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Upgrading from 32 bit to 64 bit windows
Posted on 11/20/14 at 2:35 pm
Posted on 11/20/14 at 2:35 pm
Can anyone give me some advice on how to upgrade from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of windows?
I don't have my windows install discs etc
I don't have my windows install discs etc
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Posted on 11/20/14 at 2:41 pm to KJason
Get install media.
Back up all of your data onto an external hard drive.
Wipe your internal drive and install 64-bit windows.
Copy your data back onto the hard drive.
Back up all of your data onto an external hard drive.
Wipe your internal drive and install 64-bit windows.
Copy your data back onto the hard drive.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 2:41 pm to KJason
Do you have a 64-bit processor?
You need to obtain a 64-bit installation, be it buying it or procuring from "other" methods.
You need to obtain a 64-bit installation, be it buying it or procuring from "other" methods.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 2:48 pm to Hulkklogan
My PC can support a 64 bit OS
I'm supposed to buy the alternate version of windows?
I'm supposed to buy the alternate version of windows?
Posted on 11/20/14 at 2:51 pm to KJason
You need a disc or an ISO to launch the Windows installer. Since you dont have that disc, you'll need to get it somehow.
This post was edited on 11/20/14 at 2:52 pm
Posted on 11/20/14 at 2:52 pm to tom
quote:
Get install media.
Back up all of your data onto an external hard drive.
Wipe your internal drive and install 64-bit windows.
Copy your data back onto the hard drive.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 3:00 pm to Hulkklogan
Can anyone point me in the direction of a safe place to get the install media?
Posted on 11/20/14 at 3:25 pm to KJason
You can download Windows for free from Microsoft. But if you want it to last beyond the trial period, you have to buy a license. But it is of course a pretty big download, something like 2-3 GB.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 3:45 pm to foshizzle
It only has the 8.1 available for download from microsoft
Posted on 11/20/14 at 4:00 pm to KJason
You'd want 8.1 rather than 8 anyway. Why did your computer come with 32-bit preinstalled if it supports 64? What version are you running? 7, 8, 8.1, etc.
This post was edited on 11/20/14 at 4:01 pm
Posted on 11/20/14 at 4:06 pm to KJason
LINK for windows 7 isos.
Make sure you download English and x64 of the version you want. You will need to burn it to a dvd or create a bootable usb and then use that to install.
These images generally don't work with the OEM keys that come with a laptop, so if that's what you have you will end up needing to buy a new key.
Make sure you download English and x64 of the version you want. You will need to burn it to a dvd or create a bootable usb and then use that to install.
These images generally don't work with the OEM keys that come with a laptop, so if that's what you have you will end up needing to buy a new key.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 5:02 pm to tom
Thanks for the link.
I just spent the last two hours downloading and getting rid of bogus programs
I just spent the last two hours downloading and getting rid of bogus programs
Posted on 11/20/14 at 5:44 pm to KJason
Do you have BOTH a 64 bit processor AND more than 4GB of RAM.
If the answer is no then don't bother upgrading as you will see no benefit.
I know the answer is no because if you had more than 4GB of RAM you would already have 64 bit.
If you are not adding RAM to go over 4GB, then again... Don't bother.
If the answer is no then don't bother upgrading as you will see no benefit.
I know the answer is no because if you had more than 4GB of RAM you would already have 64 bit.
If you are not adding RAM to go over 4GB, then again... Don't bother.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 5:57 pm to SG_Geaux
Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
Model H55M-UD2H
Total amount of system memory 8.00 GB RAM
System type 32-bit operating system
Number of processor cores 4
64-bit capable Yes
copy and paste from my system tab
Model H55M-UD2H
Total amount of system memory 8.00 GB RAM
System type 32-bit operating system
Number of processor cores 4
64-bit capable Yes
copy and paste from my system tab
Posted on 11/20/14 at 6:37 pm to KJason
Yikes, so half of your RAM has gone unused all this time.
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