About 32bit to 64 bit Installing and Upgrading Vista Discuss About 32bit to 64 bit in the Windows Vista forums; how can i make my 32bit to 64bit? explain please........

[agabonn30]

how can i make my 32bit to 64bit?

explain please.....

[felix8406]

What is it exactly that you are trying to do? Vista comes in two version; 32 and 64 bit. If you want to install the 64 bit version on a PC that support the 64 bit architecture, you need a 64 bit version of Vista. The 32 version cannot be update to the 64 bit version; in other words, you'll have to do a clean installation. You can get more information here: Installation choices for 64-bit consumer versions of Windows Vista

[agabonn30]

so do i need another copy of vista which install a 64bit? or i just need to reinstall my recent copy and select it as a 64bit?

[felix8406]

You need a copy of Vista with a 64 Bit version. You should be able to order one through the Microsoft site. You'll be charged postage and handling, but I'm not sure.

[agabonn30]

just a short explaination

what is?:

32bit =

64bit =

[felix8406]

A 64Bit CPU can calculate 64-bits of data at once, while the 32-bit can calculate 32-bit of data at once. However, that doesn't mean that a 64-bit sytems is faster than a 32-bit because it's also dependent on other factors as well, like applications and hardware. Why not a a 21-bit PC? Because computers architecture is measured in bytes and each byte has 8 bits. That's why you have 16, 32 or 64 Bit system and perhaps a 128 bit system in the horizon.

[agabonn30]

so what could be the major difference in terms of bits and in terms of hardware usage?

[felix8406]

For the most part, 64bit will run your 64Bit applications faster and can also run 32bit applications. There are still a few issues for 64Bit hardware support, more specifically drivers, though support has improved greatly. Also, most applications are built around a 32Bit architecture, which can be handled by a 32Bit OS just as fast as a 64Bit. If you play a lot of games and they are built around the 64Bit system, then you'll see some difference...there are some gamers here that can provide you with more info. Other than that, you'll hardly notice any difference between the two. If your PC is running fine with what you have, stick with the 32Bit...it might save you a few headaches...but that's my opinion though.

[agabonn30]

how can u tell that those programs intalled in ur PC are for 32bit or 64bit structured CPU?

[crabby]

With windows x64 it installs 64 bit programs in Program Files but installs 32 bit programs in Program Files (x86).

crabby