32-bit-16-bit: There are many advantages that 32 bit has over the 16 bit applications. 32 bit application have their own address space which creates a stable environment for a computer system. Whereas the 16 bit version runs in a shared address space which means if you experience a 16 bit application crash, it can crash the entire system. In addition, 32 bit runs much faster, it can handle multitasking and can handle much longer filenames than can the 16 bit application.