The same is true if you installed the 32-bit version but want to install the 64-bit version. It is also the default when using the Office Deployment Tool, unless you specifically put in the config file to download 32 bit. 64 bit is the default download when a O365 user goes to the Office Portal and downloads Office. If you install the 64-bit version, but wanted the 32-bit version instead, you must first uninstall the 64-bit version before installing the 32-bit version. Systems Analyst - Network Security Focused. The main reason is that it is an all or nothing. This change will begin rolling out in mid-January, 2019.” How Does This Affect Me?Īfter this change takes place, the 64-bit version of Office will automatically be installed unless you explicitly select the 32-bit version before beginning the installation process. Many (dare I say most) IT departments will install 32-bit Office by default even if you have 64-bit Windows. Win64 returns True if the code is running in 64-bit. Previously, the default setting was 32-bit at installation. VBA7 returns True if your code is using version 7 of VBA (which is included in Office 2010 and newer). Office ProPlus and Office 2019 will now be installed with 64-bit as the default setting. “We’re making some changes to default installation settings: Today, GP 2018 only shows as compatible with Office 20. Also be on the lookout for other issues as the 64-bit version of office has known issues with add-in’s. The 32-Bit install works with both MAPI, which allows you to work through the outlook client, and exchange. If you use the 64-Bit install of Office you are required to use Exchange in the system settings and some users don’t like this because then it doesn’t use the actual Outlook install, it just uses a generic email that doesn’t allow you to use your signature or updated formatting. This will cause issues if you are using the MAPI client in Dynamics GP.

Dynamics GP has been compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Office for several versions but as of January 2019, Microsoft is now installing Office 2019 64 bit by default. Previously, Office 32-bit installs have always been the defaults.

Office 2019 64 bit vs 32 bit