64-bit

Hello!

Okay, so for about a few months ago, I had bad memory, and got several of BSODs trying to get 64-bit. Now I have good RAM!

So is there anything special to do before I change from 32-bit to 64-bit?
I'm going to install it on a Solid State Drive.
Oh, and, on my HDD, I have World of Warcraft, will I need to reinstall this? My friends say I do not have to.

Cheers,
FredeGail

A clean install is just a delete of the partitions & format the drive you want Windows on, right?

Best Regards,
FredeGail

seavixen32 said:

Plenty of information here:

32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions

When you've installed the 64-bit version of Windows you'll find you have two Programs folders:

1. Program Files, which is the default location for any 64-bit software you install.

2. Program Files (x86), which is the default location for any 32-bit software you install.

You will also find you have two versions of Internet Explorer: a 32-bit version and a 64-bit version.

Will that make me able to install 32-bit applications?
If I delete both my disks, could I just take a backup of my HDD and then copy over again after the installation?

seavixen32 said:

FredeGail said:

A clean install is just a delete of the partitions & format the drive you want Windows on, right?

Best Regards,
FredeGail

Use Windows to delete your old partitions and create new ones. Windows will automatically format the partition you install it to, other partitions will need a quick format before you can use them.

Also my HDD? My HDD is the disk I do not want to install Windows on. All it contains is a game :)

GARoss said:

Can't tell if you have 32-bit currently installed on your SSD now or going to install it on a new SSD. So, if you haven't already done so, be sure & change in BIOS from IDE to AHCI for your SSD.

I want to install it on the same SSD. Why set to ACHI if I may ask? My brother has IDE on his SSD, and he is running 64-bit :)

All cool responds! Keep 'em coming!
Cheers,
FredeGail

FredeGail said:

seavixen32 said:

Plenty of information here:

32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions

When you've installed the 64-bit version of Windows you'll find you have two Programs folders:

1. Program Files, which is the default location for any 64-bit software you install.

2. Program Files (x86), which is the default location for any 32-bit software you install.

You will also find you have two versions of Internet Explorer: a 32-bit version and a 64-bit version.

Will that make me able to install 32-bit applications?
If I delete both my disks, could I just take a backup of my HDD and then copy over again after the installation?

seavixen32 said:

Use Windows to delete your old partitions and create new ones. Windows will automatically format the partition you install it to, other partitions will need a quick format before you can use them.

Also my HDD? My HDD is the disk I do not want to install Windows on. All it contains is a game :)

GARoss said:

Can't tell if you have 32-bit currently installed on your SSD now or going to install it on a new SSD. So, if you haven't already done so, be sure & change in BIOS from IDE to AHCI for your SSD.

I want to install it on the same SSD. Why set to ACHI if I may ask? My brother has IDE on his SSD, and he is running 64-bit :)

All cool responds! Keep 'em coming!
Cheers,
FredeGail

1. Yes, you will be able to run 32-bits application just fine.
2. The hard drive that contains WoW, you don't need to format it but be aware that if you are running from that HDD right now and then install Windows on the SSD, while the current HDD is plugged, you will create a dual-boot. This is not dangerous. You can use EasyBCD to remove the entry and put the x64 Windows 7 the main Windows to boot to.
3. ACHI gives off better performance when running on a SSD.

You received an excellent link and excellent advice from SeaVixen.

this is not meant to reflect negatively upon others, but rather as a strong second to SeaVixen's advice

Installed 64-bit!
It's working great!

A bit buggy in the very first boot, but I installed all the performance updates, and seems to run greatly.

Reputation for all of you posting in my topic!,
FredeGail