Re: Buy Windows 7 Now!
Posted: October 27th, 2009, 11:27 pm
Trying ubuntu install with "run as administrator"...read that is the trick. Stupidest option ever.
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CameronBornAndBred wrote: Since I have to do new install anyways..that's an option. I could try it, and then if it doesn't work just do it over again as 32bit. I would like the ability to cram a ton of RAM in it...just to see if there is a difference.
To install a 64bit operating system, your computer has to have a 64bit processor. It is a faster system and does not have a 4GB limit on RAM that a 32bit system does (You can install at least up to 128GB of RAM!). Just because your OS might be 64bit does not mean that your software has to be, in fact most of your programs will be designed for 32bit systems. My computer that I just installed 7 on was sold with the 32bit version of Vista..which is a bit strange. I have 3GB of RAM in it now, but am sticking another 2GB in later today. I'm anxious to see if I actually notice any difference.colchar wrote:CameronBornAndBred wrote: Since I have to do new install anyways..that's an option. I could try it, and then if it doesn't work just do it over again as 32bit. I would like the ability to cram a ton of RAM in it...just to see if there is a difference.
Could someone explain the difference between 32 bit and 64 bit? Does your hardware determine which you use or can you choose yourself?
CameronBornAndBred wrote: To install a 64bit operating system, your computer has to have a 64bit processor. It is a faster system and does not have a 4GB limit on RAM that a 32bit system does (You can install at least up to 128GB of RAM!). Just because your OS might be 64bit does not mean that your software has to be, in fact most of your programs will be designed for 32bit systems. My computer that I just installed 7 on was sold with the 32bit version of Vista..which is a bit strange. I have 3GB of RAM in it now, but am sticking another 2GB in later today. I'm anxious to see if I actually notice any difference.
According to this site...http://www.intel.com/products/processor ... o+tab_spec your CPU is 64bit.colchar wrote:CameronBornAndBred wrote: To install a 64bit operating system, your computer has to have a 64bit processor. It is a faster system and does not have a 4GB limit on RAM that a 32bit system does (You can install at least up to 128GB of RAM!). Just because your OS might be 64bit does not mean that your software has to be, in fact most of your programs will be designed for 32bit systems. My computer that I just installed 7 on was sold with the 32bit version of Vista..which is a bit strange. I have 3GB of RAM in it now, but am sticking another 2GB in later today. I'm anxious to see if I actually notice any difference.
This is the info on my desktop: Intel Core 2 CPU 6400@2.13GHZ.
Does that mean it is a 64 bit system?
I've only got 1GB of RAM but have been thinking of upgrading that for a while now.
CameronBornAndBred wrote: According to this site...http://www.intel.com/products/processor ... o+tab_spec your CPU is 64bit.
You need more ram if you are running Vista..you will notice a huge difference even if you only double it.
Yes. If you do an Easy Transfer before the upgrade all of you documents and settings will be saved, but you do have to reinstall programs.colchar wrote:CameronBornAndBred wrote: According to this site...http://www.intel.com/products/processor ... o+tab_spec your CPU is 64bit.
You need more ram if you are running Vista..you will notice a huge difference even if you only double it.
I checked my system using the upgrade thingy (the one that tells you if you can upgrade or not). Obviously my system passed but it says I need to do a custom install to upgrade to the 64 bit version (have to reinstall programs, etc.). Would this be because I am currently running the 32 bit version of Vista?
CameronBornAndBred wrote:Yes. If you do an Easy Transfer before the upgrade all of you documents and settings will be saved, but you do have to reinstall programs.colchar wrote:CameronBornAndBred wrote: According to this site...http://www.intel.com/products/processor ... o+tab_spec your CPU is 64bit.
You need more ram if you are running Vista..you will notice a huge difference even if you only double it.
I checked my system using the upgrade thingy (the one that tells you if you can upgrade or not). Obviously my system passed but it says I need to do a custom install to upgrade to the 64 bit version (have to reinstall programs, etc.). Would this be because I am currently running the 32 bit version of Vista?
