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Windows 7 - Why "System Type" says 32 bit OS?
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| 08-09-2009 | #1 |
| | Why "System Type" says 32 bit OS? Hello, I have a 64-bit processor and in "System" it says that the "System Type" is 32-bit Operating System. How can I change the system to be 64-bit? Do I have to reinstall? I didn't have any choice between 32-bit and 64-bit during the installation. |
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| 08-09-2009 | #2 |
| | You will have to reinstall the 64bit version..there is no option to select which version you want to install...it assumes that you already know this.... |
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| 08-09-2009 | #3 |
| | That may be assuming a lot....  |
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| 08-09-2009 | #4 |
| | What does it mean the "64bit version"? The 64bit and 32bit are two separate different copies? I thought each copy can install the 32 bit or 64 bit according to the user's choice. EDIT: Is worthwhile to reinstall? or is it OK like that? |
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| 08-09-2009 | #5 |
| | You have installed a 32-bit version of Windows 7. A 64-bit Windows 7 can legally be found here. As the image taken from that site here shows, you have to choose if you want to download a 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 7.  You have to do a clean install, a 32-bit system can not be upgraded to a 64-bit system. Kari EDIT: Please remember that free downloads will only be available until August 20, 2009. |
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| 08-09-2009 | #6 |
| | First of all you have to download the 64 bit version of Windows 7 and then you have to perform clean Installation. You cant update a 32 bit OS to 64bit OS and vice versa. |
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| 08-09-2009 | #7 |
| | Welcome 1gnition to seven forums You will need to download the 64 bit version of the Windows 7 os. And then reinstall that. Good luck to you. Last edited by myzr7; 08-09-2009 at 08:19 AM.. Reason: spelling |
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| 08-09-2009 | #8 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by 1gnition  I thought each copy can install the 32 bit or 64 bit according to the user's choice. here is a tutorial for that: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...tml#post194511
Quote: Originally Posted by 1gnition EDIT: Is worthwhile to reinstall? or is it OK like that? |
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| 08-09-2009 | #9 |
| | Thank you all.
Quote: Originally Posted by septprince You have to make that kind of DVD by your own. here is a tutorial for that: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...tml#post194511 It is ok like that. And 32 bit version of the OS is more efficient. |
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| 08-09-2009 | #10 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by 1gnition Is worthwhile to reinstall? or is it OK like that? Kari |
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