{"id":71695,"date":"2014-08-27T00:09:25","date_gmt":"2014-08-26T22:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onsoftware.en.softonic.com\/?p=71695"},"modified":"2025-07-02T00:31:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T07:31:06","slug":"chrome-64-bit-for-windows-offers-security-and-speed-available-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/chrome-64-bit-for-windows-offers-security-and-speed-available-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Chrome update brings 64-bit for Windows, offers security and speed"},"content":{"rendered":"

We knew a 64-bit version<\/a> of Google Chrome for Windows was coming and now it’s finally here. This version promises fewer crashes<\/strong>, better performance and security<\/strong>. The 64-bit architecture allows Chrome to utilize modern hardware to its full potential.<\/p>\n

According to Will Harris, a software engineer at Google, Chrome 64-bit offers a 15% improvement in video decoding<\/strong> performance. This means high definition YouTube videos will play smoother.<\/p>\n

One of the biggest advantages of the 64-bit architecture is its stability, though I have managed to crash the browser already.<\/p>\n

\"ChromeFor now, Chrome 64-bit is opt-in only, meaning you’ll have to manually download it<\/strong>. Google is not forcing Chrome users to upgrade to the new version yet. And don’t worry, Google will continue supporting the normal 32-bit version “for the foreseeable future.”<\/p>\n

Before you upgrade, you should know that Chrome 64-bit doesn’t support 32-bit plugins<\/strong>. This shouldn’t be a problem as plugins like Adobe Flash<\/strong> and Microsoft Silverlight<\/strong> offer 64-bit versions. Sites like YouTube and Netflix worked fine for me after upgrading.<\/p>\n

To try out Chrome 64-bit yourself, click on the download link<\/a> here. Be sure to close Chrome before installing to avoid any conflicts.<\/p>\n

Mac users still don’t have a 64-bit version of Chrome yet but Google is working on it<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Source: The Chromium Blog<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Follow Lewis on Twitter: @lewisleong<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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