64bit version running on a 32bit system

Hi margarite6666 & welcome to Windows 7 Forums

With your spec i would see if you can just get Windows 7 64-bit OEM

With your hardware specs above as listed, it would be a waste of money to buy an OEM version of x86 (32bit) Windows 7.

X64 based systems are the future and over 95% of the 32 bit software will run on it. Plus with Windows 7 X64 you'll be able to utilize all of your RAM!

Hey Reap,

I have a Dell Latitude E6400. Can you tell me 'please' I have 32 or 64 bit?

Thanks

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It's a 64bit hardware system. You can run the Windows 7 x64 OS! Woohoo!

Well, I guess this will teach you NEVER listen to salespeople who work at big box computer retailers! Really though I sympathize with you because when I first got into computing I was taken to the cleaner a couple of times. Just be sure to do your homework before going to the computer store.

Just because System Properties says "32bit Operating System" does not mean you can't install a 64bit OS.

IF they sold you an OEM version then you'll only have ONE disc in the packaging. If you bought either the full retail or upgrade versions then you'll have TWO discs; one for 32bit and the other for 64bit.

As long as the seals on the OEM package are not broken should have no problem returning it for the correct version. IF the seals are broken, since the salesperson basically did NOT do his job of verifying what hardware you had, assuming basically then you should be able to return it because you were mislead and sold the wrong product. What I would do is go back, find that salesperson and tell them the situation. If they are unwilling to help, ask for a store manager or the person in charge of the store at that time.

Remember... the squeakiest wheel gets the most grease! Good Luck!

Thanks !!!!

It would still be a good idea to run Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to see if anything needs to be tweaked, etc.!

You'll be able to use the same Product Key. Just download the (x86) 32 bit version you need from here.

If you need Ultimate you'll have to download it from somewhere else.