64 bit question

I am getting Windows 7. I hear it has a 32 bit and a 64 bit option. By upgrading to Windows 7 can I simply choose 64 bit without necessarilly buying a new pc? I have XP Professional (version 2002), Intel Core 2 CPU, 6600 @ 2.40 GHz, 2.4 GHz, 2.00 Gb of ram, and I am up to date with my service packs. I am not sure what info would be useful to answer this question. I hope what I have provided helps. Thanks for constructive information.

I am getting Windows 7. I hear it has a 32 bit and a 64 bit option. By upgrading to Windows 7 can I simply choose 64 bit without necessarilly buying a new pc? I have XP Professional (version 2002), Intel Core 2 CPU, 6600 @ 2.40 GHz, 2.4 GHz, 2.00 Gb of ram, and I am up to date with my service packs. I am not sure what info would be useful to answer this question. I hope what I have provided helps. Thanks for constructive information.

Malphal

If you install windows 7 64 bit on a 32 bit system, it will not transfer your files to where they were. Instead it will put them in a folder called windows.old, from there you can drag them into where u want. So in short yes you can upgrade to windows 7 64 bit without a new comp

You'll need to make sure your CPU is compatable with a 64bit OS, but if it is then you'll have no other problems.

You'll need to make sure your CPU is compatable with a 64bit OS, but if it is then you'll have no other problems.

Emraldo

Yea, and if this is true...then you need to upgrade anyway cuz it would have to be old.(like 7-5 years old)

I went online with my question and read that the 64 bit is used with 64 bit computers. Mine isn't presently. So I am surprised when I am told by theforum contributors that I can go to 64 bit. Wow! I am getting more and more excited. I also upgrading to Fios. This Friday.

I went online with my question and read that the 64 bit is used with 64 bit computers. Mine isn't presently.

Malphal

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I went online with my question and read that the 64 bit is used with 64 bit computers. Mine isn't presently.

ChiliDragon

I wasnt gonna say anything since he said i was wrong but yea...it is

You say my PC is presently 64 bit? How can you tell? I am ignorant about such matters. I assume you drew this conclusion from the info I gave in my opening thread. Got to be. Wow! My present OS isn't though is it? XP Professional. By upgrading to Windows 7 and if my PC is 64 bit capable as you say I am on my way to a better weekend. Coming up in days. Yippee!

You say my PC is presently 64 bit? How can you tell? I am ignorant about such matters. I assume you drew this conclusion from the info I gave in my opening thread. Got to be. Wow! My present OS isn't though is it? XP Professional. By upgrading to Windows 7 and if my PC is 64 bit capable as you say I am on my way to a better weekend. Coming up in days. Yippee!

Malphal

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You say my PC is presently 64 bit? How can you tell? I am ignorant about such matters. I assume you drew this conclusion from the info I gave in my opening thread. Got to be. Wow! My present OS isn't though is it? XP Professional. By upgrading to Windows 7 and if my PC is 64 bit capable as you say I am on my way to a better weekend. Coming up in days. Yippee!

Daytona_178