[ms office - 2019] Office 32BIT vs 64BIT

[Jawloms]

So Microsoft have always recommended the 32BIT version be installed. I got this from the Office 365 message center this morning;

 

We’re making some changes to default installation settings

MC171479

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Published On : December 22, 2018

Office ProPlus and Office 2019 will now be installed with 64-bit as the default setting. Previously, the default setting was 32-bit at installation. This change will begin rolling out in mid-January, 2019.

 

How does this affect me?

 

After 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.

 

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. The same is true if you installed the 32-bit version but want to install the 64-bit version.

 

This change will begin rolling out in mid-January, 2019.

 

What do I need to do to prepare for this change?

 

There’s nothing you need to do to prepare for this change. Please click Additional Information below to learn more.

 

I assume this is for people who download it via the O365 login, but thoughts?

 

Stuart

[DJ-1701]

Yeah, this would affect individual/home users more so than us right away, as we have to instruct which version to install via deployment methods (as shown here https://sysadminedu.wordpress.com/2017/01/07/step-by-step-guide-to-deploying-office-365-pro-plus-with-device-based-activation-with-sccm/).

 

I guess this is to start forcing the idea out that 64-Bit will be the default and hopefully push people to develop software and add-ins to work with the 64 Bit version... not sure if SIMS officially support it yet for example.