About 32bit to 64 bit

agabonn30 · 08-30-2008, 06:36 AM

how can i make my 32bit to 64bit?

explain please.....

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felix8406 · 09-01-2008, 12:42 AM

What is it exactly that you are trying to do? Vista comes in two version; 32 and 64 bit. If you want to install the 64 bit version on a PC that support the 64 bit architecture, you need a 64 bit version of Vista. The 32 version cannot be update to the 64 bit version; in other words, you'll have to do a clean installation. You can get more information here: Installation choices for 64-bit consumer versions of Windows Vista

agabonn30 · 09-01-2008, 09:34 PM

so do i need another copy of vista which install a 64bit? or i just need to reinstall my recent copy and select it as a 64bit?

felix8406 · 09-02-2008, 06:20 PM

You need a copy of Vista with a 64 Bit version. You should be able to order one through the Microsoft site. You'll be charged postage and handling, but I'm not sure.

agabonn30 · 09-02-2008, 09:07 PM

just a short explaination

what is?:

32bit =

64bit =

felix8406 · 09-03-2008, 09:14 AM

A 64Bit CPU can calculate 64-bits of data at once, while the 32-bit can calculate 32-bit of data at once. However, that doesn't mean that a 64-bit sytems is faster than a 32-bit because it's also dependent on other factors as well, like applications and hardware. Why not a a 21-bit PC? Because computers architecture is measured in bytes and each byte has 8 bits. That's why you have 16, 32 or 64 Bit system and perhaps a 128 bit system in the horizon.

agabonn30 · 09-03-2008, 10:40 PM

so what could be the major difference in terms of bits and in terms of hardware usage?

felix8406 · 09-04-2008, 11:45 AM

For the most part, 64bit will run your 64Bit applications faster and can also run 32bit applications. There are still a few issues for 64Bit hardware support, more specifically drivers, though support has improved greatly. Also, most applications are built around a 32Bit architecture, which can be handled by a 32Bit OS just as fast as a 64Bit. If you play a lot of games and they are built around the 64Bit system, then you'll see some difference...there are some gamers here that can provide you with more info. Other than that, you'll hardly notice any difference between the two. If your PC is running fine with what you have, stick with the 32Bit...it might save you a few headaches...but that's my opinion though.

agabonn30 · 09-04-2008, 09:17 PM

how can u tell that those programs intalled in ur PC are for 32bit or 64bit structured CPU?

crabby · 09-05-2008, 01:41 AM

With windows x64 it installs 64 bit programs in Program Files but installs 32 bit programs in Program Files (x86).

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imported_shawnhenry · 03-28-2009, 09:10 AM

With a 64-bit capable processor chip, you gain all of 4-gig of RAM using a 64-bit OS. Same hardware with 32-bit OS and you are blind to about 30% of that physical RAM. Basically, the big issue with 64-bit is lack of software. All audio libraries available are 32-bit so any games you play on a 64-bit OS will have to kick down to 32-bit to run the game. I say get the 32-bit Vista and partition your hard drive and put on a 64-bit Linux.

I run 64-bit, I like how it transfers files faster and I only have 2-gig of RAM. Never have I topped out that 2-gig of RAM unless it was faulty code that was leaking memory. I have no need for Windows, but I can understand why other people think Vista provides greater software selections.

felix8406 · 03-29-2009, 07:09 AM

The biggest issue that I see with 64Bit system is Microsoft's lack of interest for it. On the one hand MS designed the 64Bit with a more secure Kernel and better hardware handling, but for some reason they have not make a great effort to sell it. That, at least to me, is kind of strange and makes me wonder why the effort to sell it is not there. I don't think cost to produce this system, as opposed to the 32Bit, is the issue though.

binner123 · 03-29-2009, 07:40 AM

What is it exactly that you are trying to do? Vista comes in two version; 32 and 64 bit. If you want to install the 64 bit version on a PC that support the 64 bit architecture, you need a 64 bit version of Vista. The 32 version cannot be update to the 64 bit version; in other words, you'll have to do a clean installation. You can get more information here: Installation choices for 64-bit consumer versions of Windows Vista

balakrishnarao · 05-29-2009, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by agabonn30

how can i make my 32bit to 64bit?

explain please.....

