: Because x86-64 processors support 32-bit code natively, there is often no noticeable performance loss compared to running on a native 32-bit OS.
: Registry access is redirected to specific keys (e.g., HKLM\Software\WOW6432Node ) to prevent configuration conflicts. Core Components Wow64 Microsoft
: Requests to directories like C:\Windows\System32 from 32-bit apps are redirected to C:\Windows\SysWOW64 . : Because x86-64 processors support 32-bit code natively,
: Windows uses redirection to keep 32-bit and 64-bit software data separate: Wow64 Microsoft