Question changing from 32bits to 64 bits

[manisherx]

Hello I've this office com I wanna upgrade from 32 bits to 64 bits

i5-4570
Default from Dell no GPU
4 gb ram

I'm upgrading this with my own wallet cause its like so damn slow!
So I can put in extra 4 gb ram

Question:
1. Is there anyway I could keep the current file and setup after upgrading? There is this network system and some printer and wireless network thingy already installed.

2. Can I add extra ssd with this default dell cpu?

 

[yusoffb01]

When u buy crucial ssd, u can use the migrating software

 

[ahwei91]

I think you need to clean install to change from 32 bits windows to 64 bits windows......

 

[RaptureM3]

yes need to clean install to change from 32 bit to 64 bit. there is no 'upgrading' as the entire OS architectural is different.

 

[zenniz]

Open up your casing and see if there are any SATA3.0 connector available.

 

[ykgoh]

So is this a thread about reinstalling 32 bits Windows to 64 bits Windows?

I believe you can't upgrade 32 bits Windows. You need to reinstall your Windows OS and other applications.

Anyway, desktop i5 cpu shouldn't be too slow. More likely you have too much junk software clogging it up.

Why not try cleaning it up using tools like CCleaner first? And remove unused software.

 

[xtractor]

Hello I've this office com I wanna upgrade from 32 bits to 64 bits

i5-4570
Default from Dell no GPU
4 gb ram

I'm upgrading this with my own wallet cause its like so damn slow!
So I can put in extra 4 gb ram

Question:
1. Is there anyway I could keep the current file and setup after upgrading? There is this network system and some printer and wireless network thingy already installed.

2. Can I add extra ssd with this default dell cpu?

only problem u facing right now is that the pc only use 4 gb ram suggest u add another 4gb and it will solve for u the slowness of the pc

 

[simcher]

only problem u facing right now is that the pc only use 4 gb ram suggest u add another 4gb and it will solve for u the slowness of the pc

simply adding another 4gb of ram is useless, 32-bit windows can only use 3gb.

 

[littleprayer7]

only problem u facing right now is that the pc only use 4 gb ram suggest u add another 4gb and it will solve for u the slowness of the pc

but 32-bit os limitation only 4gb ram max.

 

[wkweewee]

only problem u facing right now is that the pc only use 4 gb ram suggest u add another 4gb and it will solve for u the slowness of the pc

Not sure you are trolling or not but one does not simply add ram and expect full utilisation without knowing which os version you are using.

Windows 7 Home Basic 32 Bit- Max 4gb
Windows 7 Home Basic 64 Bit- Max 8gb
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Bit- Max 4gb
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit- Max 16gb
Windows 7 Professional 32 Bit- Max 4gb
Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit- Max 192gb
Windows 7 Enterprise/ Ultimate 32 Bit- Max 4gb
Windows 7 Enterprise/ Ultimate 64 Bit- Max 192gb

Edit: For windows 8/10, same thing for the 32 bit version- max 4gb. For the 64 bit version, can tank alot more rams as compared to windows 7.

But for ts I think he alrdy knows about this but then again I suggest you change and slot in an ssd instead of pumping more rams if you want an instantaneous speedy result. Adding more rams would not solve your prob though.. unless you are running alot of intensive applications all at the same time.

 

[xtractor]

Not sure you are trolling or not but one does not simply add ram and expect full utilisation without knowing which os version you are using.

Windows 7 Home Basic 32 Bit- Max 4gb
Windows 7 Home Basic 64 Bit- Max 8gb
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Bit- Max 4gb
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit- Max 16gb
Windows 7 Professional 32 Bit- Max 4gb
Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit- Max 192gb
Windows 7 Enterprise/ Ultimate 32 Bit- Max 4gb
Windows 7 Enterprise/ Ultimate 64 Bit- Max 192gb

Edit: For windows 8/10, same thing for the 32 bit version- max 4gb. For the 64 bit version, can tank alot more rams as compared to windows 7.

But for ts I think he alrdy knows about this but then again I suggest you change and slot in an ssd instead of pumping more rams if you want an instantaneous speedy result. Adding more rams would not solve your prob though.. unless you are running alot of intensive applications all at the same time.

My bad for giving wrong info..pretty funny because of a mistaken suggestion and it take a peron to call a person trolling....giving some suggestion does not mean a person is to agree everything he ask in forum....that is why forum made for...where people can ask in doubt and. get the best answer and a person was not paid for it of trying to help

 

[kandinsky]

Maybe just check what's your office's IT policy first? Some won't allow you to make this kinda modifications unless you're on one of those schemes where you end up owning the laptop and can do whatever you want to it. May be difficult for them to roll-out software, etc. Later unsupported or what also sian. If you're in a small company where you manage your own com then should be fine.

Another consideration is licensing. Technically, if you buy a personal-use windows license, and you use that in a business for office work, pretty sure it violates the T&C somehow. So may have some issue for your office side, although quite low risk of getting caught or what. Just some thoughts I would consider, may or may not apply to your situation.

 

[darkarn]

Maybe good to at least tell us what is the model of this computer too; OEM computers tend to be a bit more picky when it comes to upgrading as compared to DIY computers.

 

[ykgoh]

Maybe just check what's your office's IT policy first? Some won't allow you to make this kinda modifications unless you're on one of those schemes where you end up owning the laptop and can do whatever you want to it. May be difficult for them to roll-out software, etc. Later unsupported or what also sian. If you're in a small company where you manage your own com then should be fine.

Another consideration is licensing. Technically, if you buy a personal-use windows license, and you use that in a business for office work, pretty sure it violates the T&C somehow. So may have some issue for your office side, although quite low risk of getting caught or what. Just some thoughts I would consider, may or may not apply to your situation.

That's true. This reminds me of the time when my workplace issued me with an i7 laptop with 8 gb RAM installed, but the IT guy just cloned it with a 32 bit Windows image. So the memory wasn't fully utilized.

Don't ask me why he did that. I was bemused.

 

[batniss]

That's true. This reminds me of the time when my workplace issued me with an i7 laptop with 8 gb RAM installed, but the IT guy just cloned it with a 32 bit Windows image. So the memory wasn't fully utilized.

Don't ask me why he did that. I was bemused.

sack the guy. Disrespect those IT guys on today's era still using 32bit.

Definitely going to use app excuse for not using 64bit.

Really, time to fire him and get 1 that knows what he is doing.

 

[batniss]

Maybe good to at least tell us what is the model of this computer too; OEM computers tend to be a bit more picky when it comes to upgrading as compared to DIY computers.

with that kind of specs, i reckoned TS will have either windows 7 or 8 at least. Going to 64 bit will not be an issue.

TS should not even have the need to pay for Windows. You can probably use back the same key for it.

 

[darkarn]

with that kind of specs, i reckoned TS will have either windows 7 or 8 at least. Going to 64 bit will not be an issue.

TS should not even have the need to pay for Windows. You can probably use back the same key for it.

I more worried about any hardware compatibility the mobo has with new hardware should TS decide to also upgrade hardware like the RAM; I have seen cases where the mobo can take in only a small subset of processors (not because of socket/no. of pins) and/or mobo taking in only certain types of RAM e.t.c.

 

[batniss]

I more worried about any hardware compatibility the mobo has with new hardware should TS decide to also upgrade hardware like the RAM; I have seen cases where the mobo can take in only a small subset of processors (not because of socket/no. of pins) and/or mobo taking in only certain types of RAM e.t.c.

Older models perhaps but..

i5-4570...

the chance of it is pretty low.

that being said, TS should provide model number