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Edited by Lurdlespor on 30/01/13 10:20 (GMT)
Important - This information is no longer up to date. The 64 bit client is automatically included with the game, and can be toggled on/off via the Launcher, if you have a 64 bit Operating System.
Updated for patch 4.3.4 A 64-bit client is now available for use with Patch 4.3.4. Before being able to launch WoW in 64-bit mode you will need to download the 64-bit client for PC/Mac (using one of the links below), and unzip it into your World of Warcraft directory. Once you extract the files you can start the 64-bit client by opening the Launcher as normal (Run as Administrator if applicable), go into Options -> Game Preferences, and toggling the Launch 32-bit client setting. The game will display which version you are using at the bottom left hand corner of the login screen. ex: Version 4.3.4 (15595) (Release x64) Build 4.3.4.15595 If you have previously installed the 64 bit client and are experiencing errors when patching, please refer to this post: http://eu.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/3389262460 To remove the 64-bit client completely, delete the following files from your World of Warcraft folder: Windows Battle.net-64.dll MovieProxy.exe WoW-64.exe Mac World of Warcraft-64.app Additional Information: How to tell if you have a 64-bit operating system: Windows: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827218/ Mac: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4287 |
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02/02/2012
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Edited by Moranghon on 02/02/12 09:46 (GMT)
This is awesome news.
I have been waiting for WoW to get 64 bit and will do everything with my skills and capabilities to help development. Also my first notice of this is atleast slight performance gain, which could be because of more ram available can use little more of ram. Bah second :D |
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Thanks alot!
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Yep, so far it feels more fluid and like it stutters less going from one zone to another.
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Edited by Chaqqu on 02/02/12 10:07 (GMT)
This works fantastic. Before my gpu used like 55% of its power, now its >95% all the time.
Big FPS gain for me. Thank you for a free upgrade |
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Edited by Maël on 02/02/12 10:29 (GMT)
i used to have unchecked the in-game option "Show Launcher" (this option is no longer here) and now when I execute Launcher.exe, it automatically runs the game thus I cant set the 64bit version :X
i can execute the 64 bit version without problem but i still wonder why isnt the launcher showing :) is the option whether using 32 or 64 client changing some settings or just runs Wow.exe / Wow-64.exe ? edit: after running once wow-64.exe, launcher automatically starts executing x64 version instead of x86 :) |
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Lol.
I've watched the difference between 64bit and 32bit in task manager. Seems the 64bit version uses 25% less CPU bandwidth. It went down from 40% to now only 30%. Same fps, maybe a slight faster loading time. so far a small "upgrade" for me, though very appreciate. :) |
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Can't wait to try this when I get home tonight!
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Is this just for the ptr at the moment or is this for the actual game now?
Also why does it say in the first bullet point "The 64-bit client is being distributed separately from the Retail version as it is not yet supported for use with World of Warcraft." What does it actually mean by 'not yet supported'? Thanks |
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Edited by Danellos on 02/02/12 10:30 (GMT)
Also why does it say in the first bullet point "The 64-bit client is being distributed separately from the Retail version as it is not yet supported for use with World of Warcraft." What does it actually mean by 'not yet supported'? It means that if you experience technical issues with the 64-bit client that you would otherwise not get using the 32-bit client, Blizzard will be unable to provide you with technical assistance and you'll be advised to use the 32-bit version instead. And no, this is not for the PTR. This is for the current patch. :) |
Thanks for that. So you can safely go back to the 32bit client if you experience problems? I dont fancy having to do a full reinstall if something messes up! |
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Edited by Danellos on 02/02/12 10:36 (GMT)
Thanks for that. So you can safely go back to the 32bit client if you experience problems? I dont fancy having to do a full reinstall if something messes up! Yes, and its as simple as using the tick-box in the launcher. :) Reinstalls won't be necessary. |
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Edited by Maël on 02/02/12 10:37 (GMT)
Evlhenno: this is Live version of x64 client for current 4.3.2 patch
its not supported means something like "use at your own risk" meaning that they cant assure the functionality of x64 client.. yet :) edit: Danellos youre frickin fast :P |
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any knews / assist how to enable the sli on the new 64 bit client? there is a theoretical sollution by renaming the wow 64 bit.exe in wow.exe WHICH on the first update that it will come will mess the whole thing cause it will think its the 32 bit client beign though the 64 bit.
So, anyone that managed to enable it efective? |
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Hi
Not very good with computers, but this gateway is set to North America. How do I change it to Europe? |
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Edited by Hailkor on 02/02/12 10:52 (GMT)
Hi You keep logging in on the US realms? If so go to C:\Program Files (x86)\World of Warcraft\Data\enGB\realmlist.wtf (path depends on where you have installed your game.) Open that with notepad or something similar and make sure it says the following: set realmlist eu.logon.worldofwarcraft.com set patchlist enGB.patch.battle.net:1119/patch set realmlistbn "" set portal eu If the problem is what i think it is, then this should solve it. |
any knews / assist how to enable the sli on the new 64 bit client? there is a theoretical sollution by renaming the wow 64 bit.exe in wow.exe WHICH on the first update that it will come will mess the whole thing cause it will think its the 32 bit client beign though the 64 bit. Tried using the Nvidia control panel? Not sure on SLi but I have one of those annoying Optimus setups and had to manually tell it which GPU to use with the 64 bit client. |
