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    Windows 7 on my Inspiron 1520: 64-Bit or 32-bit?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by davron, Nov 11, 2009.

  1. davron

    davron Notebook Evangelist

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    Need to decide between Windows 7 Pro x86 and x64, I have access to both for free. It's for my laptop that's currently running on Vista, specs in sig. Need some advice. Can it even run 64 bit?

    Thanks!
     
    davron, Nov 11, 2009
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  2. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    Sure, it can run 64-bit. And that's what I would recommend for your system.
     
    swarmer, Nov 11, 2009
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  3. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Gah I feel like I should run headfirst into a wall - what about usingsearch?
    See my sig - decide.
     
    DetlevCM, Nov 12, 2009
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  4. davron

    davron Notebook Evangelist

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    lol.... I searched don't worry

    Thanks swarmer
     
    davron, Nov 12, 2009
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    i`d go 64 bit if i was you with that spec
    and you have 4gig so to use it all you will need 64bit anyway
     
    shakennstirred, Nov 12, 2009
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