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    CHM help file

    I have IrfanView 64 installed on this Win 10 PC and just noticed that its help file appears to be:
    C:\Program Files\IrfanView\i_view32.chm

    Are the help files for the 32 and 64 bit versions therefore identical?

    Terry, East Grinstead, UK

    #2
    Yes, they seem to be identical. This might change in the future.
    IrfanView 4.62 64-bit

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      #3
      The advice is to use the 32-bit version unless you need to work with very large images.

      Advantages of IrfanView 32-bit over 64-bit version:

      • Runs on a 32-bit and 64-bit Windows
      • Loads all files/images for normal needs (max. RAM size is about 1.3 GB)
      • Needs less disc space
      • All PlugIns will work: not all PlugIns are ported (yet) to 64-bit (like OCR) and some 32-bit PlugIns must be still used in the 64-bit version, some with limitations (see the "Plugins32" folder)
      • The Unicode and many Adobe 8BF PlugIns can't work on 64-bit
      • Command line options for scanning (/scan etc.) work only in 32-bit (because no 64-bit TWAIN drivers)
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        #4
        Thanks both and sorry for delay in responding - been on holiday.

        Before seeing Bhikkhu's recommendation, I'd just installed the 64-bit update. I'll now install and use the 32-bit version instead. Presumably I can leave the 64-bit installed?

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        Terry, East Grinstead, UK

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          #5
          Yes. You can keep both versions installed and run them both at once if you want.

          I use a different toolbar for the 64-bit version to remind me which version I am using. You could also associate TIF or RAW images, which tend to be larger, with the 64-bit version.
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            #6
            Thanks, understood.

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