If windows was already preinstalled, it was already either 32 bit/64 bit so when and how did it give you the option to choose 32 bit/64 bit? Stop playing games, no OEM gives those kind of options. And if it is some unknown, boutique OEM, I'd like to know their name.
As far as installing 64 bit goes, locate a 64 bit disk, install the same edition that came preinstalled and activate with the sticker key. You'll have to install all drivers and apps afresh.
For example.And if it is some unknown, boutique OEM, I'd like to know their name.
Toshiba Notebook L450/L450D
Has 32 bit Windows 7 HP Pre-installed.
Toshiba Recovery Media Creator app will 32 bit.
The in box Recovery Disk is 64 bit.
Fujitsu P2560.
Has 32 bit Windows 7 Pro Pre-installed.
NO Recovery Media Creator app.
The in box Recovery Disks 32 bit, 64 bit Windows 7 Pro & 32 bit Win XP.
Startup boot install? On an OEM computer? Any of our cussed Dells, HPs ever given us that option?
We had one before some time ago, OEM manufacturer unknown.
More likely a rogue whitebox seller. Thats why I asked the OP to tell us what OEM he's talking about.
And irrespective of the credentials of the maker, if he wants to switch to 64 bit, he has to reinstall- either the way the rest of the world does it or through some "custom" way provided by said maker.
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When i started the computer for the first time windows started then the first etting was to choose windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit. My friends also said that they did not get such an option before. But my computer was given such an option and i didnt know and now around 5 gb of my ram is not being used. I appreciate all the help.
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