32-Bit or 64-bit: Which version of Windows 7 to install? Both 32-bit and 64-bit installation discs are included in the Windows 7 package. 64-bit operating systems can handle large amounts of memory—typically 4 gigabytes (GB) of random access memory (RAM) or more—more efficiently than 32-bit operating systems. However, not all computers are 64-bit capable. To find out which Windows 7 installation disc you can use, click the Start button, right-click Computer , and then click Properties . • Next to System type you should see either “32-bit Operating System” or “64-bit Operating System.” If you see “32-bit Operating System” listed, then you’re running the 32-bit version of Windows Vista. Step 1 of this tutorial will show you how to run Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor, which can tell you if your computer is capable of running the 64-bit version of Windows 7. • If “64-bit Operating System” is listed next to System type , then you’re running the 64-bit version of Windows Vista and can run the 64-bit version of Windows 7. Step 1: Make sure that your programs and devices will work with Windows 7 Since your computer is running Windows Vista, it meets the system requirements to run Windows 7. You should still download and run the free Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. It helps find potential issues with your devices or programs that might affect installing Windows 7, and gives recommendations on what to do. Download and install Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Follow the steps below to download the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. 1. Go to the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=160680) webpage. 2. Click Download the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor . 3. Click Download , and then save the installation file to your computer. 4. Double-click the installation file. If you’re asked to install .NET 2.0 Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor requires .NET Framework 2.0. If your computer doesn’t have it installed, follow these steps. If you’re not asked to install .NET 2.0, you can skip this and proceed to step 5. 1. Click Yes . 2. Click Next . 3. If you agree to the license terms, click Install . 4. Click Finish. 5. If you agree to the license terms, click Install . 6. Click Close . If you see a pre-selected check box, clicking Close will open Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. Open and run Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor 1. If Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor isn’t already running, double-click the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor shortcut on your desktop…
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