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    RAM upgrade = 32bit to 64bit?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by y3kesprit, Jul 29, 2011.

  1. y3kesprit

    y3kesprit Notebook Consultant

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    Hello all,

    I just upgraded the ram on my friend's laptop from 2gb to 4gb.

    Just wanna ask if this warrants a upgrade from 32bit to 64bit? She's on Windows 7 Ultimate just so you know..

    And if that's the case, how do I go about installing from 32bit to 64bit? Is there a need to buy it? Or can I just download it off digitalrivercontent through this link http://forum.notebookreview.com/win...download-links-just-like-vista-before-90.html.

    btw I checked task manager, under performance, my total RAM is only 3070. Is this normal?

    Thanks for the advises guys. Appreciate it!
     
    y3kesprit, Jul 29, 2011
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  2. JOSEA

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    JOSEA, Jul 29, 2011
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  3. y3kesprit

    y3kesprit Notebook Consultant

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    Ok, thanks for your prompt reply.

    Hmm, would you recommend me changing to 64bit? I would not want to take the extra trouble if there's no substantial improvement in performance!
     
    y3kesprit, Jul 29, 2011
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  4. 3Fees

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    64 Bit Windows 7 is worth it,,can run 32 bit and 64 bit programs, 32 Bit Win 7 does not run 64 bit programs,most cpus today run in 32/64 bit mode, check it out.

    Cheers
    3Fees :)
     
    3Fees, Jul 29, 2011
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    y3kesprit Notebook Consultant

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    Hello guys,

    Thanks for all the advises.

    Just upgraded to 64bit w/o any problems thus far!
     
    y3kesprit, Jul 29, 2011
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    Congrats on x64. It'll allow a lot more room for future HW expansion.
     
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    Good move, just out of curiosity does win 7 task manager see all 4 gig now?
    As long as you do not try to run 16 bit stuff you should be fine.
     
    JOSEA, Jul 29, 2011
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