Although earlier versions of Windows operating systems, such as the Windows® XP® Professional operating system, were available in 64-bit editions, these versions provided limited application compatibility when compared with the 32-bit editions. Additionally, the relative scarcity of 64-bit drivers for existing hardware made selecting the 64-bit edition a significant compromise.
The 64-bit editions of Windows 7 overcome the application incompatibility issues that affected the 64-bit edition of earlier versions of Windows. The 64-bit drivers are now readily available for most commonly used devices in the 64-bit edition of Windows 7.
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