Before version 12.5, MapInfo operated primarily on a 32-bit architecture. This severely limited the software's performance, as it could only utilize a maximum of 4 GB of RAM, regardless of how powerful the host computer was. When handling large raster images, extensive LiDAR data, or millions of vector points, the software would frequently slow down or crash due to memory limitations.

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Understanding MapInfo Pro 12.5 (64-Bit): Architecture, Features, and Enterprise Risks

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