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Windows 7: Why "System Type" says 32 bit OS?
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09 Aug 2009
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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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09 Aug 2009
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Windows 7 Ultimate The Southern Hinterlands |
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.... | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number ASUSTeK Computer INC. CM5675
OS Windows 7 Ultimate
CPU Core(TM) i5 CPU 650 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard ASUSTeK Computer INC. CM5675
Memory 6.00 GB
Graphics Card Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card Intel HD integtrated
Monitor(s) Displays Samsung 24'
Screen Resolution 1900/1020
Hard Drives (1) INTEL SSD SA2M120G2GC ATA Device (2) ST31000528AS ATA Device
Internet Speed 30mb
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09 Aug 2009
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That may be assuming a lot....  | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell E520
OS 7600x64 RTM
CPU Intel® Q6700, 2.66 GHz stock clock (upgraded)
Motherboard Dell
Memory 4g (upgraded)
Graphics Card Sapphire Radeon Toxic HD 3870 512MB GDDR4 (upgraded)
Sound Card HT Omega Claro Plus (upgraded)
Monitor(s) Displays 22' , 40"
Screen Resolution 1050, 1080p
Keyboard dell
Mouse dell
PSU Zalman 600w (upgraded)
Case Dell
Cooling stock Dell
Hard Drives 1.5tb (upgraded)
Internet Speed 100m Fiber optical
Other Info Bought the Dell secondhand for cheap and upgraded cpu, vga, ram, soundcard, psu and HDD's.
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09 Aug 2009
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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? | | My System Specs | | |
09 Aug 2009
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Windows 7 x64 Ultimate A Finnish immigrant in Leipzig, Germany |
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. | | My System Specs | | Computer type Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model Number HP ENVY 17-1150eg
OS Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
CPU 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7-720QM Processor
Memory 6 GB
Graphics Card ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Graphics
Sound Card Beats sound system with integrated subwoofer
Monitor(s) Displays 17" laptop display, 22" LCD and 32" Full HD TV through HDMI
Screen Resolution 1600*900, 1680*1050 and 1920*1080
Keyboard Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Laser (bluetooth)
Mouse Logitech MX1000 Laser (Bluetooth)
Hard Drives Internal: 2 x 500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
External: 2TB for backups, 3TB USB3 network drive for media
Internet Speed 50/10 Mbps VDSL
Antivirus MSE, Windows Defender
Browser Maxthon 3.5.2.
Other Info Windows 7 Ultimate Retail Full in English, additional Guest-user accounts in Finnish, German and Swedish (Working languages English & Swedish, Family language German, my own language, mother tongue, Finnish. I really need Ultimate to get to use Language Packs!)
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09 Aug 2009
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Window 7 build 7600, Xp pro(VM) West Bengal |
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. | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom made
OS Window 7 build 7600, Xp pro(VM)
CPU Amd Athlon 2000 xp+
Motherboard Asus x series
Memory kingstone(1gb+256MB)
Graphics Card Nvdia 6200(256 mb+255mb(shared))
Sound Card soundmax
Monitor(s) Displays Lg Flatron w1943
Screen Resolution 1360x768
Keyboard i-ball
Mouse i-ball
Case i-ball
Hard Drives segate 80GB
Internet Speed 256kbps up and 256 kbps down
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09 Aug 2009
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Windows 7 Ulti. x64 KANSAS |
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; 09 Aug 2009 at 08:19 AM..
Reason: spelling
| | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Gateway GT5692
OS Windows 7 Ulti. x64
CPU AMD Phenom 8450 triple-core 2.10 ghz
Memory 4GB
Graphics Card ATI Radion HD 3200
Monitor(s) Displays Gateway FPD1775W
Screen Resolution 1280x720
Hard Drives 465.6613 Gibibytes
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09 Aug 2009
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Window 7 build 7600, Xp pro(VM) West Bengal |
Quote: Originally Posted by 1gnition  I thought each copy can install the 32 bit or 64 bit according to the user's choice. You have to make that kind of DVD by your own.
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? It is ok like that. And 32 bit version of the OS is more efficient. | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom made
OS Window 7 build 7600, Xp pro(VM)
CPU Amd Athlon 2000 xp+
Motherboard Asus x series
Memory kingstone(1gb+256MB)
Graphics Card Nvdia 6200(256 mb+255mb(shared))
Sound Card soundmax
Monitor(s) Displays Lg Flatron w1943
Screen Resolution 1360x768
Keyboard i-ball
Mouse i-ball
Case i-ball
Hard Drives segate 80GB
Internet Speed 256kbps up and 256 kbps down
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09 Aug 2009
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Thank you all. You actually mean it is better to install the 32-bit even if this is a 64-bit processor? Why? Where can I read about that? | | My System Specs | | |
09 Aug 2009
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Windows 7 x64 Ultimate A Finnish immigrant in Leipzig, Germany |
Quote: Originally Posted by 1gnition Is worthwhile to reinstall? or is it OK like that? You only have 1 gig RAM, I see. In my opinion it's definitely better you keep your 32-bit Windows 7.
Kari | | My System Specs | | Computer type Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model Number HP ENVY 17-1150eg
OS Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
CPU 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7-720QM Processor
Memory 6 GB
Graphics Card ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Graphics
Sound Card Beats sound system with integrated subwoofer
Monitor(s) Displays 17" laptop display, 22" LCD and 32" Full HD TV through HDMI
Screen Resolution 1600*900, 1680*1050 and 1920*1080
Keyboard Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Laser (bluetooth)
Mouse Logitech MX1000 Laser (Bluetooth)
Hard Drives Internal: 2 x 500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
External: 2TB for backups, 3TB USB3 network drive for media
Internet Speed 50/10 Mbps VDSL
Antivirus MSE, Windows Defender
Browser Maxthon 3.5.2.
Other Info Windows 7 Ultimate Retail Full in English, additional Guest-user accounts in Finnish, German and Swedish (Working languages English & Swedish, Family language German, my own language, mother tongue, Finnish. I really need Ultimate to get to use Language Packs!)
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