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Matt34 should be listened to
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majorloser should be listened to
I personally like "Option E"
I'm the child of the household, so why shouldn't I get all the T O Y S
(my wife just won't let me buy them)
Matt34 (11-13-2009),STRONGBADF1 (11-13-2009)
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STRONGBADF1 should be listened to
I didn't know you could look at pleasurable pictures on the internet...Originally Posted by Matt34
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Once you’ve ruined your reputation, you can live quite freely.
Matt34 (11-13-2009)
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strube should be listened to
Wow, I almost missed all the geek talk!Screen shot for your viewing pleasure:
Matt, your processor is a Core 2 Duo so you have a 64-bit capable system, however, it is not worth recognizing the extra gig of ram to install XP-64. It is really not mature enough to use for everyday stuff, IMO. I would probably just stick with what you've got.
If you upgrade to Windows 7, however, it should recognize all your ram regardless of whether you choose 64 or 32 bit, because they got it bumped up to 4 gigs for the 32 bit version. However, I would still recommend you go with the 64-bit if you do upgrade.
EDIT: You're playing World of Warcraft? I am a recovered WoWholic. It almost made me get a bunch of B's one semester, which would have killed me, so I had to go to rehab. I haven't played in a few years, but I have to stay away, just like Alex from cigarettes.
Matt34 (11-13-2009)
Audioholic General
njedpx3 should be listened to
XP 32 versus 64
Collapse this tableExpand this tableArchitectural component
64-bit Windows 32-bit Windows
Virtual memory 16 terabytes 4 GB
Paging file size 256 terabytes 16 terabytes
Hyperspace 8 GB 4 MB
Paged pool 128 GB 470 MB
Non-paged pool 128 GB 256 MB
System cache 1 terabyte 1 GB
System PTEs 128 GB 660 MB
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Windows XP
If you have Windows XP, there are two methods to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version. If one does not work, try the other.
Method 1: View System Properties in Control Panel
Click Start, and then click Run.
Type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
Click the General tab. The operating system is displayed as follows:
For a 64-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Version < Year> appears under System.
For a 32-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional Versionappears under System.
Noteis a placeholder for a year.
Method 2: View System Information window
Click Start, and then click Run.
Type winmsd.exe, and then click OK.
When System Summary is selected in the navigation pane, locate Processor under Item in the details pane. Note the value.
If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with x86, the computer is running a 32-bit version of Windows.
If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with ia64 or AMD64, the computer is running a 64-bit version of Windows.
Bottom line you might need to upgrade to 64 bit version as low as $59
http://www.bestpricedsoftware.com/in...FSXyDAodtyP5rA
Good Luck!
Forest Man ( a former IT guy)
Matt34 (11-13-2009)
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Matt34 should be listened to
I was going to pick up Windows 7 while I was getting the RAM but Best Buy didn't have any full-install software in stock, it was all the upgrade stuff.Wow, I almost missed all the geek talk!
Matt, your processor is a Core 2 Duo so you have a 64-bit capable system, however, it is not worth recognizing the extra gig of ram to install XP-64. It is really not mature enough to use for everyday stuff, IMO. I would probably just stick with what you've got.
If you upgrade to Windows 7, however, it should recognize all your ram regardless of whether you choose 64 or 32 bit, because they got it bumped up to 4 gigs for the 32 bit version. However, I would still recommend you go with the 64-bit if you do upgrade.
Audioholic Field Marshall
strube should be listened to
You actually are okay with the Upgrade now. 7 won't actually let you do a upgrade from XP - it makes you do the full install anyway, so fortunately, that will save you some cash!I was going to pick up Windows 7 while I was getting the RAM but Best Buy didn't have any full-install software in stock, it was all the upgrade stuff.
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Matt34 should be listened to
I want to do a fresh install on mine though....and the wife's computer as well since she is running Vista. I'm not going to be able to do that with the Upgrade version, correct?You actually are okay with the Upgrade now. 7 won't actually let you do a upgrade from XP - it makes you do the full install anyway, so fortunately, that will save you some cash!
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majorloser should be listened to
Warning
Vista needs accessories to complete the installation:
(curved side toward hard drive)
I'm the child of the household, so why shouldn't I get all the T O Y S
(my wife just won't let me buy them)
Audioholic Jedi
Adam should be listened to
I don't mind Vista one bit. I got the 64-bit version specifically so that I'd have the ability to use more than 3GB of RAM, but I haven't installed more than three, yet.
Mains and Surrounds: NHT 1.5s, Center: NHT AudioCenter-1, Subs: SVS PC13-Ultra, SB13-Ultra, Receiver: Pioneer Elite VSX-23, Amps: Emotiva RPA-1, POS-1, Display: Panasonic TC-P50G10
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