Going back to 32 Bit?

joelxxl

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Hey guys,

Coming Thursday I'm getting a new computer. With Windows 7 Home Premium as OS.
Is it possible to put Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit on a 64 bit computer?

Greets
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Compaq Presario 061/RP863AA-ABH SR2079NL NL680
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
Monitor(s) Displays
Compaq
Screen Resolution
1280 by 1024
Keyboard
Trust
Mouse
Trust
Internet Speed
1000 mB/s
Yes.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
CPU
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz
Motherboard
ASUS P4P800-VM Motherboard Chipset: Intel 865G + ICH5
Memory
2.50 GB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS
Sound Card
SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio (Chip)
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic VX 1962 wm
Screen Resolution
1680 X 1050
Hard Drives
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 80 GB
ST380215A ATA Device 18.6 GB
Western Digital "My Book" external hard drive 750 GB
Cooling
Fan based
Keyboard
Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 v10 USB
Mouse
Logitec optic USB
Internet Speed
3.01 Mb/s download 0.64 Mb/s upload

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Compaq Presario 061/RP863AA-ABH SR2079NL NL680
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
Monitor(s) Displays
Compaq
Screen Resolution
1280 by 1024
Keyboard
Trust
Mouse
Trust
Internet Speed
1000 mB/s
Yes, it is.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
CPU
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz
Motherboard
ASUS P4P800-VM Motherboard Chipset: Intel 865G + ICH5
Memory
2.50 GB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS
Sound Card
SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio (Chip)
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic VX 1962 wm
Screen Resolution
1680 X 1050
Hard Drives
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 80 GB
ST380215A ATA Device 18.6 GB
Western Digital "My Book" external hard drive 750 GB
Cooling
Fan based
Keyboard
Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 v10 USB
Mouse
Logitec optic USB
Internet Speed
3.01 Mb/s download 0.64 Mb/s upload
Yes, it is.

Ok but what is exactly the difference of 32 bit or 64 bit software on a 64 bit computer?

Oh and if I install windows 7 ultimate 32 bit on a 64 bit pc will it run just as fast as on a 32 bit computer or slower?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Compaq Presario 061/RP863AA-ABH SR2079NL NL680
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
Monitor(s) Displays
Compaq
Screen Resolution
1280 by 1024
Keyboard
Trust
Mouse
Trust
Internet Speed
1000 mB/s

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-Built in July 2009
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
Memory
8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
Sound Card
Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
Monitor(s) Displays
23" Acer x233H
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
PSU
Corsair 620HX modular
Case
Antec P182
Cooling
stock
Keyboard
ABS M1 Mechanical
Mouse
Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
Internet Speed
15/2 cable modem
Other Info
Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
32 bit software does not take advantage of the the 64 bit processing power. 64 bit computers will run 32 bit programs; but they will not run the old 16 bit legacy software.

If it were me, I would opt for the 64 bit Windows installation if my computer and hardware were fully capable and I would install 64 bit programs when they are available. You may have some driver problems with a 64 bit installation, which you can correct. If my computer and hardware were marginal, I would opt for a 32 bit installation.

Oh and if I install windows 7 ultimate 32 bit on a 64 bit pc will it run just as fast as on a 32 bit computer or slower?

That is a hard question to answer since "fast" depends on the processor speed, RAM, and hard drive speed.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
CPU
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz
Motherboard
ASUS P4P800-VM Motherboard Chipset: Intel 865G + ICH5
Memory
2.50 GB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS
Sound Card
SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio (Chip)
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic VX 1962 wm
Screen Resolution
1680 X 1050
Hard Drives
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 80 GB
ST380215A ATA Device 18.6 GB
Western Digital "My Book" external hard drive 750 GB
Cooling
Fan based
Keyboard
Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 v10 USB
Mouse
Logitec optic USB
Internet Speed
3.01 Mb/s download 0.64 Mb/s upload
In addition to what Carl has said, an important note is that 32-bit will not allow you to use more than 3.5GB of RAM, even if you have more installed.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 3.0GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M5A97
Memory
8GB G-Skill Ripjaws DDR3 1333
Graphics Card(s)
PNY GeForce 460 GTX 1GB OC - Enthusiast Edition
Sound Card
VIA High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 19"
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Hard Drives
1TB - Primary
160GB - Secondary
250GB - External backup for important files
PSU
OCZ Fata1ty 700W Modular PSU
Case
ASUS
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 2000
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Mouse 2000
Internet Speed
3 Mbps/768 kbps
Very good point, Fred. I don't think of that because I a running 32 bit with 2.5 Gb of RAM.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
CPU
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz
Motherboard
ASUS P4P800-VM Motherboard Chipset: Intel 865G + ICH5
Memory
2.50 GB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS
Sound Card
SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio (Chip)
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic VX 1962 wm
Screen Resolution
1680 X 1050
Hard Drives
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 80 GB
ST380215A ATA Device 18.6 GB
Western Digital "My Book" external hard drive 750 GB
Cooling
Fan based
Keyboard
Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 v10 USB
Mouse
Logitec optic USB
Internet Speed
3.01 Mb/s download 0.64 Mb/s upload
Okay thanks for your information, I'm well informed my questions has been answered. Thanks all!
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Compaq Presario 061/RP863AA-ABH SR2079NL NL680
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
Monitor(s) Displays
Compaq
Screen Resolution
1280 by 1024
Keyboard
Trust
Mouse
Trust
Internet Speed
1000 mB/s
You are very welcome. That is what we are here for. :D
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
CPU
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz
Motherboard
ASUS P4P800-VM Motherboard Chipset: Intel 865G + ICH5
Memory
2.50 GB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS
Sound Card
SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio (Chip)
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic VX 1962 wm
Screen Resolution
1680 X 1050
Hard Drives
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 80 GB
ST380215A ATA Device 18.6 GB
Western Digital "My Book" external hard drive 750 GB
Cooling
Fan based
Keyboard
Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 v10 USB
Mouse
Logitec optic USB
Internet Speed
3.01 Mb/s download 0.64 Mb/s upload
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