This is my first post, so please be gentle with me
Just over 3 months ago I purchased a new Compaq computer (Intel 2 Core Quad CPU, Q8200 @ 2.33 Gz. 4Gb RAM). The sales blurb, I remember, referred to it running 64bit software. The computer was loaded with Vista Home Premium, but came with a free (??) upgrade to Windows 7.
I bought a 500Gb external hard drive, so that I could back up all my data, from my old computer, to transfer to the new computer. I did a backup, but also did a simple copy of all my folders and files. After following all the set-up procedure, I set up the new computer under Vista. Then using Easy transfer, I copied all my folders and files to the new computer. That was possibly a mistake, because I had problems with duplicated folders and User Accounts. I am able to locate all my files, but I just seem to have so many that I am not sure whether I need them or not. They were certainly not set up knowingly by me, and so were automatically installed with the software.
When the Windows 7 disc arrived, I automatically assumed I would need the 64bit version, and that is what I installed. I now appear to have lots of conflicts with many of my established programs.
I am not a gamer, nor do I use the computer for high end graphics or other high end programs. My main use is for personal accounting, home office needs, photo processing and greeting card card production. Nothing too demanding.
My questions are
1) should I have installed the 64 bit version of Windows 7?
2) having now installed the 64 bit, can I, and should I, change to 32 bit?
3) is it possible to have both 64 and 32 bit Windows 7 installed?
I apologise for my total lack of technology nouse!
Just over 3 months ago I purchased a new Compaq computer (Intel 2 Core Quad CPU, Q8200 @ 2.33 Gz. 4Gb RAM). The sales blurb, I remember, referred to it running 64bit software. The computer was loaded with Vista Home Premium, but came with a free (??) upgrade to Windows 7.
I bought a 500Gb external hard drive, so that I could back up all my data, from my old computer, to transfer to the new computer. I did a backup, but also did a simple copy of all my folders and files. After following all the set-up procedure, I set up the new computer under Vista. Then using Easy transfer, I copied all my folders and files to the new computer. That was possibly a mistake, because I had problems with duplicated folders and User Accounts. I am able to locate all my files, but I just seem to have so many that I am not sure whether I need them or not. They were certainly not set up knowingly by me, and so were automatically installed with the software.
When the Windows 7 disc arrived, I automatically assumed I would need the 64bit version, and that is what I installed. I now appear to have lots of conflicts with many of my established programs.
I am not a gamer, nor do I use the computer for high end graphics or other high end programs. My main use is for personal accounting, home office needs, photo processing and greeting card card production. Nothing too demanding.
My questions are
1) should I have installed the 64 bit version of Windows 7?
2) having now installed the 64 bit, can I, and should I, change to 32 bit?
3) is it possible to have both 64 and 32 bit Windows 7 installed?
I apologise for my total lack of technology nouse!