Windows 7

gletley

I've had a message from MS regarding the withdrawal of support for windows xp. I've purchase windows 7 home premium from a seller on Ebay £49 this is for a full SP1 and license, as advised by a friend, who said I need 32 bit full. But I wanted to find out if my computer is 32 or 64 bit, could some one please tell me how to find out on my computer.

The other thing is can I load windows 7 with out paying out any more money for some one to do it for me. I know I have to save what I want on to a disk, but I really need some help in this area.

Any constructive help would be very appreciated.

FreddieM

Start-Computer-system Properties. You will find either 32 bit or 64 bit

gletley

I did that and all it says Microsoft windows xp, Proffesional version 2002, service pack 3, but nothing about 32 bit or 64 bit.

Peter999_2

Do you know how much RAM you have?, its only really worth using 64-bit if you have more tham 3GB RAM.

If your PC is 64-bit you can still install 32-bit with no problems but not vice versa.

You are currently running the 32-bit version of Windows XP (it only mentions the version if you are running the 64-bit version).

Hope this helps

TonyMMM

To install windows 7 - take a backup of all your important files and then it should be as simple as putting the disc in and following the instructions. It will be quicker (and much better) to choose to do do a clean install , where all the existing data on the drive is wiped and a completely fresh system put on, but you will need then to reinstall any programs you have on the machine.

You do need to check your machine spec is capable of running Win7, and that drivers are available for any other kit you have (printers scanners etc.)

If you are in any doubt, just keep using XP - just because Microsoft stop issuing updates doesn't mean it won't work anymore or be a security problem (assuming you are sensible and use proper antivirus and malware software).

gletley

I have 1.99 GB of Ram.

gletley

TonyMMM wrote: »

To install windows 7 - take a backup of all your important files and then it should be as simple as putting the disc in and following the instructions. It will be quicker (and much better) to choose to do do a clean install , where all the existing data on the drive is wiped and a completely fresh system put on, but you will need then to reinstall any programs you have on the machine.

You do need to check your machine spec is capable of running Win7, and that drivers are available for any other kit you have (printers scanners etc.)

If you are in any doubt, just keep using XP - just because Microsoft stop issuing updates doesn't mean it won't work anymore or be a security problem (assuming you are sensible and use proper antivirus and malware software).

After using AVG for a long time, I had problems with updates and a computer friend advised me to use ms security it's free, which I've been doing with no problems. I've purchased windows 7 now so I guess I should load it and at least have ms support.

tronator

gletley wrote: »

I've had a message from MS regarding the withdrawal of support for windows xp. I've purchase windows 7 home premium from a seller on Ebay £49 this is for a full SP1 and license, as advised by a friend, who said I need 32 bit full. But I wanted to find out if my computer is 32 or 64 bit, could some one please tell me how to find out on my computer.

The Windows Upgrade Advisor will tell you

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/downloads/upgrade-advisor

FreddieM wrote: »

Start-Computer-system Properties. You will find either 32 bit or 64 bit

This will only say whether you have a 64bit Windows installed or not, not what the CPU is capable of.

gletley

Peter999 wrote: »

Do you know how much RAM you have?, its only really worth using 64-bit if you have more tham 3GB RAM.

If your PC is 64-bit you can still install 32-bit with no problems but not vice versa.

You are currently running the 32-bit version of Windows XP (it only mentions the version if you are running the 64-bit version).

Hope this helps

I've only got 1.99 GB of ram, we don't do games or any thing like that.

spannerzone

Should you want a detailed list of hardware in your PC you could download Speccy (click the "Speccy - Slim Installer, no toolbar" option on that page), install Speccy, start Speccy, see what CPU it lists and Google it, it should also list some reference such as 'Intel 64'.

gletley

tronator wrote: »

The Windows Upgrade Advisor will tell you

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/downloads/upgrade-advisor



This will only say whether you have a 64bit Windows installed or not, not what the CPU is capable of.

Thanks, this has answered a lot of questions.