64 Bit Apps

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So, I am trying to figure out why Stardock apps still only support 32 bit.  I have been using objectdock for years, and after switching to x64 I've generally had no issues with the exception of a few IT apps.  Unfortunately these apps will only launch in 32 bit mode when running from Object dock.   I am honestly surprised that considering x64 has been a growing standard for a few years now that there are no 64 bit versions of these applications.  I have read several forum posts saying that apps like object dock 2.0 were supposed to be available in x64 bit but clearly that is not the case.

Does ANYONE know when Stardock apps will finally be available in native 64 bit versions?

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

That is unusual.  As far as I am aware ObjectDock is capable of launching any app, it doesn't care if it is 32 or 64 bit.  There has been some confusion over some paths I think in the past, but in terms of launching a 32 bit executable vs a 64 bit one it really shouldn't care.

What other products are not available in 64 bit versions?

Just to avoid confusion, all Stardock products will install in program files (x86) as thats how the installers work, and as a general rule all configuration apps will be 32 bit as there is no gain being 64 bit and having to ship two versions in the installer, but any bits that need to be 64 bit to work will be 64 bit on a 64 bit OS.  For example WindowBlinds, Start8, Tiles, Decor8, WindowFX etc are all native 64 bit in the areas where it gains anything.

None of the games are 64 bit.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Specifically I am referring to Object dock.  The specific issue is a Microsoft Management Console applet for Exchange Server that I need to launch via a command prompt because it requires a special configuration before launching.

 

When object dock launches cmd.exe, it runs it in 32 bit mode instead of 64 bit mode, because of this, the MMC runs in 32 bit mode, but the applet is 64 bit only.... Is there something specific I am missing to force Object dock to launch the 64 bit command prompt instead of the 32 bit one?\\

I am Running Windows 8 Pro x64 and Object Dock 2.0

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