Answered Switch Office 2010 from 32-bit to 64-bit

  • Donnerstag, 25. August 2011 17:25
     
     
    I currently run Win 7 64-bit OS and would like to switch Office 2010 Professional from 32-bit to 64-bit.  Can this be done with my existing product key and what are the procedures?
    Paul

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  • Donnerstag, 25. August 2011 20:15
     
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    Unless you are working with very large Excel or Project files, the best practice is to stick to 32-bit Office even on 64-bit Windows. It seems counterintuitive, but the truth is that some Office solutions/add-ins don't work with 64-bit Office and you're likely to hit compatibilty issues that you wouldn't hit with 32-bit Office.

    Here's some more info:

    http://blogs.technet.com/b/office2010/archive/2010/02/23/understanding-64-bit-office.aspx

     


    Visit the Office 2010 Compatibility Resource Center http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/office/ff460851.aspx And the Office Resource Kit Blog http://blogs.technet.com/b/office_resource_kit/
  • Montag, 7. Mai 2012 22:27
     
     

    Almost a year later.   Is it still not advised to be on 64 bit?

    Even if it is then how would I switch to 64 bit?