Hi This may be silly question but: This machine is using Vista 32 bit OS. From 'Belarc' Processor a Main Circuit Board b 1.80 gigahertz Intel Pentium Dual 64 kilobyte primary memory cache 1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache 64-bit ready Multi-core (2 total) Not hyper-threaded Does this mean I can use a 64 bit OS? Stickers & decals on the box don't say.
Hello, How much RAM does the system have? A 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows typically uses more RAM than a 32-bit version, so if the computer only has a small amount of RAM (say 1-2GB), it may be better to use the OS with the lower RAM footprint so you have more room for programs and data in memory. Regards, Aryeh Goretsky
Thansks Guys Nossirah - that all the info Belarc had for this processor. Aryeh - It has 3.0 gb. I was thinking of perhaps go to 64 bit OS & add more RAM. Can 32 go to 64 via upgrade? Probably format then 64 bit?
Using three gigs of ram on a 64 bit laptop here. More wouldn't hurt. http://windows.microsoft.com/is-is/...and-64-bit-windows-frequently-asked-questions
You would need to do a full format and install. Another option would be to upgrade your hard drive at the same time and install fresh on it. If you like the new OS use the old drive as a backup drive. If you want to go back to your old OS just pop that drive back in and use the new hard drive as a backup drive.
We really need the exact brand and model of your motherboard (or PC if factory built). While the CPU may be 64-bit ready, that does not mean the motherboard maker has provided 64-bit drivers for all the devices on your motherboard. Without 64-bit drivers for all your hardware, your system will make a fine paperweight. This also applies to add-on devices. For example, if you are using a graphics card instead of integrated graphics, you will need 64-bit drivers for that specific graphics card.
