Why "System Type" says 32 bit OS?

[1gnition]

Hello,

I have a 64-bit processor and in "System" it says that the "System Type" is 32-bit Operating System.
How can I change the system to be 64-bit? Do I have to reinstall? I didn't have any choice between 32-bit and 64-bit during the installation.

 

[Tews]

You will have to reinstall the 64bit version..there is no option to select which version you want to install...it assumes that you already know this....

 

[spliff]

That may be assuming a lot....

 

[1gnition]

What does it mean the "64bit version"? The 64bit and 32bit are two separate different copies? I thought each copy can install the 32 bit or 64 bit according to the user's choice.

EDIT:
Is worthwhile to reinstall? or is it OK like that?

 

[Kari]

You have installed a 32-bit version of Windows 7. A 64-bit Windows 7 can legally be found here. As the image taken from that site here shows, you have to choose if you want to download a 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 7.



You have to do a clean install, a 32-bit system can not be upgraded to a 64-bit system.

Kari

EDIT: Please remember that free downloads will only be available until August 20, 2009.

 

[septprince]

First of all you have to download the 64 bit version of Windows 7 and then you have to perform clean Installation. You cant update a 32 bit OS to 64bit OS and vice versa.

 

[myzr7]

Welcome 1gnition to seven forums
You will need to download the 64 bit version of the win7 os. And then reinstall that. Good luck to you.

 

[septprince]

I thought each copy can install the 32 bit or 64 bit according to the user's choice.

You have to make that kind of DVD by your own.
here is a tutorial for that: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...indows-se7en-x86-x64-editions.html#post194511

EDIT:
Is worthwhile to reinstall? or is it OK like that?

It is ok like that. And 32 bit version of the OS is more efficient.

 

[1gnition]

Thank you all.

You have to make that kind of DVD by your own.
here is a tutorial for that: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...indows-se7en-x86-x64-editions.html#post194511

It is ok like that. And 32 bit version of the OS is more efficient.

You actually mean it is better to install the 32-bit even if this is a 64-bit processor? Why? Where can I read about that?

 

[Kari]

Is worthwhile to reinstall? or is it OK like that?

You only have 1 gig RAM, I see. In my opinion it's definitely better you keep your 32-bit Win7.

Kari

 

[xendrome]

It is ok like that. And 32 bit version of the OS is more efficient.

DUH.. you get more miles per gallon on 32bit then 64bit... so of course it is more efficent....

 

[septprince]

Thank you all.
You actually mean it is better to install the 32-bit even if this is a 64-bit processor? Why? Where can I read about that?

32 bit runs faster because it have to only load 32bit dll files to the memory but in case of 64-bit it have to load 64 bit version of dll files also 32 bit files. that is why 32 bit is better even if your system supports 64 bit.

Moreover sometimes it is hard to get 64 bit version of drivers because some of the companies like dell had not even released 64 bit driver of Windows 7 for some of there older models.

 

[spliff]

^Is that right? I'm running 64bit win 7 and ran 64 vista before that...check out my specs.

 

[septprince]

^Is that right? I'm running 64bit win 7 and ran 64 vista before that...check out my specs.

I did not say that for all models. For some older models....

 

[spliff]

Mine IS an "older" model....:huh:

 

[Kari]

It is ok like that. And 32 bit version of the OS is more efficient.

This topic has several threads full of opinions here at SevenForums. Personally I recommend 64-bit if you have more than 3 gigs ram. It is faster and more reliable, IMHO.

Kari

 

[Ex_Brit]

You have installed a 32-bit version of Windows 7. A 64-bit Windows 7 can legally be found here. As the image taken from that site here shows, you have to choose if you want to download a 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 7.

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You have to do a clean install, a 32-bit system can not be upgraded to a 64-bit system.

Kari

EDIT: Please remember that free downloads will only be available until August 20, 2009.

That's not the final RTM version please note. That's build 7100 (RC).

 

[spliff]

Figures.

 

[Kari]

That's not the final RTM version please note. That's build 7100 (RC).

Did you notice the word "LEGAL" there in my post? RC build 7100 is the latest build you can obtain free completely legally. Later builds are leaks.

I am one of those "idiots" who refuse to use any software, application or OS that is not 100% legal. For this reason I do not give tips telling where to get or how to find Windows 7 that is not officially released by Microsoft.

I know this kind of behavior makes me seem like a nutcase in the eyes of the majority of this community, but I am not willing to change the way I think only to please others.

Kari

 

[dook]

@Kari

@Kari

Are you going to purchase Windows 7? If so then why would you not try the builds inbetween to watch how the product develops?

In my mind, with the intention of purchasing windows 7, I can't see a problem with using leaked builds.