32 and 64 bit machines?

This shows my ignorance, but if I bought a 64 bit machine could I transfer my Word documents, and other data from my 32 bit machine?
Would Turbo Tax documents transfer so that I could import last year's return to the 2009 program?

I have read that many 32 bit programs/applications do not work with 64 bit software, but I don't know how it all works.

Thanks,
Jerry

 

I have a 32 bit desktop and 64 bit laptop and never have a problem sharing files. I just use 64 bit versions of software when installing on my laptop. If no 64 bit version is available, software will still install fine. I'm sure the the smart guys can give the technical reasons why, but bottom line is I've never had a problem. I've used turbo tax, ms products etc between the two systems.

 

Thanks, Fontain,

That was what I was wanting to know.

Regards,
Jerry

 

Hey Jerry,

only certain programs have to be 64bit. the ones that need to be are the programs that use drivers such as system imaging software,firewalls,antivirus,defrag etc.
everything else can be 32bit.
64bit versions are faster.

ive used a 64bit version of windows for around 14 months I think and no issues regarding 64bit.

 

Hi Lodore,

Good to hear from you, and thanks. I am not in the market for a new computer at this time, but was thinking if I did get one if it would be a 64 bit, and what would be the problem transferring data from 32 to 64. Also would my back-ups work?

I think I have a much better idea now. Thanks again.

Regards,
Jerry

 

Hey Jerry,
you wont have problems transfering data from 32bit to 64bit.
what type of backups do you have and where do you store them?

 

Hi Lodore,
I just have some data such as taxes and a fair number of Word documents plus photos.
I store them on an external hard drive.

Regards,
Jerry

 

Hey Jerry,
I dont see any issues then.

 

Thanks, did you get my latst PM?
Regards,
Jerry

 

I just bought a new 64-bit HP laptop last Friday and didn't have any prob transferring my files (Matlab, word, latex, etc.) from my old 32-bit laptop.