Switch from Vista 32 bit to 64 bit on laptop

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• Can I switch from Vista 32 bit to Win 7 64 bit on hp pavillion d4790y?

  I have 2 gig ram, but really need to accelerate up to 8 GB. I would also like to get win 7 for the office. Before all this, I need to know since my current OS is 32-bit, but 64-bit capable, if I install windows 7 64 bit will it pass from 32 to 64? And then the 8 GB of RAM will actually work if I buy that as well? Will I run into all the problems of the material inside (processor or motherboard (intel core 2 cpu [email protected] ghz))? I do not understand 32-bit to 64-bit conversions... Thank you

  Hi, Ciaroman:

  As I explained to wb2001, there is a difference between an upgrade on the spot and a custom (new installation).

  An upgrade in place means that you keep all of your files, programs and settings when you upgrade to Windows 7.

  While I always recommend backing up your files in case something goes wrong, all you do is pop in the disk on the Windows desktop and it installs Windows 7 and other than that, your PC is just the way it was before you upgrade, except that you now have Windows 7 instead of Windows Vista.

  You may need to install a couple of pilots, but that should be all you need to do.

  When you move from a 32-bit to a 64 bit OS OS, you can do an upgrade on the spot.

  You have to backup all your files and completely reload all programs, files and personal settings once your new 64-bit OS is installed.

  This installation method is called a custom or clean installation.

  Now as for the memory... Basically, Crucial memory is the same as the memory that I posted from NewEgg.

  If you feel 'safer' purchase of Crucial, by all means do so.

  I just give you options for less expensive, but also as a decent memory.

  This choice is yours.

  I can't say, I bought my memory from NewEgg (essential or patriot) for laptops and for a few years now and never had a problem with backward compatibility still.

  Here's an article on the latency CASE that explains better that I could. Basically the more latency, faster memory performs. This is not the same as the speed in MHz, it performs to.

  http://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/CAS_latency

  So, as the number 5 of the same 800 Mhz memory chip should give you a slightly better Windows experience index # a chip number 6.

  I'm not an expert of memory. I didn't even know there were fleas in CASE 5 PC2-6400. I thought they were all CASES 6 and that all modules in memory PC2-5300 cases5.

  In any case, I went with Crucial memory because it was cheaper at the time.

  So, to summarize...

  Upgrade on-site is NOT the same as a custom upgrade.

  In place keeps all the files and settings and install just the OS on the existing.

  Custom: All files and programs must be reinstalled after installing the OS.

  CASE 5 memory 'faster' than the memory of 6 CASES.

  Just for fun, when you get your floppy drive to install W7 (I recommend buying retail package so that you get a 32 bit version and 64), put the 64 bit OS installation disc in the DVD drive on the windows desktop and see what happens.

  Then, remove the disc and insert the W7 32-bit installation disk and see what happens.

  You will then have proof positive, there is no way you can do an inplace upgrade to an OS 64-bit to a 32 bit OS.

  Personally, I would do a custom (clean install) of a 32 to an OS 32 bit or 64 64-bit OS anyway. I am suspicious of an upgrade inplace carrying luggage old to the new facility.

  Please report if you have any other questions or need additional assistance.

  Paul

• Switch from Vista 32 bit to Windows 7 64 bit

  I have a HP Tx1000 Tablet running on Windows Vista Premium 32 bit. I want to uprade to Windows 7 and I was wondering if I should use Windows 7 32-bit or could I upgrade to Windows 7 64 bit. I know everything must also be compatible with Vista. I have a 1.8 ghz AMD 64 X 2 Tl - 56 processor. I switch to 4 GB of ram (32-bit only recognized 3 GB though). I want to move to 64-bit so I can use all of my ram, as my computer has a severe disorder runnning, more than one program at a time especially when I have Internet Explorer to the top.

  Thank you
  Derek

  Hi derekdel,

  For 32-bit to a 64-bit system on any operating system (XP, Vista, Windows 7), you will need to do a clean install.  The upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit is not available on any Microsoft OS.

