Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am considering
upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I can. How do I find
out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks in advance,
guitardude

What processor do you have? That will tell you what it is capable of. The
Core 2 Duo, Athlon 64, and some P4's are 64 bit capable.

--
Dustin Harper
[email]dharper@vistarip.com[/email]
[url]http://www.VistaRIP.com[/url] | Vista Resource & Information Page


"guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:OpKU0N5aIHA.5348@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am considering
> upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I can. How do I find
> out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks in advance,
> guitardude[/color]

In my computer properties it says:
Genuine Intel® CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz 1.73 GHz

The processor logo tag on my case says:
Intel Centrino Duo

I don't know if this is enough info or not, just let me know. thanks for the
help,
guitardude

"Dustin Harper" <dharper@vistarip.com> wrote in message
news:2D06C6C7-689A-4BB3-B985-5D06FFA2ED73@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
> What processor do you have? That will tell you what it is capable of. The
> Core 2 Duo, Athlon 64, and some P4's are 64 bit capable.
>
> --
> Dustin Harper
> [email]dharper@vistarip.com[/email]
> [url]http://www.VistaRIP.com[/url] | Vista Resource & Information Page
>
>
> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:OpKU0N5aIHA.5348@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...[color=green]
>> Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am
>> considering upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I can.
>> How do I find out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks in
>> advance,
>> guitardude[/color]
>[/color]

It is a Core Duo, meaning that it is a 32bit cpu. It cannot run x64. The
Core 2 Duo is the 64bit cpu.

"guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:%23R7LmJSbIHA.4140@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> In my computer properties it says:
> Genuine Intel® CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz 1.73 GHz
>
> The processor logo tag on my case says:
> Intel Centrino Duo
>
> I don't know if this is enough info or not, just let me know. thanks for
> the help,
> guitardude
>
> "Dustin Harper" <dharper@vistarip.com> wrote in message
> news:2D06C6C7-689A-4BB3-B985-5D06FFA2ED73@microsoft.com...[color=green]
>> What processor do you have? That will tell you what it is capable of. The
>> Core 2 Duo, Athlon 64, and some P4's are 64 bit capable.
>>
>> --
>> Dustin Harper
>> [email]dharper@vistarip.com[/email]
>> [url]http://www.VistaRIP.com[/url] | Vista Resource & Information Page
>>
>>
>> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:OpKU0N5aIHA.5348@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...[color=darkred]
>>> Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am
>>> considering upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I can.
>>> How do I find out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks in
>>> advance,
>>> guitardude[/color]
>>[/color][/color]

A 2250 is a Core Duo chip which only supports 32 bit Operating Systems. You
have to have a Core 2 Duo(note the 2 in the name) chip to support a 64 bit
OS.
"guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:%23R7LmJSbIHA.4140@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> In my computer properties it says:
> Genuine Intel® CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz 1.73 GHz
>
> The processor logo tag on my case says:
> Intel Centrino Duo
>
> I don't know if this is enough info or not, just let me know. thanks for
> the help,
> guitardude
>
> "Dustin Harper" <dharper@vistarip.com> wrote in message
> news:2D06C6C7-689A-4BB3-B985-5D06FFA2ED73@microsoft.com...[color=green]
>> What processor do you have? That will tell you what it is capable of. The
>> Core 2 Duo, Athlon 64, and some P4's are 64 bit capable.
>>
>> --
>> Dustin Harper
>> [email]dharper@vistarip.com[/email]
>> [url]http://www.VistaRIP.com[/url] | Vista Resource & Information Page
>>
>>
>> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:OpKU0N5aIHA.5348@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...[color=darkred]
>>> Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am
>>> considering upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I can.
>>> How do I find out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks in
>>> advance,
>>> guitardude[/color]
>>[/color][/color]

Is it possible to upgrade the processor in a laptop? Thanks for all the
help,
guitardude

