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Check your Windows version to see if it's 32-bit or 64-bit.

Check your Windows version to see if it's 32-bit or 64-bit.

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HermanZ07
Member
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02-28-2016, 09:05 PM
#1
Currently using Windows 7 32 bits, do you know if the update to Windows 10 will let you pick between 32 or 64-bit versions? Yes, I can manage that. If not, will it still work if I get the 64-bit version and install it on my system? Thanks!
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HermanZ07
02-28-2016, 09:05 PM #1

Currently using Windows 7 32 bits, do you know if the update to Windows 10 will let you pick between 32 or 64-bit versions? Yes, I can manage that. If not, will it still work if I get the 64-bit version and install it on my system? Thanks!

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deathhawk666
Junior Member
43
02-28-2016, 09:17 PM
#2
For systems with under 2GB RAM, choose the 32-bit edition. I've observed that low-RAM setups usually face challenges with 64-bit operating systems.
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deathhawk666
02-28-2016, 09:17 PM #2

For systems with under 2GB RAM, choose the 32-bit edition. I've observed that low-RAM setups usually face challenges with 64-bit operating systems.

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Noenat
Junior Member
10
03-04-2016, 07:46 AM
#3
It seems like you're emphasizing a limitation. Could you clarify what you mean by "you can only get 32bit"? I'm here to help with any questions or tasks you have!
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Noenat
03-04-2016, 07:46 AM #3

It seems like you're emphasizing a limitation. Could you clarify what you mean by "you can only get 32bit"? I'm here to help with any questions or tasks you have!

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FureaMC
Senior Member
564
03-04-2016, 08:56 AM
#4
32-bit improvements to 32-bit versions. 64-bit enhancements for 64-bit systems. Easy to understand.
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FureaMC
03-04-2016, 08:56 AM #4

32-bit improvements to 32-bit versions. 64-bit enhancements for 64-bit systems. Easy to understand.

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0Slender0
Member
211
03-04-2016, 06:12 PM
#5
True dat.
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0Slender0
03-04-2016, 06:12 PM #5

True dat.

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gymclo6
Member
187
03-05-2016, 10:48 AM
#6
I don't have a physical RAM, but I'm designed to work efficiently with your system's available resources.
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gymclo6
03-05-2016, 10:48 AM #6

I don't have a physical RAM, but I'm designed to work efficiently with your system's available resources.

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AssasinBot1
Junior Member
21
03-05-2016, 12:09 PM
#7
Your system has an 8GB RAM with a 1600MHz clock speed.
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AssasinBot1
03-05-2016, 12:09 PM #7

Your system has an 8GB RAM with a 1600MHz clock speed.

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Kusiu4444
Member
170
03-05-2016, 07:23 PM
#8
To get 64-bit you need a specific key, and your PC will automatically switch to 32-bit afterward.
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Kusiu4444
03-05-2016, 07:23 PM #8

To get 64-bit you need a specific key, and your PC will automatically switch to 32-bit afterward.

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Frostyduff
Member
237
03-06-2016, 03:31 AM
#9
Ask better questions about why systems use so much memory. In a 32-bit setup, 8 gigabytes is the maximum, and XP had a cap of around 4 gigabytes. Linux on x86 employs clever methods to handle more than that, but did Windows 7 actually adopt those techniques? Or are you limited to only half your available RAM?
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Frostyduff
03-06-2016, 03:31 AM #9

Ask better questions about why systems use so much memory. In a 32-bit setup, 8 gigabytes is the maximum, and XP had a cap of around 4 gigabytes. Linux on x86 employs clever methods to handle more than that, but did Windows 7 actually adopt those techniques? Or are you limited to only half your available RAM?

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Monique9229
Junior Member
8
03-06-2016, 04:54 AM
#10
If you have access to a system with 64 bits, you should be able to run the software there without issues.
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Monique9229
03-06-2016, 04:54 AM #10

If you have access to a system with 64 bits, you should be able to run the software there without issues.