Microsoft stupidity?

Downloading the Windows Help program (WinHlp32.exe) for Vista.

"The links in this section correspond to separate files available in
this download. Download the files most appropriate for you."

Windows6.0-KB917607-x64.msu

or

Windows6.0-KB917607-x86.msu


How the heck is the ordinary user supposed to know which of these
files to download?


--

Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.

....P.J. O'Rourke

"Steve" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Downloading the Windows Help program (WinHlp32.exe) for Vista.
>
> "The links in this section correspond to separate files available in
> this download. Download the files most appropriate for you."
>
> Windows6.0-KB917607-x64.msu
>
> or
>
> Windows6.0-KB917607-x86.msu
>
>
> How the heck is the ordinary user supposed to know which of these
> files to download?
>
>
> --
>
> Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of
> it.
>
> ...P.J. O'Rourke

I know that someone at Microsoft is trying to be too f*cking clever.
X64 is for the 64 bit version of Windows.
X86 is for the standard (32 bit) version of Windows (which runs on a *86
processor).
I had to do the same installation yesterday.
Regards Mike.

I guess that MS works on the premise that if a user knows that he/she needs
the file and knows where and how to get it, that the same person will also
know that x64 refers to 64bit and x86 refers to 32bit.. for something more
plausible, contact MS.. :-)


"Steve" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Downloading the Windows Help program (WinHlp32.exe) for Vista.
>
> "The links in this section correspond to separate files available in
> this download. Download the files most appropriate for you."
>
> Windows6.0-KB917607-x64.msu
>
> or
>
> Windows6.0-KB917607-x86.msu
>
>
> How the heck is the ordinary user supposed to know which of these
> files to download?
>
>
> --
>
> Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of
> it.
>
> ...P.J. O'Rourke

For 32-bit Vista: Windows6.0-KB917607-x86.msu

For 64-bit Vista: Windows6.0-KB917607-x64.msu

Go to Start > Welcome Center > View Computer Details
and look under System to determine which version of Vista
you have.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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"Steve" wrote:

Downloading the Windows Help program (WinHlp32.exe) for Vista.

"The links in this section correspond to separate files available in
this download. Download the files most appropriate for you."

Windows6.0-KB917607-x64.msu

or

Windows6.0-KB917607-x86.msu


How the heck is the ordinary user supposed to know which of these
files to download?


--

Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.

....P.J. O'Rourke

"Steve" <> wrote in news message:
...

> Windows6.0-KB917607-x64.msu
>
> Windows6.0-KB917607-x86.msu

If you have Vista 64-bit, download the first (x64) file. If you have a
32-bit version, download the second (x86) file.

Charlie42

"Steve" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Downloading the Windows Help program (WinHlp32.exe) for Vista.
>
> "The links in this section correspond to separate files available in
> this download. Download the files most appropriate for you."
>
> Windows6.0-KB917607-x64.msu
>
> or
>
> Windows6.0-KB917607-x86.msu
>
>
> How the heck is the ordinary user supposed to know which of these
> files to download?
>
>
> --
>
> Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of
> it.
>
> ...P.J. O'Rourke

Maybe x64 is for the 64 bit version of Vista and x86 is for the 32 Bit
Version.

On Tue, 2 Oct 2007 12:15:53 -0700, "Vista User"
<> wrote:

>
>"Steve" <> wrote in message
>news:.. .
>> Downloading the Windows Help program (WinHlp32.exe) for Vista.
>>
>> "The links in this section correspond to separate files available in
>> this download. Download the files most appropriate for you."
>>
>> Windows6.0-KB917607-x64.msu
>>
>> or
>>
>> Windows6.0-KB917607-x86.msu
>>
>>
>> How the heck is the ordinary user supposed to know which of these
>> files to download?
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of
>> it.
>>
>> ...P.J. O'Rourke
>
>Maybe x64 is for the 64 bit version of Vista and x86 is for the 32 Bit
>Version.
>
Maybe? You try to pass yourself as some Windows expert and you don't
even KNOW something simple like this?

