In plain English
64-bit describes the kind of system architecture the software is made to use. In this state, the software works only with a 64-bit operating system or processor architecture. A 32-bit system is not sufficient for it.
In context
Here, the expression reports that the software needs a 64-bit operating system or processor architecture and is not for a 32-bit one.
- Situation
- Installing, updating, licensing, and checking compatibility for applications
- What it communicates
- reports that a 64-bit system is required
Meaning limits
By itself, this term does not establish that the software will install or run successfully on every 64-bit system.
Examples
“The photo editor is 64-bit required, so the 32-bit desktop in the lab cannot run it.”
“We left that utility off the old laptop because it was 64-bit required.”