32-bit operating system, x64 processor
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Hello, I would like to know what 32-bit operating system and x64 processor mean.
When I bought my laptop, it was running Windows 8.1 64-bit, but then I updated it to Windows 7 32-bit. A few months later, I was able to get Windows 10 for free, and I installed it. Now, when I check my computer, I see 32-bit operating system and x64 processor. However, before installing Windows 10, it was a 32-bit system, but when I bought it, it was Windows 8.1 64-bit.
I find it pretty weird what I've done, but oh well.
It’s probably because it started off as a 64-bit, and next to 32-bit operating system, it says x64 processor.
Actually, what I just want to know is if I can install both 32-bit and 64-bit software at the same time.
When I bought my laptop, it was running Windows 8.1 64-bit, but then I updated it to Windows 7 32-bit. A few months later, I was able to get Windows 10 for free, and I installed it. Now, when I check my computer, I see 32-bit operating system and x64 processor. However, before installing Windows 10, it was a 32-bit system, but when I bought it, it was Windows 8.1 64-bit.
I find it pretty weird what I've done, but oh well.
It’s probably because it started off as a 64-bit, and next to 32-bit operating system, it says x64 processor.
Actually, what I just want to know is if I can install both 32-bit and 64-bit software at the same time.
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hello.
It's very simple, the explanation.
Your processor can run operating systems and software in 64 bits and therefore in 32 bits (because as long as it can handle 64 bits, it can do 32 bits, it makes sense).
And your Windows 10 is in 32 bits because you installed Windows 7 in 32 bits, but originally your PC was running with a 64-bit 8.1.
The question is rather why you installed a 32-bit Windows 7.??!?
Knowing that 32-bit operating systems can't manage more than 3.6 GB of RAM, so if you have 8 GB of RAM, well you have 4 GB that can't be used...
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Gaming is not a crime.
Toshiba P870 - w10 64 bits - i7 3630qm - 8 GB ddr3 Dual Channel - Nvidia GT 630M 4 GB
It's very simple, the explanation.
Your processor can run operating systems and software in 64 bits and therefore in 32 bits (because as long as it can handle 64 bits, it can do 32 bits, it makes sense).
And your Windows 10 is in 32 bits because you installed Windows 7 in 32 bits, but originally your PC was running with a 64-bit 8.1.
The question is rather why you installed a 32-bit Windows 7.??!?
Knowing that 32-bit operating systems can't manage more than 3.6 GB of RAM, so if you have 8 GB of RAM, well you have 4 GB that can't be used...
--
Gaming is not a crime.
Toshiba P870 - w10 64 bits - i7 3630qm - 8 GB ddr3 Dual Channel - Nvidia GT 630M 4 GB
The architecture doesn't change, a 64-bit Windows will remain 64-bit.
If you want to switch to 32-bit, you'll need the appropriate CD..
And additionally, you can upgrade to 64-bit Windows 10 if you meet the conditions set by Microsoft (up-to-date system and authentic license key).