ROTFLAMO!

Yes X64 always refers to something for 64 bit while X86 always refers
to 32 bit.

You're welcome.

"Adam Albright" <> wrote in message
news:...
> On Tue, 2 Oct 2007 12:15:53 -0700, "Vista User"
> <> wrote:
>
>>
>>"Steve" <> wrote in message
>>news:. ..
>>> Downloading the Windows Help program (WinHlp32.exe) for Vista.
>>>
>>> "The links in this section correspond to separate files available in
>>> this download. Download the files most appropriate for you."
>>>
>>> Windows6.0-KB917607-x64.msu
>>>
>>> or
>>>
>>> Windows6.0-KB917607-x86.msu
>>>
>>>
>>> How the heck is the ordinary user supposed to know which of these
>>> files to download?
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle
>>> of
>>> it.
>>>
>>> ...P.J. O'Rourke
>>
>>Maybe x64 is for the 64 bit version of Vista and x86 is for the 32 Bit
>>Version.
>>
> Maybe? You try to pass yourself as some Windows expert and you don't
> even KNOW something simple like this?
>
> ROTFLAMO!
>
> Yes X64 always refers to something for 64 bit while X86 always refers
> to 32 bit.
>
> You're welcome.

Doesn't X64 mean you aren't qualified to answer the $64,000 question and X86
means you're outta here?


>

Microsoft should be making an OS and Web services for the masses,
the masses are its client base, and to serve those clients in the best
manner possible should be its number one goal.

Number one goal, yes, even above making money. They will keep making money
if they keep the user base happy and they serve them better and better.

Vista is a pile of CRAP that is not serving their client base well at all...
and the clients are running back the the OS that works before MS started to
screw up. But XP is old and IF something else comes up that people can
actually use,
they will start to migrate...

However both Linux and Mac OS cannot fit the picture well yet...

So there is a vacant seat for someone who knows what he/she is doing...

I am waiting.. something will come out of this.....

will someone take the initiative?

Or will Microsoft shape up and deliver quality ????




"Mike Hall - MVP" <> wrote in message
news:%...
>I guess that MS works on the premise that if a user knows that he/she needs
>the file and knows where and how to get it, that the same person will also
>know that x64 refers to 64bit and x86 refers to 32bit.. for something more
>plausible, contact MS.. :-)
>
>
> "Steve" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Downloading the Windows Help program (WinHlp32.exe) for Vista.
>>
>> "The links in this section correspond to separate files available in
>> this download. Download the files most appropriate for you."
>>
>> Windows6.0-KB917607-x64.msu
>>
>> or
>>
>> Windows6.0-KB917607-x86.msu
>>
>>
>> How the heck is the ordinary user supposed to know which of these
>> files to download?
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle
>> of it.
>>
>> ...P.J. O'Rourke
>

"Adam Albright" <> wrote in message
news:...
> On Tue, 2 Oct 2007 12:15:53 -0700, "Vista User"
> <> wrote:
>
>>
>>"Steve" <> wrote in message
>>news:. ..
>>> Downloading the Windows Help program (WinHlp32.exe) for Vista.
>>>
>>> "The links in this section correspond to separate files available in
>>> this download. Download the files most appropriate for you."
>>>
>>> Windows6.0-KB917607-x64.msu
>>>
>>> or
>>>
>>> Windows6.0-KB917607-x86.msu
>>>
>>>
>>> How the heck is the ordinary user supposed to know which of these
>>> files to download?
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle
>>> of
>>> it.
>>>
>>> ...P.J. O'Rourke
>>
>>Maybe x64 is for the 64 bit version of Vista and x86 is for the 32 Bit
>>Version.
>>
> Maybe? You try to pass yourself as some Windows expert and you don't
> even KNOW something simple like this?
>
> ROTFLAMO!
>
> Yes X64 always refers to something for 64 bit while X86 always refers
> to 32 bit.
>
> You're welcome.
>
Yes I did know but unlike you I don't put it in a way to offend.