Python 3 x86 vs x64 Inquiry...

[RodNintendeaux]

so why not run software that can take advantage of what you bought?
I would only run a 32 bit program if that's all that is available. I'll always opt
for the 64 bit version if available.

Rod, I'd have to agree with Larz60+ on this one. If you are running 64 bit Windows, you should also run 64 bit Python. I'll even go so far as to suggest you use the latest version on Python (currently 3.6.1). Would I be correct in presuming that your Ubuntu is also 64 bit? If so, it also is running the 64 bit versions of Python 2 and Python 3, so why not do the same with Windows?

Also, since you are just beginning Python and are using Windows, I strongly urge you to bookmark this site Windows Binaries. There are are quite a few libraries that need to be compiled, and by default, Windows does not have a compiler. This site has taken many of these and pre-compiled them. So if you try to install a library and run into errors, try this site to see if there is a pre-compiled version available. Make sure you download the version that matches your Python version and whether 32 or 64 bit. Also make note of any prerequisites that need to be installed first. Once downloaded you simply have to type in it's location, for example if you download to you download directory, in the cmd terminal type pip install c:\users\rod\downloads\filename.whl

Alright, alright. I have uninstalled 32-bit and installed the 64-bit version. Obviously there is no concern with this version so my answer is found. I didn't even think of Ubuntu running 64-bit; I am such a dunce.

I will look into these binaries. Is there a tutorial on how/when to use these?

And thank y'all. Seriously, I am grateful for all of your advice.

-Rod