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February 10th, 2007 23:00

converting from 32bit to 64bit

How do you convert from 32bit to 64bit?  Does Dell control this with BIOS or jumpers on mother board?
 Using windows media edition.
Computer is dimension XPS 410.
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    pcgeek11

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    Posted February 11th, 2007 02:00

    Convert what exactly?
     
    What processor do you have? I assume ( dangerous ) that you have a 64 bit processor.
     
    Either the system hardware is 32 bit or 64 bit you cannot change it.
     
    A 64 bit processor system can execute 32 bit coded software.
     
    A 32 bit processor system can not execute 64 bit coded software.
     
    A 64 bit processor running a 64 bit operating system Must have 64 bit drivers ( it cannot use the 32 bit drivers ).
     
    A 64 bit processor running a 32 bit operating system can use 32 bit drivers ( it cannot use the 64 bit drivers ).
     
    Maybe this will help but I don't know exactly what you are asking.
     
    pcgeek11


    Message Edited by pcgeek11 on 02-10-2007 10:14 PM
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    Posted February 11th, 2007 09:00

    XPS 410 is 64 bit capable....
     
    The Premium, and Ultimate DVD disk version (retail) can be upgraded to the 64 bit OS, but I believe from what I heard correctly that the OEM version DVD  ( Dells ) only have the 32 bit version, not 64 bit..  Probably have to purchase the  64 bit version from a store.  Others will weigh in on this later
     
    If you are talking about the Windows XP OS instead of Vista, than you have to purchase the 64 bit OS Windows XP
     
    Dim 4400
    2.6 Ghz 400 FSB
    1 Gb 2100 DDR memory
    Windows XP Home
    120 Gb Seagate 7,200 drive
    24 inch 2407 WFP
    XFX 7800 GS O/C AGP
    16x DVD-R
    410 watt ( PcPower&Cooling )


    Message Edited by SR45 on 02-11-2007 06:47 AM
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    Posted February 11th, 2007 23:00

    I have at present time windows XP media edition 2002. Plan to upgrade to vista home premium.
    prefer to end up with PC operating at 64bit.
      sorry I did not list hardware in Dimension 410 XPS
     
     
    intelcpu E6700
    2GB memory
    2-250GB HDD's raid
    nvidia 7950 GX2
    creative SB XFI
    display 2407
     
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    Posted February 12th, 2007 01:00

    In that case you have a 64 bit Hardware system and all you will need is the 64 bit OS, and Hardware Drivers. Most 32 bit programs will run on the 64 bit OS just fine, although some will not. You do not need to do anything with the hardware, there are no jumpers etc.
     
    pcgeek11
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    Ridababi90

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    Posted October 21st, 2023 20:17

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