Un-utilisable RAM

[psirohi]

Hello,

I have a i 5 2500 CPU with windows 7 32 bit home premium, and with 8 gB of RAM (4 x 2 corsair 1600). The Motherboard is ASRock Z68 Pro3-M.

The unit is running on a collermaster 500 MW PSU.

I seemed to have messed up somewhere, as my computer shows that only 2.73 GB is usable. How can i utilise the entire 8 gb?

Is the only fix, that i need to instead get 64 bit windows 7? Also is there is fresh purchase for the windows 7 or is it a free upgrade from the 32 bit version?

 

[memadmax]

The reason why you can only access 2.73 gb is because you are using Windows 7 32bit. You need Windows 7 64 bit to access the rest.

You can download a copy of Windows 7 64 Bit from Microsoft and use your current software key that you used on the 32Bit version, for the 64 bit version.

 

[memadmax]

Also, you can only use the key for one running copy of Windows. If you run the Windows 7 64 bit, you must delete the Windows 7 32 bit. You will be safe if you just install Windows 7 64bit over your Windows 7 32bit install.

 

[psirohi]

Also, you can only use the key for one running copy of Windows. If you run the Windows 7 64 bit, you must delete the Windows 7 32 bit. You will be safe if you just install Windows 7 64bit over your Windows 7 32bit install.

Hi. Thanks for the help.

Quick Question, how do i get the download up and running. The microsoft website seems to take me to a purchase page for the 64 bit version.

EDIT - the option on the MS website appears to only provide an option to have the install DVD delivered from a retailer in my city.]

I seem to understand from your reply that this shouldn't be the case - the same key would work, and hence no payment is required.

Is there any way to get the 64 bit directly? Is there a download available?

Also i will be using the OS only on my current system, so will do upgrade/ reinstall basis the option available.

 

[memadmax]

This site has a list of official links to individual versions.
http://www.mydigitallife.info/windows-7-iso-x86-and-x64-official-direct-download-links-ultimate-professional-and-home-premium/
Pick your version and feed it your product key =D

 

[psirohi]

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