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Windows 7: 32bit to 64bit upgrade
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20 Nov 2010
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32bit to 64bit upgrade
Hello, I currently own a license for Windows 7 professional 32bit, which I upgraded from Vista using a student discount. I want to upgrade my laptop's ram memory from 3gb to 5gb or 6gb. I know that 32bit operating systems only support up to 4gb, and even then in actuality it's only like 3.2gb. Is there a way I can upgrade my Windows 7 32bit to Windows 7 64bit at a discounted price, even if it's to home premium instead? If not, does anyone know how to have a 32bit operating system recognize more than 4gb of ram?
| My System Specs |
| System Manufacturer/Model Number Lenovo Thinkpad Edge
OS Windows 7, Windows Vista
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20 Nov 2010
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Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz) SomeWhere in the HOT Arizona Desert ! |
If you can obtain a 64 bit install DVD, you can use your 32 bit key with it, but you will have do do a complete Clean Install for the 64 bit. | | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory 2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays 19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution 1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Keyboard Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
PSU 430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case All Generic Full Towers
Cooling Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Hard Drives 6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
Internet Speed Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
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21 Nov 2010
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Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz) SomeWhere in the HOT Arizona Desert ! |
| | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory 2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays 19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution 1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Keyboard Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
PSU 430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case All Generic Full Towers
Cooling Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Hard Drives 6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
Internet Speed Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
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21 Nov 2010
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Windows 7 64Bit Ultimate Edition SP1 NoNe Of YoUr BiZ :) |
I heard that there was a away to force windows 7 32bit to address more than 4gb. Google it m8. | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Customised
OS Windows 7 64Bit Ultimate Edition SP1
CPU AMD Phenom II X5 955 @ 3200 Mhz
Motherboard Asus M5A99X EVO
Memory G.Skill 12GB DDR3 1333MHz
Graphics Card Palit GeForce GTX 550 Ti OC Sonic 1GB
Sound Card Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays LG 32" HDTV
Screen Resolution 1920x1080 @ 60Hz
Keyboard ADVENT Illuminated Keyboard
Mouse Genius
PSU Colors-IT 750w BLACK 12CM Silent
Case Xigamatek CPC-T45UB-U01 Asgard Chassis
Cooling 4 120mm Fans In Total
Hard Drives Internal 250GB SATA 3.0 Western Digital WDC WD25 00AAKX-001CA0
Internal 500GB SATA 2.0 Seagate ST350041 3AS
Internal 500GB SATA 2.0 Western Digital WDC WD50 00AAKS-00WWP
External 1TB USB 2.0 Western Digital
External 2TB USB 2.0 Buffalo
Internet Speed 30MB
Other Info CPU Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus Cooler
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21 Nov 2010
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Quote: Originally Posted by ZJE123 
Quote: Originally Posted by Windows7HelpGuy As far as I'm concerned you need to have a 64-bit computer in order to use a 64-bit operating system... Make sure your PC is 64 bit otherwise you won't be able to install a 64-bit windows 7.
More likely than not, if your windows vista was a 32-bit operating system which is appears to be, then your system is mostlikely 32-bit.
Double check to make sure because I could be wrong. Well, I have a Dell XPS M1530 with a dual 2ghz processor and 3gb of RAM, 256mb of graphics memory. I am not exactly sure what the requirements of 64bit is, but I think I may have the requironments Try going on Dell site and see what OS upgrades they offer. If the machine can handle 64 bit OS it should be available as an upgrade(not that you have to buy from them but it should indicate upgrades are possible.) I looked up the model number and all I got on it on Intel site for the CPU was "64 bit instruction set" along with some FSB stats. But that is not all you need. Stuff like DMA and other memory hardware should be checked out before knocking yourself out trying to get the OS on.
Dell likely has a user forum where you could find out quickly if people have used 64 bit Windows with few hassles etc..
You don't want to wipe it only to have to put everything back to 32 bit land. | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Media Center
OS Windows 7 32 bit
CPU AMD 5200+ dual core
Memory 2 GB
Graphics Card NVidia GeForce 6150SE 128 MB
Monitor(s) Displays CRT
Screen Resolution 1280x1024
Keyboard PS/2
Mouse PS/2 Wheel Mouse
Hard Drives 500 GB Sata internal :
SIIG USB 3.0 docking stations w/WD Caviar Black 6 Gb/s drives
Other Info SIIG USB 3.0 PCIexpress card.
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21 Nov 2010
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Quote: Originally Posted by DocBrown If you can obtain a 64 bit install DVD, you can use your 32 bit key with it, but you will have do do a complete Clean Install for the 64 bit. Yah, my hard drive is bad and I am replacing it soon. I was planning on a fresh install anyway | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Lenovo Thinkpad Edge
OS Windows 7, Windows Vista
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21 Nov 2010
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Windows 7 64Bit Ultimate Edition SP1 NoNe Of YoUr BiZ :) |
| | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Customised
OS Windows 7 64Bit Ultimate Edition SP1
CPU AMD Phenom II X5 955 @ 3200 Mhz
Motherboard Asus M5A99X EVO
Memory G.Skill 12GB DDR3 1333MHz
Graphics Card Palit GeForce GTX 550 Ti OC Sonic 1GB
Sound Card Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays LG 32" HDTV
Screen Resolution 1920x1080 @ 60Hz
Keyboard ADVENT Illuminated Keyboard
Mouse Genius
PSU Colors-IT 750w BLACK 12CM Silent
Case Xigamatek CPC-T45UB-U01 Asgard Chassis
Cooling 4 120mm Fans In Total
Hard Drives Internal 250GB SATA 3.0 Western Digital WDC WD25 00AAKX-001CA0
Internal 500GB SATA 2.0 Seagate ST350041 3AS
Internal 500GB SATA 2.0 Western Digital WDC WD50 00AAKS-00WWP
External 1TB USB 2.0 Western Digital
External 2TB USB 2.0 Buffalo
Internet Speed 30MB
Other Info CPU Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus Cooler
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21 Nov 2010
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Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86 |
If you bought the student discount Windows 7, the key would be in your email. | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Too many to describe...
OS Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
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