Windows 7 on Apple Macbook--which version?


  1. Cluent
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    Windows 7 Professional
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    Windows 7 on Apple Macbook--which version?


    Which version would you recommend--32bit or 64bit--for installation on a Macbook (about 2 years old) with 4 Gig max of RAM?
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  3. rsvr85
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    If you don't know which one you need, x86.
    It's also very difficult to recommend as we don't know your system specs, how/if you'd benefit from x64 architecture, if you can even run it...etc.
    See #9 here.
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  4. thefabe
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    Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit / XP Home sp3
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    I don't know if you can run a windows program on your Mac OS but if so this could help you decide.Fabe Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor - Download - Microsoft Windows
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  6. Cluent
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    Here are the specs:

    Macbook with 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
    4GB RAM
    120GB had drive
    Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of shared DDR2 SDRAM
    Built-in iSight camera
    Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi
    Built-in Bluetooth 2.0
    One FireWire 400 port
    Two USB 2.0 ports
    Built-in Gigabit Ethernet

    I don't know whether the advisor will run unless I install some version of Windows first.

    It's important that I know ahead of time whether to get 32bit or 64bit.

    Thanks for your help.
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