Gaming on 32bit

[darian2hunter]

My OS is only 32bit and i have bought gta v but have then found out that you need 64bit to play it, i'm not that bothered but is it really stupid to try and game on 32bit Win7? I know the RAM issue but i was hoping when Microsoft bring out windows 10 could i just upgrade to 64bit for free? are all games only 64bit compatible ?

 

[RobWHS]

when i'm on Microsoft website i type in all parts for the first step and it does nothing?

Gimme a minute.I 'll try and see if it's working.

 

[RobWHS]

when i'm on Microsoft website i type in all parts for the first step and it does nothing?

And then this comes up - We encountered a problem with the product key you provided. Please visit the Microsoft Support Contact Us page for assistance. Refer to Message Code 715-123130.

In that case it's either an OEM or MSDN license. Apparently from what I've read that MS link I posted rarely works

 

[darian2hunter]

It says this in the keyfinder Installed from 'OEM' media.

 

[RobWHS]

It says this in the keyfinder Installed from 'OEM' media.

Yeah. What make is your PC? ready built like an HP or Lenovo etc? or custom built?

 

[darian2hunter]

I bought it someone, and it is custom...

 

[RobWHS]

I bought it someone, and it is custom...

Did you get the Windows 7 installation with it?

 

[darian2hunter]

No, he just gave me Pc, mouse, keyboard, monitor, desk...thats it....

 

[RobWHS]

No, he just gave me Pc, mouse, keyboard, monitor, desk...thats it....

I mean did it come installed on the hard drive with the PC?

 

[darian2hunter]

Yeah, it was already installed...

 

[RobWHS]

Yeah, it was already installed...

If it was installed on that PC under Microsoft's system builder licence then you will be fine.
The problem is obtaining a DVD......

 

[darian2hunter]

Sorry for asking so much but could you link me to a proper dvd on like amazon or something, or can't i just use USB?

 

[RobWHS]

Sorry for asking so much but could you link me to a proper dvd on like amazon or something, or can't i just use USB?

No problem. Just Google for Windows 7 Ultimate x64 on Amazon or other online e-tailers.

USB? Not sure what you mean.....

 

[darian2hunter]

I mean to burn it to if the download works...

 

[RobWHS]

I mean to burn it to if the download works...

Yes you can put an OS on a USB.

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/windows/3352054/how-install-windows-7-with-usb-flash-drive/

 

[darian2hunter]

Thanks man, but the other thing still isnt verifying...thanks so much for you help anyway bro!

 

[RobWHS]

Thanks man, but the other thing still isnt verifying...thanks so much for you help anyway bro!

Yes I tried the MS site again and it won't verify my retail key either. I suspect they want us all on Windows 10 and they don't want to help those who have Windows 7. That's my take on it anyway.

I hope you get that 64 bit version up and running. 😉

 

[Darkbreeze]

Microsoft no longer offers ISO downloads or media builder options for OEM versions of the Windows 7 software. If you have an OEM key but no longer have the restore partition or have changed motherboards, you will need to buy new installation media or a new product key. They do provide support for retail versions still, but not OEM.

http://www.techverse.net/download-windows-7-iso-x86-x64-microsofts-official-servers/

 

[esco_sid]

as long as you have an oem cd key you can make it work but a little research on google is required but if he just gave you the pc i am willing to bet it is just a cracked version of windows.

 

[Darkbreeze]

I didn't say the OEM key wasn't valid. I simply reiterated Microsoft's policy regarding the fact that THEY are no longer providing ISO downloads to anybody who does not have a retail key. So long as you have a valid product key that has been registered to your system, chiefly the motherboard, and can obtain installation media, then you're perfectly within the licensing restriction guidelines and should be capable of using any Windows 7 media of the equivalent version that you previously had installed.

 

[darian2hunter]

Nah it says it is legit