  Hope this helps, Kevin
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• On Windows 7 upgrade from vista 64 bit stops after that it says the settings and files of collection

  I am tring to install Windows 7 upgrade from vista 64-bit.  I'm to the point where it says collect files and settings, and it stops running, and then in the details it shows 3 files located in the c: users\my name\appdata\local\temp\WER followed by numbers.tmp, then version, appcompat or mdmp. (example: wer5090.tmp.version.txt)  He said that these files are the reason. Any ideas how to solve this problem?

  1 disable any security software before attempting to upgrade

  2. make sure that your computer is updated (devices and applications)

  3. disconnect all external devices before installing.

  4. check your hard disk for errors:

  Click Start

  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD

  Click on "Run as Administrator"

  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r

  When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and will try to correct them.

  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  User account control permission

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.

  2. in the general tab, click Selective startup.

  3. under Selective startup, clear the check box load startup items.

  4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.

  5. click on OK.

  6. When you are prompted, click on restart.

  7. after the computer starts, check if the problem is resolved.

  Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  If the upgrade continues to fail, you might want to consider doing a custom installation:

  Boot from the Windows 7 DVD
  Click Install now
  Accept the license agreement
  When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)

  Select the disk partition where you want to install Windows 7 click Next.

  You will receive the following warning:

  The partition you have selected may contain files from a previous Installation of Windows. If so, these files and folders will be moved to a folder named Windows.old. You will be able to access the information in Windows.old, but you will be able to use your previous version of Windows.

  (At all costs, do NOT click on anything in Format, deletion or Partition name.) So even do a custom installation, your personal files are still kept. Click OK

  The installation program will now begin installation. During installation, your computer will be restarted several times.

  Once the installation is complete, you can complete the Out of Box experience as the choice of your laptop, create a username, password, your time zone. You can then proceed to download the latest updates for Windows and reinstall your applications and drivers.

  You can then retrieve your personal files from the Windows.old folder and reinstall all of your applications and drivers.

  http://notebooks.com/2010/11/09/how-to-recover-documents-music-and-email-after-upgrading-with-the-Windows-old-folder/

• Can I switch from Vista Home Premium 32 bit to Windows 7 Professional 64-bit?

  I wanted to basically triple - check the compatibility of my laptop current in what concerns the upgrade from Vista to Windows 7.

  As a student, I can get windows 7 professional 64 bit for £30. Their moment I'm running a 32-bit version of vista Home premium, and I wanted to confirm my laptop is up to running a 64-bit operating system, and that the upgrade from a 32-bit version of Vista to a 64-bit Windows 7 version is also possible.

  I ran the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor, and it is said that everything should be correct regarding my hardware specifications.

  The results of the 64-bit Upgrade Advisor version:

  -"Your graphics card supports Aero de Windows interface.
  -Processor: 2.1 GHz
  -3.0 GB of RAM (I know it's 4 GB but 32-bit vista can not handle the truth)
  -80.7 GB free on C:

  The consultant warn me that I'll have to do a clean install, rather than an upgrade. I'm not worried about it, I can back up my files to an external hard drive.

  What I want to know is, I will certainly be able to upgrade Vista Home Premium 32 bit to Windows 7 Professional 64-bit, with the upgrade kit here http://store.digitalriver.com/servlet/ControllerServlet?Action=DisplayHomePage&Locale=en_GB&SiteID=msshgb at the bottom of the page?

  Thanks for your help.

  You will need to do a clean install, there is no place on the way to upgrade Windows 7 32 bit to 64 bit.

  Using the disk of 64-bit Windows 7, install Windows 7 Windows Easy Transfer Utility from the DVD (to find it, simply navigate to x:\support\migwiz, "x:" is the name of your hard drive. (In this case, you will see a collection of files, the important"that you must search for and double-click is 'migsetup'.) run it and create a DAMP (Windows Easy Transfer file), if you have an external hard drive, you can access it later when you perform a clean install of Windows 7 64-bit disk so you can stored there.

  Once you have done this, just do a clean install of Windows 7 64 bit disc. In Windows 7 64 bit disk, start Windows Easy Transfer, follow the wizard screen, tap on which is stored the WET file (external hard drive) and it will restore your personal files and settings. Reinstall the applications needed.

