Do I need to format my pc if i go to 64 bit from 32 bit

[internetswag]

i currently have 32 bit windows 7 ultimate installed, if i wanted 64 installed would i need to format.

if not, how do i do it.

 

[Guest]

Yes.

 

[RetiredChief]

You will be required to do a clean install when going from 32 bit to 64 bit. Uses a different structure. Your "old" windows will be saved, ie favorites, files you created a folder that can then be restored.

 

[internetswag]

Best answer selected by InternetSwag.

 

[internetswag]

aww shucks, thanks but i have to do it i guess since 32 bits only picking up 3.13 gbs of ddr3 ram

how much would 64 bit pick up, i have 8gb ddr3 in dual channel

 

[bryonhowley]

aww shucks, thanks but i have to do it i guess since 32 bits only picking up 3.13 gbs of ddr3 ram

how much would 64 bit pick up, i have 8gb ddr3 in dual channel

All of the 8gig and much much more. I am running 16gig in my system now.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

how much would 64 bit pick up, i have 8gb ddr3 in dual channel

All of it

For Win 7 64 ....

Home Basic can address 8 GB
Home Premium can address 16
Pro can address 192

 

[nikorr]

..................... Home Premium ....Professional .....Enterprise & Ultimate

Max RAM (64-bit)............16 GB.........192 GB...........192 GB

http://www.winsupersite.com/article/win7/windows-7-product-editions-a-comparison

 

[nikorr]

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