Problem with Windows 10? Need help troubleshooting or fixing issues.

cat_tails1
Junior Member

02-18-2016, 09:08 AM

He recently got a new PC and noticed W7 32-bit is installed. He has 8GB RAM but only half is being used. When the W10 update arrives, can he move to W10 64-bit? Or should I reinstall W7 64-bit first?

cat_tails1

02-18-2016, 09:08 AM #1

He recently got a new PC and noticed W7 32-bit is installed. He has 8GB RAM but only half is being used. When the W10 update arrives, can he move to W10 64-bit? Or should I reinstall W7 64-bit first?

Woozywolf65
Member

02-26-2016, 02:07 AM

Modernizing systems with 32-bit enhancements

Woozywolf65

02-26-2016, 02:07 AM #2

Modernizing systems with 32-bit enhancements

Roleny62
Junior Member

02-26-2016, 03:53 AM

He purchased a brand of PC, and I’m checking if it was actually used.

Roleny62

02-26-2016, 03:53 AM #3

He purchased a brand of PC, and I’m checking if it was actually used.

xxvasile99xx
Member

02-26-2016, 04:29 AM

To install 64-bit you need to reinstall Windows.

xxvasile99xx

02-26-2016, 04:29 AM #4

To install 64-bit you need to reinstall Windows.

Zercuador
Member

163

02-26-2016, 06:19 AM

He should definitely create backups of his photos and set up a fresh Windows installation. Even though I’m an IT student with more experience, my aunt built the PC for him, so she’s capable of handling it properly.

Zercuador

02-26-2016, 06:19 AM #5

Sunahh
Posting Freak

863

03-05-2016, 02:44 AM

Check if the CPU or motherboard supports 64-bit functionality.

Sunahh

03-05-2016, 02:44 AM #6

Check if the CPU or motherboard supports 64-bit functionality.

_K33P_
Member

03-05-2016, 05:17 AM

Confirmed, the system runs on a 64-bit processor.

_K33P_

03-05-2016, 05:17 AM #7

Confirmed, the system runs on a 64-bit processor.

MLGGirl54
Senior Member

258

03-05-2016, 06:33 AM

Oh man, that's a challenging situation. No worries, I didn't realize Windows 10 was still using a 32-bit version.

MLGGirl54

03-05-2016, 06:33 AM #8

Oh man, that's a challenging situation. No worries, I didn't realize Windows 10 was still using a 32-bit version.

LozzerFo
Junior Member

03-05-2016, 10:35 AM

For Win10 64-bit devices, installing on a 32-bit system isn't feasible. Upgrade to a 64-bit version, create a preview image on a CD or USB drive, then boot from it to install the 64-bit editions. The guide you shared is helpful: http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-...sible.html

LozzerFo

03-05-2016, 10:35 AM #9