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Why is Windows 8.1 x64 bigger than x32 on HD and Greater on DVD?

That is a good question, why is Windows 8.1 x64 bigger than x32 on HD and Greater on DVD?

This is because the x64 supports also the x32 eg. x86 Software via WOW (Windows on Windows) subsystem.

But this is not only in Windows 8 x64 so, but also on Windows 7 x64 and on the new operating system Windows 10!

See also:
... how big should be the Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 disk partition size?
... what is the difference between Windows 8 x64 to x86,x32 and Win 8.1?
... I'm running Windows-8 x32/x86 (32 bit) or x64 (32-bit) installed edition ?

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The key difference between Windows 8 / 8.1 x64 to x86,x32 x64 only on x64 CPUs The 64-bit support and the advantages/disadvantage they offer: Advantages x64

What is the difference between Windows 8 x64 to x86,x32 and Win 8.1?

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