You must start over from scratch. By the very nature of being 32 bit, the bit version of Windows can access at most only four gigabytes of RAM, and typically much less. A lot has been written about compatibility concerns when moving to bits. Most of the concerns are overstated. The majority, though certainly not all, of software that runs in bit Windows runs in bit Windows.
Windows bit has a compatibility layer specifically designed to allow bit software to run. In my experience, most software just works. This is also an opportunity to see if your applications themselves have been updated to run in bit. Just like Windows, applications updated to run in bit Windows will make more efficient use of the hardware and will often run slightly faster.
My advice is pretty simple: bite the bullet and upgrade. Do the backup, reformat, and install-from-scratch described above.
Plan to spend a little time with it. Subscribe to Confident Computing! Less frustration and more confidence, solutions, answers, and tips in your inbox every week. Download right-click, Save-As Duration: — 2. You mention that you max out at 8 gig and would like more on your computers. Under what circumstances could you use that much memory? I would add that you should locate the 64 bit drivers for your hardware before switching. Turn on suggestions.
Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Showing results for. Search instead for. Did you mean:. Last reply by C3PO5 Unsolved. Hi all, I have a retail version of microsft vista which has both 32 and 64 bit cd's.
You just need a few clicks to begin the installation and the rest of the process is automatic. Click the Start button , right-click Computer , and then click Properties. If Service Pack 2 is listed in the Windows edition section, SP2 is already installed on your computer and you don't need to follow the instructions below.
Log on to your computer using an administrator account, make sure all other users are logged off of the computer, and close all open programs. If you're using a laptop computer, connect it to an AC electrical outlet and don't unplug or restart the computer during installation. Update any device drivers as necessary. You can do this by using Windows Update or by going to the device manufacturer's website. If you have an uninterruptible power supply UPS connected to your computer, disconnect the connecting serial cable before installing SP2.
The installation automatically attempts to detect devices connected to serial ports, and UPS equipment can cause problems with the detection process. It's fine to leave your computer connected to a UPS for power. Some antivirus software might prevent SP2 from installing, or might slow down the installation. You can try temporarily disabling your antivirus software. If you do so, be sure that you're aware of the risks involved, and be sure to enable it after the service pack is installed.
Make sure you have enough free disk space to install SP2 even though much of that space will be reclaimed after the installation. If your computer is set to automatically install updates, you'll be prompted by Windows Update to install SP2. If you have any questions, create a new post How to Create a New Post - Video , copy and paste it's link into a private message to me, and I will respond on your thread :. Is it still legal if I download the official iso for free from microsoft digital river and then change the text in one of the files to make the installer accept my OEM key from the bottom of my notebook computer?
You shouldn't need to edit any of the files. The Windows 7 ISO is a retail, untouched version. It doesn't have a Product Key embedded into it. You should be able to use a Windows 7 Product Key from the label on the bottom of the computer with no issues. The installation will ask you for a Windows 7 Product Key.
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