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Re: windows 7 64 bitYes.(Original post by mangoh)
I have a laptop that has 2GB RAM
I have a windows 7 64 bit disc
My laptop currently has windows vista 32 bit
Is it possible to install windows 7 64 bit on my laptop?
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Re: windows 7 64 bitPost the model number and we can tell you for sure.(Original post by mangoh)
I have a laptop that has 2GB RAM
I have a windows 7 64 bit disc
My laptop currently has windows vista 32 bit
Is it possible to install windows 7 64 bit on my laptop?
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Or if you don't know the model number download and run CPU-Z and look on the first page (Called CPU) in the box labelled instructions and see if it says x86_64 or EM64TLast edited by Scott1541; 19-05-2012 at 20:58. -
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Re: windows 7 64 bitWhat do you mean how? Just put the disk in, run it/restart PC and then go through the install process.
You can upgrade if you don't want to lose all your data, but I'd recommend backing up all your data, formatting and installing it fresh. -
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Re: windows 7 64 bitYou can't upgrade from a 32-bit platform to a 64-bit one, has to be a clean install.(Original post by hassi94)
You can upgrade if you don't want to lose all your data, but I'd recommend backing up all your data, formatting and installing it fresh.
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Re: windows 7 64 bitNothing wrong with it as such, but I would expect the 32-bit version to offer better performance on that laptop. The retail version of Win 7 comes with both discs, and the retail license key is valid for both too.(Original post by mangoh)
I'd rather not stick with Vista tbh
Buying the 32bit disc is not an option
what is wrong with using 64bit on 2gb ram?
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Re: windows 7 64 bitSorry, my mistake, cheers for correcting me.(Original post by Dez)
You can't upgrade from a 32-bit platform to a 64-bit one, has to be a clean install.
At 2GB RAM you're probably best sticking with the 32-bit OS, to be honest.
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Your statement is completely wrong. 64Bit allows alot more than just "more ram". 64Bit OSes allow access to all 64 data buses in a PC going for 32bit over 64bit makes NO SENSE whatsoever. Please atleast do a basic google search before misinforming.(Original post by Dez)
Nothing wrong with it as such, but I would expect the 32-bit version to offer better performance on that laptop. The retail version of Win 7 comes with both discs, and the retail license key is valid for both too. -
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Re: windows 7 64 bitThere isn't must info on that laptop but it looks to have an early AMD Turion processor, so it should be able to run a 64 bit OS.(Original post by mangoh)
Model number is PP23LA
dell inspiron 1501
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Re: windows 7 64 bitI like this alot more.(Original post by studenter12)
Your statement is completely wrong. 64Bit allows alot more than just "more ram". 64Bit OSes allow access to all 64 data buses in a PC going for 32bit over 64bit makes NO SENSE whatsoever. Please atleast do a basic google search before misinforming.
I am fully aware that 64-bit OSes have more advantages than simply addressing more RAM. But they also have the disadvantage of using up more RAM when running applications, which might cause speed issues. I doubt there would be much of a performance benefit on a 6-year-old machine that wasn't completely wiped out due to the lack of available memory.
There is also the issue that moving to a 64-bit OS would complicate the installation process, as it would have to be a clean install rather than an upgrade. So there is a convenience problem as well, one which probably isn't worth overcoming given how little benefit there is from it.
Incidentally, don't you dare accuse me of misinforming. Clearly I haven't run intricate benchmarks to be certain of my point, which is why I wrote "I would expect…" in my original post, not "I am certain…" or "It is a fact that…". There's a major difference between making a factual error and deliberately misleading someone (which is against TSR's rules). So kindly leave your witch-hunts at the door, and try being tolerant instead. -
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Re: windows 7 64 bitMost programs still only come in 32 bit, but if you're on a 64-bit system you may as well try to get 64 bit programs when you can.(Original post by mangoh)
If I have windows 7 64bit on a machine that had windows vista 32bit before
what version program shall I be looking for?
32bit programs
or
64 bit programs
I would recommend buying another 2gb stick of ram if you're going to go through with this. Costs about q tenner (make sure your laptop has two slots, if not get 1 4gb stick for £20). -
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Bearing in mind this is an older laptop it will not use DDR3 ram. Most likely DDR2 so ram isn't that cheap, I'm not sure of exact prices but I remember looking at an 8gb DDR2 kit for my laptop a few months ago and it was £80.(Original post by hassi94)
I would recommend buying another 2gb stick of ram if you're going to go through with this. Costs about q tenner (make sure your laptop has two slots, if not get 1 4gb stick for £20).
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32 bit programs work on a 64-bit OS, sp there isn't much of an issue, but you may want to get 64 bit software where you can.(Original post by mangoh)
If I have windows 7 64bit on a machine that had windows vista 32bit before
what version program shall I be looking for?
32bit programs
or
64 bit programs
