Pale Moon forum

Robert2 wrote:My system is using Intel integrated graphics. However, I don’t see why this should be an issue with Pale Moon.

I don’t know if the Intel plugins in Firefox are 32 or 64-bit.

I uninstalled the 64-bit version of Pale Moon and installed the 32-bit version instead.
This did the trick. The Intel page is now displaying normally in Pale Moon.

And all the Web pages I have tested display much faster in Pale Moon 32-bit. Especially pages with plenty of pictures and flash animations. So bye-bye Pale Moon 64-bit, and thank you Pale Moon 32-bit!

Problem solved!

Differences Between 32 Bit and 64 Bit Browsers

64-bit hardware has been around for a long time now. I’ve had a 64-bit computer and Windows Operating System for several years. The problem, and disappointment, is that the 64-bit software is lagging far behind. When you stop and look around a bit (no pun intended), 32-bit software is the norm.

If you have a 64-bit-capable computer and have been looking forward to all the magic that it may provide, you have been woefully disillusioned. We high-tech, on-the-forefront people who jumped on the 64-bit bandwagon have been left in the dust. “They” just don’t make that stuff. Look at all the browsers, drivers, and plug-ins- they’re all 32-bit. What a crying shame.

I understand why though. The companies that produce this software have to be legacy-minded. I don’t blame them. They’re in business. They need to pay attention to the laggards. It’s that or die.
…
Advantages and Problems With 64-Bit Browsers

advanteges-problems-image
Advantages

Speed. That’s number one.

It is noticeable. The 64-bit browser versions are definitely faster. You can use benchmarks to prove it to yourself if you like but simply using a 64-bit browser will demonstrate the differences. Nothing like the real world, I say. You can just feel it.

I’m not sure what the big deal is regarding this increase in responsiveness. Everything these days is measured in micro and nano seconds. I really don’t care about that miniscule amount of time. If a nanosecond makes or breaks your day, then I don’t know what to tell you.

I would much rather have a browser, or any other piece of software for that matter, that does what I want. Even if it does take a nanosecond longer. Does it really matter?

Unfortunately, speed is about the only thing you gain by using a 64-bit browser. Judging by the benchmarks of the Big 5 (i.e., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera) that have been run into the ground these days, a 64-bit browser definitely leaves a 32-bit browser spinning in the wind.

Problems

The problems that you will run into may be numerous. Or not. It really depends on your personal browsing habits.
Here are a few things you might want to consider before firing up that fancy new 64-bit browser:

Drivers: 64-bit versions of Adobe Flash have only recently been made available. And they are not available for Windows XP systems. Only Windows 7 and on. I don’t know about Vista.

Java: This is a huge security risk and I recommend removing it entirely. For more on the security problems with Java go here.

Java now has a 64-bit version but has been a long time a’comin’.

Plug-Ins: Your favorite plug-ins may ‘break’. Due to the pedestrian progress in 64-bit support many of your favorite plug-ins may not work in a 64-bit browser. If you can’t do without them, don’t use a 64-bit browser.

Operating System: You must have a 64-bit computer and a 64-bit operating system for it to work. This is probably the main reason so many vendors have pretty much ignored 64-bit software; 32-bit systems are the mainstream market. That is changing, however, in a sluggish sort of way.
Conclusion

You can see the negatives outweigh the positives.

I think it’s a sad state of affairs but we are stuck with it. The bottom line is that you should probably stick to 32-bit browsers even if you have a 64-bit-capable computer.