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Wednesday, December 23, 2009 by Frogboy | Discussion: Windows 7
Better late than never!
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Reply #22 Sunday, January 10, 2010 3:59 AM
64 bit allows you to access more than 4gb of RAM and utilises your hardware more efficiently.
Depends... via the upgrade path you can only go from 32 bit to 32 bit, etc. If installing from a full retail copy however, you can go 32 or 64 bit. If going the OEM route, please ensure you get/order the bit version you want, as it ie either one or the other... not both.
Reply #23 Sunday, January 10, 2010 7:17 AM
I just built a new computer...... didn't know about the 32bit vs 64bit thing. I got 4Gb of Ram, but installed Win7 32bit. now I can only access 3.2Gb of my Ram. Can I change to 64bit without undoing everything I've already done to the sytem, like installing all my Stardock apps and other programs?
I have also been told that certain CPU's don't allow the use of 64bit, I fitted an Intel Q8300 quad core chip, so, will my chip run 64bit Win7?
Thanks guys. (Once I get all this stuff sorted then maybe I can start skinning again!!!! 
Reply #24 Sunday, January 10, 2010 7:39 AM
http://www.intel.com/products/processor/core2quad/specifications.htm
Yes...will handle 64bit architecture....no....you'll need to reinstall everything....
Reply #26 Sunday, January 10, 2010 8:02 AM
Grrrrrrrrrrrrr........... (Thanks Paul)
Doc..... I already did that...... Very cool!
Reply #27 Wednesday, January 13, 2010 6:00 AM
Any tips for removing the shortcut arrows on Desktop Icons (64 bit Ultimate)? I must admit I liked the way that IconX handled things in XP.
Reply #28 Wednesday, January 13, 2010 6:02 AM
Google FXvisor64.msi ....
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Reply #21 Saturday, January 9, 2010 10:23 PM
Thinking of upgrading to 7. Will have to do a reformat and fresh install. What is the difference between 32 and 64 bit?
Have been told I can only do a 32 bit install. Thanks for your help.