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    iLLyriC Posts: 36, Reputation: 1
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    #1

    Jul 16, 2009, 12:38 PM
    Install Windows 7
    Hi everyone.
    I want to install windows 7, but I don't know if my processor support it (is it a 32-bit, 64-bit or x86? ), and can anyone tell me what are the difference between those 32 - 64 -86 bit versions, or better, what are they at all??

    thanks

    here are my PC configurations

    http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/6448/configu.jpg
    http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/5143/dxdiag1.jpg
    http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/7567/dxdiag2.jpg
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    Curlyben Posts: 18,514, Reputation: 1860
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    #2

    Jul 16, 2009, 12:46 PM
    32 bit install
    x86 refers to the chip design.

    In my opinion DON'T even think about putting Win 7 on this machine as it will run as slow as a dog and you will have serious usability issues.

    The CPU is under powered, you are lacking RAM and the graphics are seriously out of date.
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    iLLyriC Posts: 36, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 16, 2009, 12:51 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Curlyben View Post
    32 bit install
    x86 refers to the chip design.

    IMHO DON'T even think about putting Win 7 on this machine as it will run as slow as a dog and you will have serious usability issues.

    The CPU is under powered, you are lacking RAM and the graphics are seriously out of date.
    I don't understand exactly what you mean by "The CPU is under powered" can you tell me more about that, and how do I get the updates for my graphic drivers?
    I tried to put some more ram, I added a 512mb ram and my PC doesn't start at all... can you tell me what kind of ram do I have to buy? Thanks for your fast reply!
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    Curlyben Posts: 18,514, Reputation: 1860
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    Jul 16, 2009, 12:57 PM
    Don't waste money trying to upgrade this machine as it simply isn't worth it.
    XP will run fine, and better with more RAM, but Win 7 is a hungry beast and needs way more power than you have available.
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    Jul 16, 2009, 01:34 PM
    I don't understand exactly what you mean by "The CPU is under powered" can you tell me more about that, and how do I get the updates for my graphic drivers?
    I tried to put some more ram, I added a 512mb ram and my PC doesn't start at all... can you tell me what kind of ram do I have to buy? Thanks for your fast reply!
    Most newer CPUs are dual cores or quad cores. They can process more instructions in a given time. This is "Power" to a computer.

    Graphics drivers need to be updated by the companies that make the graphics cards or chips. They usually are available without charge by those companies. However, many companies abandon older cards and never update their drivers. Therefore, new drivers simply aren't available.

    The type or RAM you have to buy depends on what your motherboard is built to handle.
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    seahwk83 Posts: 3,276, Reputation: 212
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    Jul 16, 2009, 08:23 PM

    You can run this utility that will examine your system

    Overview
    Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor scans your PC's system, programs and devices to check if it's able to run Windows 7. After a few minutes, the report will let you know if your PC meets the system requirements, if there are any known compatibility issues with your programs and devices, and will also provide guidance on your upgrade options to Windows 7.
    Download details: Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta
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    iLLyriC Posts: 36, Reputation: 1
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    #7

    Jul 17, 2009, 05:12 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by seahwk83 View Post
    You can run this utility that will examine your system

    Overview


    Download details: Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta
    Thanks for your answer, but this is all I get when I try using this program

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    seahwk83 Posts: 3,276, Reputation: 212
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    #8

    Jul 17, 2009, 08:34 AM

    Windows 7 system requirements

    To run Windows 7, system requirements:

    *1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
    *1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
    *16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
    * DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
    If you have drive space, you can always dual boot to see if you like it.

    Right now you can download the Release Candidate and MS will give you a working Product Key that will be valid till March 10, 2010
    Windows 7 Release Candidate Customer Preview Program

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