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

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The CPU is under powered, you are lacking RAM and the graphics are seriously out of date.

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Originally Posted by Curlyben

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The CPU is under powered, you are lacking RAM and the graphics are seriously out of date.

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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!

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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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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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.

You can run this utility that will examine your system

Overview

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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.

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Download details: Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta

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You can run this utility that will examine your system

Overview


Download details: Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta

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Thanks for your answer, but this is all I get when I try using this program

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6061/57561059.jpg

Windows 7 system requirements

To run Windows 7, system requirements:

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*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

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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