Vista 64-bit and RAM

kookooshortman55

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Okay I just found out I can get Vista 64-bit for free at my University. Right now I have Vista 32-bit with 4GB of RAM. How hard is it to upgrade to 64-bit? Is it just inserting a CD and clicking "Go"? Haha well I know I would need to upgrade my graphics drivers. I was thinking, if it's free I might as well, but not if I have to reconfigure my whole computer.

Right now I have 4GB in dual channel and I really want to disable my page file. It works except for when I play Crysis, computer runs low on memory and the game crashes. The only problem is I have 4x1GB sticks. I would need to sell all of my memory, and since I'm in dual channel it's probably best to go with 4x2GB. I might be looking at around $120 upgrade, but hey Vista is free. Haha depends how much I can sell my memory for. If all else fails at least I will be able to utilize all 4GB that I already have.

So basically how hard is it to upgrade to 64-bit?
 
Me, exactly the opposite :D, i'm good at software (less networking)

Well, you need first to get a copy of vista x64, of course.
After installing, you need to find the drivers for your machine.
Most 32-bit programs work on an emulated environment which is included in xp/vista x64. It's like the 'cmd' in 32-bit programs where you can run 16-bit applications. You won't see any difference between the real environment (32-bit platform) and the emulated one.
But if you often use 'cmd' or other 16-bit programs you can't use on the 64-bit platform: 16-bit support is totally removed.

When using programs like "Daemon Tools" you have to get the 64-bit version for it to work better. The new versions support both 32 and 64 bit platforms, so you don't have to worry about.

It's just going to be better on a 64-bit platform. Many start to use the 64-bit platform, and Windows 7 is the last version to be 32-bit.
 
But in terms of installing it should be easy right? I don't have Daemon tools. I think the only install that actually made me clarify my version of Vista was my NVidia driver. Sooo, uninstall gfx driver, install 64-bit, re-install gfx driver = more usable memory? Haha
 
Yes, it's simple. 32-bit os's can only utilize up to around 3.35 gb of RAM. 64 bit's can address alot more. First, u might want to backup everything you might need. Then you will have to get the vista 64 bit OS CD then you just pop it in before you start up your computer and boot from CD.
 
Here are the steps:

1. Backup data onto CD, external HDD etc.
2. Pop in vista 64 bit disc
3. wipe out hard drive in the setup, install windows
4. reinstall your programs/data
 
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To reinstall:

  • Back all files
  • Pop the Windows Disc into the CD / DVD Drive
  • Boot of the Disc
  • Follow the instructions

Just some clearer instructions :)
 
seventy three said:
Omg ur runnin vista thats y ur computer suck upgrade to mac havent u seen the commericals
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Like OMG ur runing mac like omg have u seen teh comercils like they gots white stuffs and are sos KEWL!!! i lke to abb. stuff wth single leters like y and u. I AM TEH L33TTTTTTT MAC USER!!!11!!1!IONEOENE
 
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cohen said:
To reinstall:

Just some clearer instructions :)
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I don't really think you need to copy and paste what Speedy already posted...

speedyink said:
Like OMG ur runing mac like omg have u seen teh comercils like they gots white stuffs and are sos KEWL!!! i lke to abb. stuff wth single leters like y and u. I AM TEH L33TTTTTTT MAC USER!!!11!!1!IONEOENE
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Oh Yeah, Totally...

OMG, MAC!!!111!! U gotz sum l33t skillz der dood! i lik 2 type lik dis cos it saves tme!!!11 but den i go nd waste all teh time i savd by using 2 mny explntoins nd 1s, coz im cool. 111!!!!1111!!!!


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Rofl! seventy three

Well I mean I guess you can say Mac is awesome but I play games on this computer. I don't think Mac knows what a game is yet. My build is also possibly half the price of your computer, and it's not slow at all. Unless you have like a freaking Mac Pro or something I would highly doubt your system is better than mine. I asked how to upgrade to 64-bit, I didn't ask if there was another OS on the market.

Well . . . thank you to everyone else. Lol.
 
Okay so any way I can update to Vista 64-bit without backing up my computer? I'm in college, don't have a huge budget, and the cheapest external HDD is $100. Maybe a system restore? Also, the Vista upgrade is a download off the school website. How would this work? So I should uninstall gfx drivers, install vista 64-bit, then re-install 64-bit drivers?
 
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