Do I have to get the 64-Bit operating system?

My laptop has a 64-bit processor. I plan to put Windows 7 on it. My question is that I have to get a 64 bit version of Windows 7? Is it necessary or can I put regular Windows 7? My reason for asking is that I can't find a 64 bit Version. Unless it's an option selected during the installation of Windows 7? Thanks for any help.

On Saturday, February 12, 2011 13:35:16 + 0000, MissADD wrote:

My laptop has a 64-bit processor. I plan to put Windows 7 on it. My question is that I have to get a 64 bit version of Windows 7?

No. 64-bit CPU can run 32-bit or 64-bit Windows. But a 32-bit
CPU can run only 32-bit

Is it necessary or can I put regular Windows 7?

Is not 64-bit vs "ordinary". It is 64-bit or 32-bit.

My reason for asking is that I can't find a 64 bit Version. Unless it's an option selected during the installation of Windows 7? Thanks for any help.

It's not exactly an option, but when you buy a copy of Windows retail
7, it comes with two DVDs, one for 32-bit and one for 64 - bit. But note
you get a license, you can use either, but not both.

And also note that it is a forum for Windows Vista. In the future, please
Ask in the right place.

Ken Blake (MS-MVP)

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