How do I know if I'm installing 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows 7?

manoutoftime

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I have 2 computers one runs Win7 Pro 32-bit (netbook) and the other Win7 Pro 64-bit (desktop).

I did a clean re-install on my desktop and inadvertently used the 32-bit version. I went through the whole process, including all the updates (!!) and registering the license before realizing that I installed the wrong version.

Now, I'm going through the whole process again using the correct version.

During the installation, is there any indication as to which version you are installing? I totally understand that this was completely my fault and due to my negligence, however, is there anything during the install that says you're installing 64-bit or 32-bit?

Thanks for satisfying my curiosity.

Mitch
 

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windows 7
32 bit version can work on 64bit pc but its better to use your version ..
 

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windows 7 ultimate 32 bit
No, there is nothing in the installer that indicates which one it is. You would have to know by the label on the disc.
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom (desktop), Custom (desktop), Lenovo U530 Touch
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 Pro x64, Windows 10 Home x64
CPU
Intel i7-4790K , Intel i7-3770K, Intel i7-4510ULT
Motherboard
Asus Z87-PRO (main), Asus P8P67 Rev 3.1(secondary)
Memory
12GB Corsair Vengeance
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB, 2X GIGABYTE 6890, Nvidia GT730M
Sound Card
Realtek Integrated, IDT (both laptops)
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung S22C300H 21.5"
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 (Both machines)
Hard Drives
Main:
Muskin SSD 240GB
Seagate 320GB
Western Digital 1TB
Seagate 2TB

Seconday:
Toshiba 1TB
WD 1TB

Lenovo Laptop:
SAMSUNG SM843 SSD 480GB
PSU
Corsair GS700, COOLMAX CUL-850B (secondary)
Case
Thermaltake Chaser
Cooling
Corsair H60 Dual Fans, Stock Cooler
Keyboard
Logitech K360
Mouse
Logitech M310
Internet Speed
16Mbps
Antivirus
Comodo Internet Security Premium, MWB
Browser
Chrome, Firefox
Other Info
I have three systems listed in the specs area. My main desktop and my secondary desktop that was my previous build. The last one (in all the sections) is my Lenovo laptop.

Thanks for your interest in my machines! :)
Look in the source directory for starter.

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There isn't a starter in the 64bit installer.

TJG :)
 

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Dell Dimension E510
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Windows 7 Home Premium 32bits
CPU
Intel Pentium 4 521
Motherboard
Dell Inc. ORD203
Memory
DDR2 4096MBytes
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 2400 Series
Sound Card
On-Board Sigma Tel High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell ST2210 1920x1080x60 hertz
Hard Drives
320 SATA
500 SATA
PSU
Antec 430 Watts
Case
Dell
Cooling
Standard Fans
If it doesn't give you an option of 32 bit or 64 bit, the installer disk will not allow you to install the other.
 

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Windows 8 Pro (32-bit)1.83GHz Intel Core Duo2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) (upgrade)ATI Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Apple 17" iMac MA199LL (Early 2006)
OS
Windows 8 Pro (32-bit)
CPU
1.83GHz Intel Core Duo
Memory
2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) (upgrade)
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory
Monitor(s) Displays
17-inch TFT active-matrix LCD, millions of colors
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900
Hard Drives
Hitachi 320GB HDT721032SLA360 7200RPM SATA II (upgrade)
Keyboard
Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600
Mouse
Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
Internet Speed
4 Mbps
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
WEI:
Base Score: 3.9 Processor: 4.4 Memory 4.7
Graphics: 3.9 Gaming Graphics: 4.1 Primary HD: 5.9
thanks everyone.
so, basically, there's no indication once the installation process has begun.
should there be?
Mitch
 

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thanks everyone.
so, basically, there's no indication once the installation process has begun.
should there be?
Mitch

Only if the installer disk is capable of installing either version.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 8 Pro (32-bit)1.83GHz Intel Core Duo2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) (upgrade)ATI Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Apple 17" iMac MA199LL (Early 2006)
OS
Windows 8 Pro (32-bit)
CPU
1.83GHz Intel Core Duo
Memory
2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) (upgrade)
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory
Monitor(s) Displays
17-inch TFT active-matrix LCD, millions of colors
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900
Hard Drives
Hitachi 320GB HDT721032SLA360 7200RPM SATA II (upgrade)
Keyboard
Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600
Mouse
Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
Internet Speed
4 Mbps
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
WEI:
Base Score: 3.9 Processor: 4.4 Memory 4.7
Graphics: 3.9 Gaming Graphics: 4.1 Primary HD: 5.9
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