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/07/using-Windows-easy-transfer-in-Windows-7/

  Upgrade paths:
  When important changes to your computer, for example an upgrade, it is always recommended that you back up your system before installing a new version of Windows. In your case, you can upgrade to Windows 7 depending on the edition and the architecture of Windows Vista, you have installed. If you are running a 32-bit version of Vista and upgrade to a 64-bit (Windows 7 edition) version, you'll have a pure make install, it is the opposite case.

  If you are using Windows Vista Home Basic or Premium consumer editions, you can only upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate. Also, you can make the downgrades, which means, if you are running Windows Vista Ultimate Edition now, you cannot downgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium. You perform logical upgrades:

  Windows Vista Home Basic > Windows 7 Home Basic, Premium or Ultimate
  Windows Vista Edition Home Premium > Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate
  Windows Vista Business > Windows 7 Professional, enterprise or ultimate edition
  Windows Vista Business > Windows 7 Enterprise
  Windows Vista Ultimate > Windows 7 Ultimate. Andre Da Costa http://adacosta.spaces.live.com http://www.activewin.com

• Satellite A500 - how to move from Vista 64 bit to 32 bit?

  Hei guys,.

  Recently, I bought my new A500 series - 14 c and installed the 64-bit version of Vista. What is happening is that I later discovered that a USB sound card that I use doesn't have vista64 drivers yet, so I wanted to reinstall the OS and choose Vista 32 this time.

  I was wondering how I can do? Can I just create the recovery DVD using Toshiba Recovery? Who will ask me this that IF I want to install or will it just restore the latest version?

  What other ways can I try? My computer did not bring any DVD, so I guess that the two KIND of facilities are always stored on the HARD drive. I don't know where or how to use them.

  > I recently bought my new A500 series - 14 c and installed the 64-bit version of Vista

  I guess that you have formatted the whole HARD disk during the installation of 64-bit Vista.
  Is this good?

  If yes then you would not be able to get the Vista 32 bit OS back because you n t create the recovery disk before installing vista 64 bit OS.

  The Toshiba laptops Toshiba recovery disc Creator called tool.
  This tool allows you to create the recovery disk that you would help to redefine the laptop to factory settings.

  If you don t have this drive and if you are not able to create it so you could order from this page:
  https://backupmedia.Toshiba.EU/landing.aspx

  Good bye

• Reinstall from Vista 32 bit to 64 bit Vista: problem CD available without CD keys

  Recently, I sent my laptop to change its hard drive. Then of course the current operating system on my laptop (Vista Home premium 64) must be reinstalled.

  However, the technician only reinstalled a 32-bit Home Premium for me.

  It is therefore possible to reinstall and install a 64 by a link of sorts? I have the CD key with me, but my laptop is not equipped with a CD for the operating system.

  Hello

  No links for Vista 64-bit.

  Why you do not get the repair shop to do the job properly? You paid money.

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• Blue screen after upgrade from Vista 32 bit on September 4, 2010 evening.

  After update from September 4 for Vista 32 bit on a dell Inspiron 1545 computer I get continuous blue screen with code 0 x 0000007.  I tried the Dell disk install Vista and went to an old system save on September 2 before the update, but still with the same problem.  Windows starts but as soon as I try to log in, go to the same blue screen.  Run Dell diagnostic programs shows no hardware problem.  I ran chckdsk also and fixed a few things but same result.  No matter who else have similar problems with this update.

  Any help would be appreciated.

  Hi pat,

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/293857

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• Printing from Vista 64 bit

  I have an old but superb HP Deskjet 720C printer, it worked fine in XP via a parallel to USB adapter cable but, even if it's on the list of compatibility of Vista it won't work for Vista 64-bit!

  When I try to print, the printer turns on, gets as much as to load paper then it's there with a flashing light.  I turned off the printer, then he feeds a sheet of paper blank and closed its doors?

  I deleted the printer, plugged re, Vista has found and loaded the driver but the printer will not work.  Tried the HP diagnostic prog that tells me that there is no printer and no driver, but Vista tells me that the HP 720 C is the default printer and is ready to print. Also, it shows a document in the queue, and then indicates an error printing.