my computer is having operating system windows vista starter with 32 bit andservice pack one installed. now i have downloaded and installed service pack 2 stop whether service pack 2 is correctly installed which i am not sure.please check and let me know. also how to troubleshoot this probllem if service pack 2 not installed.is it necessary to upgrade to 64 bit? please email bbrao1612@gmail.com. immediately and solve my problem
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08-30-2008, 06:36 AM	#1
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09-01-2008, 12:42 AM	#2
felix8406 ABXpert Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,628	What is it exactly that you are trying to do? Vista comes in two version; 32 and 64 bit. If you want to install the 64 bit version on a PC that support the 64 bit architecture, you need a 64 bit version of Vista. The 32 version cannot be update to the 64 bit version; in other words, you'll have to do a clean installation. You can get more information here: Installation choices for 64-bit consumer versions of Windows Vista __________________ Your site for Free Always software: [URL="http://http://www.softdorm.com/"]http://http://www.softdorm.com/[/URL]
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09-01-2008, 09:34 PM	#3
agabonn30 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 25	ah so do i need another copy of vista which install a 64bit? or i just need to reinstall my recent copy and select it as a 64bit?
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09-02-2008, 06:20 PM	#4
felix8406 ABXpert Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,628	You need a copy of Vista with a 64 Bit version. You should be able to order one through the Microsoft site. You'll be charged postage and handling, but I'm not sure. __________________ Your site for Free Always software: [URL="http://http://www.softdorm.com/"]http://http://www.softdorm.com/[/URL]
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09-02-2008, 09:07 PM	#5
agabonn30 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 25	just a short explaination what is?: 32bit = 64bit =
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09-03-2008, 09:14 AM	#6
felix8406 ABXpert Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,628	A 64Bit CPU can calculate 64-bits of data at once, while the 32-bit can calculate 32-bit of data at once. However, that doesn't mean that a 64-bit sytems is faster than a 32-bit because it's also dependent on other factors as well, like applications and hardware. Why not a a 21-bit PC? Because computers architecture is measured in bytes and each byte has 8 bits. That's why you have 16, 32 or 64 Bit system and perhaps a 128 bit system in the horizon. __________________ Your site for Free Always software: [URL="http://http://www.softdorm.com/"]http://http://www.softdorm.com/[/URL]
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09-03-2008, 10:40 PM	#7
agabonn30 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 25	sorry to bother you about noob questions so what could be the major difference in terms of bits and in terms of hardware usage?
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09-04-2008, 11:45 AM	#8
felix8406 ABXpert Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,628	For the most part, 64bit will run your 64Bit applications faster and can also run 32bit applications. There are still a few issues for 64Bit hardware support, more specifically drivers, though support has improved greatly. Also, most applications are built around a 32Bit architecture, which can be handled by a 32Bit OS just as fast as a 64Bit. If you play a lot of games and they are built around the 64Bit system, then you'll see some difference...there are some gamers here that can provide you with more info. Other than that, you'll hardly notice any difference between the two. If your PC is running fine with what you have, stick with the 32Bit...it might save you a few headaches...but that's my opinion though. __________________ Your site for Free Always software: [URL="http://http://www.softdorm.com/"]http://http://www.softdorm.com/[/URL]
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agabonn30 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 25	how can u tell that those programs intalled in ur PC are for 32bit or 64bit structured CPU?
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09-05-2008, 01:41 AM	#10
crabby Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Salisbury, UK Posts: 2,355	With windows x64 it installs 64 bit programs in Program Files but installs 32 bit programs in Program Files (x86). crabby
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imported_shawnhenry Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3	With a 64-bit capable processor chip, you gain all of 4-gig of RAM using a 64-bit OS. Same hardware with 32-bit OS and you are blind to about 30% of that physical RAM. Basically, the big issue with 64-bit is lack of software. All audio libraries available are 32-bit so any games you play on a 64-bit OS will have to kick down to 32-bit to run the game. I say get the 32-bit Vista and partition your hard drive and put on a 64-bit Linux. I run 64-bit, I like how it transfers files faster and I only have 2-gig of RAM. Never have I topped out that 2-gig of RAM unless it was faulty code that was leaking memory. I have no need for Windows, but I can understand why other people think Vista provides greater software selections. __________________ [url=http://www.source-promo.com/]Promotional Items[/url] [url=http://www.usb-extra.co.uk/products-mp3player-mp-701.html]Logo MP3 Players[/url]
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03-29-2009, 07:09 AM	#13
felix8406 ABXpert Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,628	The biggest issue that I see with 64Bit system is Microsoft's lack of interest for it. On the one hand MS designed the 64Bit with a more secure Kernel and better hardware handling, but for some reason they have not make a great effort to sell it. That, at least to me, is kind of strange and makes me wonder why the effort to sell it is not there. I don't think cost to produce this system, as opposed to the 32Bit, is the issue though. __________________ Your site for Free Always software: [URL="http://http://www.softdorm.com/"]http://http://www.softdorm.com/[/URL]
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03-29-2009, 07:40 AM	#14
binner123 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3	What is it exactly that you are trying to do? Vista comes in two version; 32 and 64 bit. If you want to install the 64 bit version on a PC that support the 64 bit architecture, you need a 64 bit version of Vista. The 32 version cannot be update to the 64 bit version; in other words, you'll have to do a clean installation. You can get more information here: Installation choices for 64-bit consumer versions of Windows Vista __________________ [url=http://www.mhphotographic.co.uk/clients]UK Photography: Advertising, Commercial, Editorial & Corporate[/url] [url=http://www.magnetiks.com/sem-services.php]houston search engine marketing[/url]
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