You CAN save it to a folder on your local drive...the upgrade will not format your drive. But I'd recommend saving it to an external drive just for backup reasons in case something goes wrong.colchar wrote: Does it enable me to do an Easy Transfer or would I have to use one of my external hard-drives to store stuff when doing that (not a big deal but would have to delete a whole bunch of garbage from one of them first)?
CameronBornAndBred wrote:You CAN save it to a folder on your local drive...the upgrade will not format your drive. But I'd recommend saving it to an external drive just for backup reasons in case something goes wrong.colchar wrote: Does it enable me to do an Easy Transfer or would I have to use one of my external hard-drives to store stuff when doing that (not a big deal but would have to delete a whole bunch of garbage from one of them first)?
Question - if you use the backup software with your hard disks, will it actually save the program files and when you restore (in the event you still don't have the program CDs) and will the program work like you installed it from the CDs? I haven't had time to try, so I thought I'd ask!colchar wrote:CameronBornAndBred wrote:You CAN save it to a folder on your local drive...the upgrade will not format your drive. But I'd recommend saving it to an external drive just for backup reasons in case something goes wrong.colchar wrote: Does it enable me to do an Easy Transfer or would I have to use one of my external hard-drives to store stuff when doing that (not a big deal but would have to delete a whole bunch of garbage from one of them first)?
Yeah, that's what I meant. I've got two external drives and can back stuff up on either of those so long as I clean some junk off of it first.
It depends on how you backup. If you do a FULL backup, including system state, then it should restore everything. Also, some external drives include backup software that creates an image that can be restored using a provided boot cd.cl15876 wrote: Question - if you use the backup software with your hard disks, will it actually save the program files and when you restore (in the event you still don't have the program CDs) and will the program work like you installed it from the CDs? I haven't had time to try, so I thought I'd ask!
Interesting.... even though you are switching OS's it won't create a problem. That's great to know! I'll have to play with that someday. Thanks CB&B!CameronBornAndBred wrote:It depends on how you backup. If you do a FULL backup, including system state, then it should restore everything. Also, some external drives include backup software that creates an image that can be restored using a provided boot cd.cl15876 wrote: Question - if you use the backup software with your hard disks, will it actually save the program files and when you restore (in the event you still don't have the program CDs) and will the program work like you installed it from the CDs? I haven't had time to try, so I thought I'd ask!
Wait..I misunderstood your question, I think. Unless you do a straight upgrade, you will have to reinstall all your software that is not built in. I was talking about just backing up and recovery within the same OS.cl15876 wrote:Interesting.... even though you are switching OS's it won't create a problem. That's great to know! I'll have to play with that someday. Thanks CB&B!CameronBornAndBred wrote:It depends on how you backup. If you do a FULL backup, including system state, then it should restore everything. Also, some external drives include backup software that creates an image that can be restored using a provided boot cd.cl15876 wrote: Question - if you use the backup software with your hard disks, will it actually save the program files and when you restore (in the event you still don't have the program CDs) and will the program work like you installed it from the CDs? I haven't had time to try, so I thought I'd ask!
ahh haaa! thanks for clarification followup!CameronBornAndBred wrote:Wait..I misunderstood your question, I think. Unless you do a straight upgrade, you will have to reinstall all your software that is not built in. I was talking about just backing up and recovery within the same OS.cl15876 wrote:Interesting.... even though you are switching OS's it won't create a problem. That's great to know! I'll have to play with that someday. Thanks CB&B!CameronBornAndBred wrote:"quote="cl15876""
Question - if you use the backup software with your hard disks, will it actually save the program files and when you restore (in the event you still don't have the program CDs) and will the program work like you installed it from the CDs? I haven't had time to try, so I thought I'd ask! "/quote"
It depends on how you backup. If you do a FULL backup, including system state, then it should restore everything. Also, some external drives include backup software that creates an image that can be restored using a provided boot cd.