Windows 7 question

claptonman

claptonman

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I'm thinking of getting windows 7 professional because it's only $44 if you're a student. The only option is to download it. I'm used to getting disks and installing them that way. Does anyone know what I have to do with the download? If I click it, will it format my drive and install it?

Also, I only have 2 Gigs of Ram. Will this be enough? (I'm looking at the 32-bit version.)

Another question: Will I be able to share this with my family? We must've used the XP disc so many times reinstalling and whatnot.
 
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the download is a .iso image. You will have to burn it to a DVD to install with it.
You will have to have a single product key per computer you use it on.
 
burn several copys or backup first.

32 bit i would install another gig if your board will allow it.
it will see about 3-1/2 gig max.

Don't share won't happen. its associated with your hardware after the install.
 
So I'll have to buy a separate key for each computer?

And no, can't add any ram. Would it be worth it to upgrade from XP Home?
 
7 Pro has a lot of nice features.
Are you saying your motherboard is maxed out with memory?
I would just get 32 bit.
 
your processor is 64 bit enabled.
you need 3 GB min. to run 64 bit windows 7. you have 2 Gb, which I will assume is 2x1GB, just get a cheap 2GB stick (~20 usd) and you will be fine. 4GB kits are cheap also.
 
"Intel 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software. Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory."

Wouldn't neccessarily need more RAM. 64bit can access however much is installed.
 
64 bit is 4 gig or higher. All the other computers have xp pro 32 with 4 gig and all see 3-1/2 gig.
 
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/system-requirements
2GB min. ^ for 64. 1gb for 32.

It's about more than just the amount of RAM that's installed or used.
Usually, the amount of installed RAM is less than the amount needed for the programs running. In the effort of keeping reserved RAM space, data is swapped from RAM to HDD then back to RAM if/when the computer asks for that data.
64 bit also alows for addressing a 64bit space vs 32bit space.
 
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