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From 32-bit to 64-bit - Windows 7

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 youyou24 -
Hello,

I have a PC that has 8GB, but only 2.99 GB are available! Do you have a solution so that my PC has 8 GB available?
I heard that this is because my PC is 32-bit; can we switch to 64-bit?

Thanks for your answers!

Configuration: Windows 7 / Chrome 23.0.1271.91

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    Célien Posted messages 5702 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   1 995
     
    Hello,

    Yes but you must back up your data for safety and reinstall Windows in 64-bit (if your CPU supports it, which should be the case).
    Check first that you are not already on 64-bit and that this issue doesn’t come from another problem, such as a 32-bit driver, for example.

    "If your computer is equipped with a 64-bit compatible processor (UC), you can install a 64-bit version of Windows 7, even if you are currently running a 32-bit version. However, to install a 64-bit version of Windows 7 on a computer already running a 32-bit version, you will need to back up your files and choose the Custom installation option. Then, you will need to restore your files and reinstall your programs." Read: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows?ui=en-US&rs=en-001&ad=US
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    1. youyou24
       
      thank you very much you really helped me
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  2. raf
     
    An actual RAM issue ... So you have to REpay it if I understand correctly?
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  3. narut¤ Posted messages 357 Status Member 157
     
    Hello I suppose you meant 8GB of RAM
    indeed Windows 32-bit supports a maximum of 3GB of RAM
    the 64-bit version can support much more
    to upgrade from the 32-bit version to the 64-bit version you need to install a 64-bit Windows 7; it's not an option to modify
    cordially
    --
    lounis
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  4. raf
     
    Thank you very much, I understood.
    Best regards
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