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Payne Inner circle Seattle 4571 Posts 
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On Apr 10, 2014, Michael Baker wrote: No, you want to install the 64 bit version of Windows 7. That way you can access all of the memory your system has installed. Currently you probably only have 4 gigs of memory, which was the maximum that XP 32 bit could see. You can most likely easily, and rather inexpensively up your memory to 8 or 16 gigs and the 64 bit Win 7 will be able to see all of it. Making your system run better. I have a nearly 10 year old PC which I increased the memory on and it runs 64 bit Win 7 just fine. There are of course some software issues with older programs that will not run under 64 bit systems. But you've got to upgrade everything sometime.
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts
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Now I'm even more confused...
I saw info on Microsoft's website that told how to check whether I had 32 bit or 64 bit. It said that if I had 64 bit, it would say that under system properties, but if it did not, then I had 32 bit. I did a screen capture of this so you guys can see it. I also checked hard drive space and there is 365 GB of free space.  It does not indicate 64 bit anywhere in this info. Can I use the Windows 7 64 bit software that I ordered or not? If yes, what problems can I expect? If no, I intend to send it back.
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David Marcus New user 3,375.97 miles outside of Paris, France. 81 Posts
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That's a 64 bit CPU.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as......19116074 I suppose it's possible your motherboard is a 32 bit. I really don't know. We've reached the limit of my knowledge there. But you could just look it up to find out for sure. Here's link about system requirements for Windows 7. http://windows7.windowsreinstall.com/systemrequirements.htm And a rather pessimistic, or practical depending on your point of view, article about making the upgrade on an older machine. http://www.pcworld.com/article/2139985/d......-pc.html I'm leaning towards his suggestion in his last sentence there.
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts
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OK, that helps. Thanks!
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David Marcus New user 3,375.97 miles outside of Paris, France. 81 Posts
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You're welcome.
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balducci Loyal user Canada 227 Posts
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On Apr 10, 2014, Michael Baker wrote: Personally, I'm not upgrading from XP until I need / purchase a new computer. And my current computer is still working just fine.
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts
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Same here. I've already repackaged the Windows 7 package for return shipment. I guess I fell into the hype. I'll just keep plugging along status quo, but setting aside for when I do need to buy a new computer.
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts
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On Apr 10, 2014, Michael Baker wrote: Michael, not to add fuel to the fire, but I see from your data that you have service pack three as your latest update. Is that the latest one that was put out? I don't know, but, that might also be something to check into. Other service packs might be available for you to download from some provider, with or without Windows. Just tryin' to help here. Good luck.
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djurmann Inner circle thinks time to practice and stop writing 1481 Posts
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You have a 32 bit computer.
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts
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Thanks, everyone. Further info and/or speculation isn't needed anymore, as I am returning the purchased software. I will simply hang in there with what I now have until I cannot.
I appreciate everyone's help!
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irossall Special user Snohomish, Washington 529 Posts
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On Apr 9, 2014, stoneunhinged wrote: Totally Agree!!!! I Started using Open Office about 10 years ago and have installed it in at least 6 old and new computers in those 10 years. Very stable program and my friends who use Word, don't have any problems reading my files. The best part of open source is you can customize the program to your liking. You can't do that with Word unless maybe you're a Hacker. Stable and Free! What more could one ask for? Iven 
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