  HP say there is no new drivers and Vista already has the driver more appropriate.

  My system is an i7 920 cpu, 6 GB of RAM with Vista 64 bit (SP2 now) Although it wouldn't work on SP1.

  Question 1.  It is possible to work?

  Question 2.  If this is not the case, what inkjet is guaranteed to work with V64, as well as WIn 7 when it comes out?

  Can anyone help?

  Install the hotfix as described in thie link

  http://h30434.www3.HP.com/T5/printer-all-in-one-software-and/DeskJet-710-720-810-820-100-series-printers-patch-for-64-bit/m-p/203377#U203377

  Alan Morris Windows printing team; Here Microsoft Knowledge Base search: http://support.microsoft.com/search/Default.aspx?adv=1

• NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT: the driver is installed for this device is not compatible with Windows 7 (from Vista 32-bit)

  Hi all, I am interested in my Sony Vaio AR41L (under Vista 32 bit SP2) upgrade to Windows 7, but when I run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor, it tells me that, for the graphics card, NVIDIA GeForce 8400 M GT, the driver "installed for this device is not compatible with Windows 7.

  Apparently, NVIDIA is not a solution and sent people to Sony, and Sony say that they have not updated the drivers for Windows 7 and that we do not know when they expect to do...

  All known and solved this problem?  Any suggestions would be very helpful!

  Thanks in advance.

  someone noted that nVidia will come out a new batch of pilots in the coming days. (once a month)

  It may be desirable to wait outside and continue with VGA Standard at the moment. Help others, tell us which solves your problem. Click useful Vote for those who help.

• switch from vista 32 to 64 vista

  Is it possible to use the version upgrade from vista ulimate first update from 32 to 64 without formatting the drives and reinstall xp?

  On the editorial side, I can only say if the articles indicate, it's a pretty poor treatment of a consumer

  I'm sorry, but it is not possible to upgrade 32-bit to 64-bit.  There is a technical reason for this: the inner workings of these two versions is completely different, so you need to format and reinstall.  Boulder computer Maven
  Most Microsoft Valuable Professional

• switch from vista to xp - Int failed: E:\i386\asms.

  I'm trying to switch back to Windows XP, Vista. I had to send my laptop in for repair and they loaded Vista on it because that's what was on this subject during the purchase. I bought this from a company that had upgraded to XP, which I like much better. I got an error stating - Int failed: E:\i386\asms.   He also tells me that I'm missing some files - xmlp-*-xdr. Don't know what that means. As I load the CD for XP he showed some files would not be responsible and gave me the the ability to jump, which I did because it would'nt I would try again. They finished with xmp. Anyone got the answers or help for me? I cannot get my laptop to start because of this and don't know what to do?
  Thanks in advance!
  Dee

  Unfortunately, it seems that you are using the Windows XP CD is corrupt and therefore unusable for installation.  Please see: How to replace lost Microsoft software

• Re: Can I switch from Vista to XP?

  I now have Vista, but I would change it on XP.

  Is this possible?
  If so, how?

  Why would it not possible to change from Vista to XP?
  What do you think?

  I put t know what phone you use, but if you can find all the drivers for it on the Toshiba site there s no problem. In the case you're searching on external Web sites for drivers, such as Intel, Realtek, and far.

  To install XP only, you must boot from the CD and follow the instructions on the screen.
  All that s!

• How can I switch from Vista to XP

  I would like to move from vista to xp-how - what is done?

  I would like to move from vista to xp-how - what is done?

  Hey Rag123

  you will need to buy a license and full xp drive and do a clean install of xp

  also FRONT to do ensure that your computer manufacturer provides drivers xp for your machine model

  No driver xp no installation XP

  Merry Christmas

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• Can I switch from Vista Ultimate 32 bit for Windows 7 Pro 64 bit

  I have a Vista Ultimate 32 bit legtitimate, I've never used and I want to upgrade to a legitimate Windows 7 Professional 64 bit.  Is it possible to do it and how?

  John

  During the transition from 32-bit to 64-bit, you must do a clean install.  You can transfer most of your settings via the windows Easy Transfer Wizard, but you will need to re - install all the applications.

  It becomes a bit messy