What is Windows 7 32/64-bit mean?? Please Help!

[Opgbreakdown]

Hello there people i recently got my hands on a OS Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32/64-bit thinking i could install the 64-bit version of it.

Can someone tell me what it means by "32/64-bit" part? I ran install but it installed the 32-bit and i need 64-bit to use all 8gb of ram for high end gaming purposes which i am not getting with the 32- bit as of now.

Any help is appreciated, I give my Thanks in advance.

 

[combinebasic]

ok this 32 and 64 bit its a term of processors compatibility of instructions can be loaded in your computer or a weight of data can be carried. In this terms its like a machine engine that can run smoothly by synchronizing it by compatibility. This is like our computer, we have 3 main hardware that firstly compatible in our computer with this also the software, if you wanted to install a 64 bit(binary digits) OS so that your games will compatible do it. But be sure that your hardware I said is compatible on it.

 

[BrandX]

Short version:
64-bit is best for running modern hardware.
32-bit can only run a maximum of 4GB of ram, but it is more compatible with older software and some very old hardware.

64-bit is the best choice for most people.
If you installed the wrong version, you can install 64-bit on a "clean install" - eg; a blank, formatted hard drive.

 

[jsmithepa]

Sounds like you got a pirated disc. A Microsoft disc, is either 32 or 64, not both, but I have seen very helpful "ASIAN" copies with very helpful 32/64 on one disc! They sure aim to please. ^)