installing windows 7 64 pro

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Kubninjan
Senior Member

389

03-07-2016, 09:42 PM

Hey, I'm attempting to set up Windows 7 x64 Pro on my old laptop with an X32 model. It's tough since I don't have a separate disk drive and this is my first time doing it. What steps should I follow? P.S. Your system specs look like: FM2A88X, Killer motherboard, A10 7850G, APU, 16GB RAM, DDR3, 2600MHz, ADATA XFX R7850, 2GB black edition, overclocked, WD Blue 2.5", 320GB HDD, EVGA 550W, fully modular PSU.

Kubninjan

03-07-2016, 09:42 PM #1

8ahamut1
Junior Member

03-08-2016, 06:05 AM

Obtain another machine, install Windows via USB drive. Insert the drive, enter BIOS settings, choose the bootable disk to start, let the installation complete. Have fun!

8ahamut1

03-08-2016, 06:05 AM #2

Obtain another machine, install Windows via USB drive. Insert the drive, enter BIOS settings, choose the bootable disk to start, let the installation complete. Have fun!

Zoizzois
Junior Member

03-08-2016, 02:29 PM

You might face an issue where your outdated laptop's processor can only support x32 editions of Windows, making it impossible to install or use the software properly.

Zoizzois

03-08-2016, 02:29 PM #3

You might face an issue where your outdated laptop's processor can only support x32 editions of Windows, making it impossible to install or use the software properly.

mEgaOlympic
Junior Member

03-09-2016, 01:03 AM

Your argument holds, as compatible Core or i-series chips along with their matching chipsets can support 64-bit Windows operation.

mEgaOlympic

03-09-2016, 01:03 AM #4

Your argument holds, as compatible Core or i-series chips along with their matching chipsets can support 64-bit Windows operation.

BryanPlayzz
Member

146

03-09-2016, 02:23 AM

BryanPlayzz

03-09-2016, 02:23 AM #5

Redqan
Member

154

03-10-2016, 09:38 PM

Check the compatibility list on Intel's site before proceeding. This helps ensure the CPU can support 64-bit Windows, especially for older devices.

Redqan

03-10-2016, 09:38 PM #6

Check the compatibility list on Intel's site before proceeding. This helps ensure the CPU can support 64-bit Windows, especially for older devices.

Zercuador
Member

163

03-10-2016, 11:03 PM

I missed mentioning that the laptop hard drive is part of the PC I'm constructing. The specifications I provided apply to the build itself.

Zercuador

03-10-2016, 11:03 PM #7

I missed mentioning that the laptop hard drive is part of the PC I'm constructing. The specifications I provided apply to the build itself.

Frostyduff
Member

237

03-11-2016, 12:35 AM

Check for this component using your processor.

Frostyduff

03-11-2016, 12:35 AM #8

Check for this component using your processor.

Dorito977
Member

177

03-11-2016, 01:54 AM

Alright, everything should work out. Start the computer in BIOS, then apply the tool to designate the USB as the boot source and erase the current operating system along with any leftover data from the old hard drive. Thanks for understanding.

Dorito977

03-11-2016, 01:54 AM #9

legoman210
Junior Member

03-18-2016, 05:02 AM

#10

Imagine a laptop powered by a compact, adjustable power supply unit.

legoman210

03-18-2016, 05:02 AM #10

Imagine a laptop powered by a compact, adjustable power supply unit.

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