TB (64-bit) but held off when I noticed that the installer package tries to install TB (64-bit) in the C:\Program Files (x86) library. Isn't this library typically reserved for 32-bit applications? Can anyone venture an explanation why it would not be installed in C:\Program Files library?
Regards,
Paul
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Paul
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- BronzeLounger
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Re: Thunderbird 64-bit Install
False alarm! Looks like the 64-bit installation package checks to see if a 32-bit version exists in which case it installs to the 32-bit library. If there is no 32-bit version, it installs to the 64-bit library. Seems it has to do with picking up any existing TB profiles.
Regards,
Paul
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Paul
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- UraniumLounger
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Re: Thunderbird 64-bit Install
Paul, what advantage, if any, is there to having the 64-bit version?
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- BronzeLounger
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Re: Thunderbird 64-bit Install
Truthfully, Bob, I don't know. I cannot detect any differences so far with the 64-bit version compared to the 32-bit version.
Regards,
Paul
The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The realist adjusts his sails.
Paul