joebob1235
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well im preordering windows 7 right now, but idk if i have 32 or 64 bit. how do i find out???
32 bit or 64 bit?
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joebob1235
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no i mean for my rig. if my rig supports 32 or 64 bit
Stoic Sentinel
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Here's a link: http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=2643
I'll pick out some information for you.
Hope that helps
I'll pick out some information for you.
Hope that helps
aviation_man
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Vista:
Go to Start>Control Panel > System
XP:
Click Start>Run > Type sysdm.cpl > Click OK > Click the General tab.
joebob1235
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yea i hav 2 gigs of ram and an AMD Black edition dual core (955) and i think it supports it...
I guess it should be noted as to whether you are trying to upgrade Windows Vista 32 or 64 bit - and you're looking to see which is currently installed on your system?
OR
Are you looking to see if your Rig can handle a fresh install ( not upgrade ) of either windows 7 OEM or Retail in your PC.
Both answers are above - but if you are upgrading from Vista - you can only upgrade to 32 if you have 32 bit - and if you have 64 bit - you need to upgrade to windows 7 64 bit.
OR
Are you looking to see if your Rig can handle a fresh install ( not upgrade ) of either windows 7 OEM or Retail in your PC.
Both answers are above - but if you are upgrading from Vista - you can only upgrade to 32 if you have 32 bit - and if you have 64 bit - you need to upgrade to windows 7 64 bit.
joebob1235
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i has XP
joebob1235
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ok i have everything figured out. Now im wondering, whats the difference between 32 and 64 bit OS?
aviation_man
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Users pick 64 bit mainly for the memory. 32Bit only supports 3.25Gb or so of RAM while I believe that 64Bit supports way more RAM than anyone needs.
Also, the 64bit architecture can process files a lot quicker than 32bit can. It also utilizes the whole CPU. MS also says that it has enhanced security features as well.
Also, the 64bit architecture can process files a lot quicker than 32bit can. It also utilizes the whole CPU. MS also says that it has enhanced security features as well.
AlienMenace
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figure it out, twice as better. Faster boot up time, more memory usage. Draw backs, hard ware and software support isn't that great in some things. Like web cams. But, it will get there some time. happened when 16 bit to 32 bit. Took a while to get there. I run 64 bit OS's, never go back to 32 again.