New macbookpro 32bit windows7? 64bit windows 7

pangb · pangb #1 (**permalink**)

07-05-2010, 05:15 PM

Hi,
I am going to buy a new Macbook pro 13", 2.4Ghz 4Gb RAM
And I am going to install windows 7 ultimate via bootcamp, should I install the 32bit or 64bit version?

The laptop is for school work and gaming, e.g. COD MW2

Thanks

True Bassist · True Bassist #2 (**permalink**)

07-05-2010, 05:20 PM

64bit version if you can get it.

chscag · chscag #3 (**permalink**)

07-05-2010, 06:44 PM

Both the 32 bit and 64 bit versions are included in the same package. Either can be installed.

The advantage of using 64 bit Windows 7 is that it will recognize and use all the memory of your new MBP whereas the 32 bit version will only use approximately 3.5 GB.

However, 64 bit drivers may be more difficult to find for all your hardware.

Regards.

Osiris22x · Osiris22x #4 (**permalink**)

07-05-2010, 10:41 PM

I would recommend 64-bit for sure. Apple's own Bootcamp Driver package (included on software restore/OS disc) includes all the 64-bit drivers you'd need. Just fire up Windows 7 64-bit and put in your Apple software restore disc. It will install everything automatically and will also install Apple Software Updater to automatically grab updates in the future.

The one thing it won't do is make a Magic Mouse work properly. A quick Google search will point to some free drivers to fix this, though.

Good luck!

Osiris22x #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 25, 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 475 Mac Specs: 15" MacBook Pro, 13" MacBook Black, 15" iMac G4, 24" iMac (soon!)	07-05-2010, 10:41 PM I would recommend 64-bit for sure. Apple's own Bootcamp Driver package (included on software restore/OS disc) includes all the 64-bit drivers you'd need. Just fire up Windows 7 64-bit and put in your Apple software restore disc. It will install everything automatically and will also install Apple Software Updater to automatically grab updates in the future. The one thing it won't do is make a Magic Mouse work properly. A quick Google search will point to some free drivers to fix this, though. Good luck! Roger Michaels Apple Certified Consultant
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Member Since: Jul 05, 2010 Posts: 3	07-05-2010, 05:15 PM Hi, I am going to buy a new Macbook pro 13", 2.4Ghz 4Gb RAM And I am going to install windows 7 ultimate via bootcamp, should I install the 32bit or 64bit version? The laptop is for school work and gaming, e.g. COD MW2 Thanks
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Member Since: Oct 30, 2008 Location: Burgess Hill/UK Posts: 664 Mac Specs: MBP/2.53GHz i5/4GB RAM/500GB HDD/15" LED Screen/Intel HD Graphics & NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M	07-05-2010, 05:20 PM 64bit version if you can get it.
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