Nvidia stopped producing drivers for 32-bit systems

Although it may be that many people have switched to 64-bit machines until now, if you are still using 32-bit, there is one more reason to switch to 64-bit. The 390 version of the Nvidia graphics driver to be released in January will be the final version that supports Windows (7, 8 / 8.1, 10), Linux and FreeBSD 32-bit.

32-bit drivers will be updated for another year, but all new features, improved performance, new hardware support will require the device to run 64-bit OS and use drivers. 64-bit.

There are not many reasons for you to continue using the 32-bit version by 64-bit Windows, which has much higher security. Although it depends on the workload, basically 64-bit applications also run faster than 32-bit. Those who are still using 32-bit OS will be subject to certain restrictions.

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There are not many reasons for you to continue using 64-bit OSs

There are also software problems: 32-bit Windows runs both 16-bit Windows and 16-bit, 32-bit DOS applications. But 64-bit Windows does not. Virtualization software like VMware and emulator software like DOSbox will probably be the necessary option if anyone still needs to run the above versions.

Although PC has a long history of support for compatibility and older versions, 16-bit, 32-bit and software software will become more and more difficult to use in the next few years. The driver does not support is also part of the cause. Another reason is that Intel also plans to stop supporting BIOS on firmware from 2020 onwards. This change will prevent you from booting the 16-bit OS (and most 32-bit OSs) on new hardware.

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