Can a 64-bit Operating System be installed on machine having a 32-bit processor??
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Jump to PostNo, it can't be installed. 32-bit software can run on a 64-bit CPU (with the case of x86-64 CPUs), but not the other way around. The 32-bit processor won't be able to understand the 64-bit instructions.
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Jump to Postand just in case you didnt quite get that - NO you cannot hense the different names!
Jump to PostCan a 64-bit Operating System be installed on machine having a 32-bit processor??
No, Nein, Nie, Nada, Nyet!
On the other hand, just how have you determined you do in fact have a pure x86 processor? Info would be helpful, just to clarify/clear-up any assumptions.
Jump to PostCould have been worded a little better, granted (was 6:30 in the morning), but was not meaning to imply an assumption had in fact been made, but just checking that one had not been made.
Point in case stems from the confusion in many an OEM's support forum, resulting from …
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cguan_77 8 Nearly a Posting Virtuoso
I think it should install but the operation will not be as that good as the 64 bit processor... hmm.. let's wait for other suggestion :) good question ..
check this out:
The main difference between 32-bit and 64-bit computing lies in the central processing unit (CPU), the main chip that's at the heart of every computer. 32-bit processors can handle 32 bits of data at a time, while 64-bit processors, as you might imagine, can handle twice that amount. In short, when a processor can handle more data, it can theoretically allow you to load larger programs, bigger files, and generally be more productive. Most processors sold in computers today are 64-bit but also fully support 32-bit instructions, which makes them compatible with the majority of today's operating systems and software
link is:
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/196629,64-bit-vs-32-bit-which-is-right-for-you--feature.html
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cbulock 0 Newbie Poster
No, it can't be installed. 32-bit software can run on a 64-bit CPU (with the case of x86-64 CPUs), but not the other way around. The 32-bit processor won't be able to understand the 64-bit instructions.
Suspishio 32 Posting Virtuoso Team Colleague
No, it can't be installed. 32-bit software can run on a 64-bit CPU (with the case of x86-64 CPUs), but not the other way around. The 32-bit processor won't be able to understand the 64-bit instructions.
I would confirm this.
Rik_ 111 Nearly a Posting Maven
Another NO here. I have tried Windows7 64bit on a 32bit machine just to see and it says "wrong CPU installed".
crunchie 990 Most Valuable Poster Team Colleague Featured Poster
And it's no from me too.
HelpingHands-IT 0 Light Poster
and just in case you didnt quite get that - NO you cannot hense the different names!
kaninelupus 275 Practically a Posting Shark
Can a 64-bit Operating System be installed on machine having a 32-bit processor??
No, Nein, Nie, Nada, Nyet!
On the other hand, just how have you determined you do in fact have a pure x86 processor? Info would be helpful, just to clarify/clear-up any assumptions.
Suspishio 32 Posting Virtuoso Team Colleague
No, Nein, Nie, Nada, Nyet!
On the other hand, just how have you determined you do in fact have a pure x86 processor? Info would be helpful, just to clarify/clear-up any assumptions.
He didn't say he had a 32 bit CPU! LOL.
kaninelupus 275 Practically a Posting Shark
He didn't say he had a 32 bit CPU! LOL.
My point exactly. A huge number of OEM machines released over last few yrs which were infact fully x64 compatible, came with x86 Windows... thus just checking is not the basis for OP's assumptions :)
crunchie 990 Most Valuable Poster Team Colleague Featured Poster
OP had a question, not an assumption :D
Suspishio 32 Posting Virtuoso Team Colleague
My point exactly. A huge number of OEM machines released over last few yrs which were infact fully x64 compatible, came with x86 Windows... thus just checking is not the basis for OP's assumptions :)
OP had a question, not an assumption :D
So there.
Xlphos 16 Veteran Poster
Can a 64-bit Operating System be installed on machine having a 32-bit processor??
Can you tell us what processor you have just to make sure it is 32-bit?
Do you already have a 64-bit OS or are you after buying a new OS?
kaninelupus 275 Practically a Posting Shark
OP had a question, not an assumption :D
Didn't say he did have an assumption.... was simply checking there wasn't an assumption behind the question.
There is a difference ;)
crunchie 990 Most Valuable Poster Team Colleague Featured Poster
Didn't say he did have an assumption.... was simply checking there wasn't an assumption behind the question.
There is a difference ;)
Maybe I don't understand English then :-/
just checking is not the basis for OP's assumptions :)
I'm sure you are saying there that the OP is making assumptions?
kaninelupus 275 Practically a Posting Shark
Could have been worded a little better, granted (was 6:30 in the morning), but was not meaning to imply an assumption had in fact been made, but just checking that one had not been made.
Point in case stems from the confusion in many an OEM's support forum, resulting from the fact that vendors often plonk Windows x86 on systems fully capable of running Windows x64 (processor and all HW components)... had same issue with both notebooks this end. The result is a lot of confusion for many an end-user not sure if they are capable of upgrading to x64.
Was simply trying to clarify whether or not the OP's question had arisen from such situation, or whether he did in fact have a 32-bit processor (and again, yes could have framed the point a little better, but no insult was ever intended)
Suspishio 32 Posting Virtuoso Team Colleague
Could have been worded a little better, granted (was 6:30 in the morning), but was not meaning to imply an assumption had in fact been made, but just checking that one had not been made.
Point in case stems from the confusion in many an OEM's support forum, resulting from the fact that vendors often plonk Windows x86 on systems fully capable of running Windows x64 (processor and all HW components)... had same issue with both notebooks this end. The result is a lot of confusion for many an end-user not sure if they are capable of upgrading to x64.
Was simply trying to clarify whether or not the OP's question had arisen from such situation, or whether he did in fact have a 32-bit processor (and again, yes could have framed the point a little better, but no insult was ever intended)
We're just having some fun with you!
kaninelupus 275 Practically a Posting Shark
We're just having some fun with you!
Yah I know (well sorta, lol), but was worth clarifying after "kind reminder" of original phrasing - just to make sure OP didn't get wrong idea... although given OP's silence on this thread, makes it hard to know :-/
Suspishio 32 Posting Virtuoso Team Colleague
Yah I know (well sorta, lol), but was worth clarifying after "kind reminder" of original phrasing - just to make sure OP didn't get wrong idea... although given OP's silence on this thread, makes it hard to know :-/
The OP got his answer in 7 Spades doubled and redoubled right at the start of this thread!
goldeagle2005 33 Finkus Stinkalotus Team Colleague
All this discussion after a simple "No". I like, I like :P
crunchie 990 Most Valuable Poster Team Colleague Featured Poster
Ahhhh, we have to build our post count, don't we :)
goldeagle2005 33 Finkus Stinkalotus Team Colleague
Ahhhh, we have to build our post count, don't we :)
And that's what I'm doing right now too :D
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