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    Upgrading to Vista 64 bit with t7700 processor

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by mowing machine, Aug 30, 2008.

  1. mowing machine

    mowing machine Notebook Geek

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    I am thinking about upgrading my 32 bit Vista Home Premium to the 64 bit version. I then ran across this site seeing if my computer was capable of running 64 bit- http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/content.aspx?ctId=396

    I did step four where it says that your processer is 64 bit if it says x64 and 32 bit if it say x84. When I looked this up my computer mine says it is x84. I have a t7700 processor which I thought was a 64 bit processor. Why does it say it is only x84? Am I unable to run 64 bit windows?
     
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    T7700 is a 64-bit processor, and can very well run Windows Vista/XP x64 (or any other 64-Bit OS)

    T7700

    Supported Features:

    # Dual Core
    # Enhanced Intel Speedstep® Technology
    # Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology)
    # Intel® Virtualization Technology
    # Execute Disable Bit

    Because you are running a 32-bit OS, Windows is seeing it as a 32-bit processor....

    You can confirm the supported features of your CPU by running CPU-Z....
    CPUZ.jpg
     
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  3. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    x86 not x84 and your t7700 is fully x64 compatible
     
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  4. mowing machine

    mowing machine Notebook Geek

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    Thanks, thats what I thought, just not sure why it says it is x86 under my computer.
     
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  5. Andy

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    As stated before, your CPU is running in 32-Bit Mode....
    I am dual-booting Vista 64 and XP 32. (And I have a T5200 -> 1st Gen Merom)

    In Vista 64
    CPU2.jpg

    In XP 32 - (CPU in 32-Bit Mode -> Compatibility Mode)
    CPU1.JPG
     
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    Gotcha, thanks Andy, I understand it now.
     
    mowing machine, Aug 30, 2008
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