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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 1007688" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>Right now, the only advantage to installing the 64 bit version of Windows 7 is if you have more than 3 GB of memory to use in Windows. Since most mainstream Windows programs are still 32 bit (the same for games) and the lack of 64 bit drivers for certain hardware still exists, it might be a good idea to stick with the 32 bit version of Windows 7 for now.</p><p></p><p>Later on when 64 bit everything becomes the mainstream, you can just break out your 64 bit DVD and install. The bad part is that you can not upgrade from 32 to 64 bit Windows. It requires a clean install.</p><p></p><p>Your choice. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Regards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 1007688, member: 46727"] Right now, the only advantage to installing the 64 bit version of Windows 7 is if you have more than 3 GB of memory to use in Windows. Since most mainstream Windows programs are still 32 bit (the same for games) and the lack of 64 bit drivers for certain hardware still exists, it might be a good idea to stick with the 32 bit version of Windows 7 for now. Later on when 64 bit everything becomes the mainstream, you can just break out your 64 bit DVD and install. The bad part is that you can not upgrade from 32 to 64 bit Windows. It requires a clean install. Your choice. :) Regards. [/QUOTE]
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