"JW" <JW@nospam.nspam> wrote in message
news:EE9F2BD5-4D03-48DD-8833-23E16E6A896D@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
> A 2250 is a Core Duo chip which only supports 32 bit Operating Systems.
> You have to have a Core 2 Duo(note the 2 in the name) chip to support a 64
> bit OS.
> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:%23R7LmJSbIHA.4140@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=green]
>> In my computer properties it says:
>> Genuine Intel® CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz 1.73 GHz
>>
>> The processor logo tag on my case says:
>> Intel Centrino Duo
>>
>> I don't know if this is enough info or not, just let me know. thanks for
>> the help,
>> guitardude
>>
>> "Dustin Harper" <dharper@vistarip.com> wrote in message
>> news:2D06C6C7-689A-4BB3-B985-5D06FFA2ED73@microsoft.com...[color=darkred]
>>> What processor do you have? That will tell you what it is capable of.
>>> The Core 2 Duo, Athlon 64, and some P4's are 64 bit capable.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Dustin Harper
>>> [email]dharper@vistarip.com[/email]
>>> [url]http://www.VistaRIP.com[/url] | Vista Resource & Information Page
>>>
>>>
>>> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:OpKU0N5aIHA.5348@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am
>>>> considering upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I
>>>> can. How do I find out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks
>>>> in advance,
>>>> guitardude
>>>[/color][/color]
>[/color]

Anything's possible, but the expense and technical knowledge required are
beyond the average user. If you have to ask, it's not for you. :-)

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] [email]rgharper******.com[/email]
* NEW! Catch my blog ... [url]http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/[/url]
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
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"guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:Ox2PwaTbIHA.1960@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> Is it possible to upgrade the processor in a laptop? Thanks for all the
> help,
> guitardude
>
> "JW" <JW@nospam.nspam> wrote in message
> news:EE9F2BD5-4D03-48DD-8833-23E16E6A896D@microsoft.com...[color=green]
>> A 2250 is a Core Duo chip which only supports 32 bit Operating Systems.
>> You have to have a Core 2 Duo(note the 2 in the name) chip to support a
>> 64 bit OS.
>> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23R7LmJSbIHA.4140@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=darkred]
>>> In my computer properties it says:
>>> Genuine Intel® CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz 1.73 GHz
>>>
>>> The processor logo tag on my case says:
>>> Intel Centrino Duo
>>>
>>> I don't know if this is enough info or not, just let me know. thanks for
>>> the help,
>>> guitardude
>>>
>>> "Dustin Harper" <dharper@vistarip.com> wrote in message
>>> news:2D06C6C7-689A-4BB3-B985-5D06FFA2ED73@microsoft.com...
>>>> What processor do you have? That will tell you what it is capable of.
>>>> The Core 2 Duo, Athlon 64, and some P4's are 64 bit capable.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Dustin Harper
>>>> [email]dharper@vistarip.com[/email]
>>>> [url]http://www.VistaRIP.com[/url] | Vista Resource & Information Page
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:OpKU0N5aIHA.5348@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am
>>>>> considering upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I
>>>>> can. How do I find out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks
>>>>> in advance,
>>>>> guitardude
>>>>[/color]
>>[/color][/color]

You need to ask the manufacturer. The mobo chipset has to support a Core 2
cpu, etc.

"guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:Ox2PwaTbIHA.1960@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> Is it possible to upgrade the processor in a laptop? Thanks for all the
> help,
> guitardude
>
> "JW" <JW@nospam.nspam> wrote in message
> news:EE9F2BD5-4D03-48DD-8833-23E16E6A896D@microsoft.com...[color=green]
>> A 2250 is a Core Duo chip which only supports 32 bit Operating Systems.
>> You have to have a Core 2 Duo(note the 2 in the name) chip to support a
>> 64 bit OS.
>> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23R7LmJSbIHA.4140@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=darkred]
>>> In my computer properties it says:
>>> Genuine Intel® CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz 1.73 GHz
>>>
>>> The processor logo tag on my case says:
>>> Intel Centrino Duo
>>>
>>> I don't know if this is enough info or not, just let me know. thanks for
>>> the help,
>>> guitardude
>>>
>>> "Dustin Harper" <dharper@vistarip.com> wrote in message
>>> news:2D06C6C7-689A-4BB3-B985-5D06FFA2ED73@microsoft.com...
>>>> What processor do you have? That will tell you what it is capable of.
>>>> The Core 2 Duo, Athlon 64, and some P4's are 64 bit capable.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Dustin Harper
>>>> [email]dharper@vistarip.com[/email]
>>>> [url]http://www.VistaRIP.com[/url] | Vista Resource & Information Page
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:OpKU0N5aIHA.5348@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am
>>>>> considering upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I
>>>>> can. How do I find out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks
>>>>> in advance,
>>>>> guitardude
>>>>[/color]
>>[/color][/color]

I am a student in a Computer Electronics class right now and I have been for
two years. I work on desktops day in and day out. I just don't fully
understand yet everything that is associated with processors, and I haven't
done any work on laptops. I guess the way that I really should have worded
the question is "Is it possible to upgrade the processor without voiding the
warranty of the laptop (in most situations)?"
I am a pretty technical person, just not with laptops. Thanks for your help,
and by the way, that was a pretty good assumption :-)
guitardude

"Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com> wrote in message
news:FFCAD841-94D0-45C7-B9D6-AD2EA4999979@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
> Anything's possible, but the expense and technical knowledge required are
> beyond the average user. If you have to ask, it's not for you. :-)
>
> --
> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] [email]rgharper******.com[/email]
> * NEW! Catch my blog ... [url]http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/[/url]
> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
> * The Website - [url]http://rgharper.mvps.org/[/url]
>
>
> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:Ox2PwaTbIHA.1960@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...[color=green]
>> Is it possible to upgrade the processor in a laptop? Thanks for all the
>> help,
>> guitardude
>>
>> "JW" <JW@nospam.nspam> wrote in message
>> news:EE9F2BD5-4D03-48DD-8833-23E16E6A896D@microsoft.com...[color=darkred]
>>> A 2250 is a Core Duo chip which only supports 32 bit Operating Systems.
>>> You have to have a Core 2 Duo(note the 2 in the name) chip to support a
>>> 64 bit OS.
>>> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%23R7LmJSbIHA.4140@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> In my computer properties it says:
>>>> Genuine Intel® CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz 1.73 GHz
>>>>
>>>> The processor logo tag on my case says:
>>>> Intel Centrino Duo
>>>>
>>>> I don't know if this is enough info or not, just let me know. thanks
>>>> for the help,
>>>> guitardude
>>>>
>>>> "Dustin Harper" <dharper@vistarip.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:2D06C6C7-689A-4BB3-B985-5D06FFA2ED73@microsoft.com...
>>>>> What processor do you have? That will tell you what it is capable of.
>>>>> The Core 2 Duo, Athlon 64, and some P4's are 64 bit capable.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Dustin Harper
>>>>> [email]dharper@vistarip.com[/email]
>>>>> [url]http://www.VistaRIP.com[/url] | Vista Resource & Information Page
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:OpKU0N5aIHA.5348@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am
>>>>>> considering upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I
>>>>>> can. How do I find out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks
>>>>>> in advance,
>>>>>> guitardude
>>>>>
>>>[/color][/color]
>[/color]

The processor is most likely not removable from the MOBO you would most
likely have to replace the MOBO which would be far more expensive then
buying a new laptop.
"Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:E92218D1-D9EC-4263-B2CE-0FF42E218DAC@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
> You need to ask the manufacturer. The mobo chipset has to support a Core
> 2 cpu, etc.
>
> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:Ox2PwaTbIHA.1960@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...[color=green]
>> Is it possible to upgrade the processor in a laptop? Thanks for all the
>> help,
>> guitardude
>>
>> "JW" <JW@nospam.nspam> wrote in message
>> news:EE9F2BD5-4D03-48DD-8833-23E16E6A896D@microsoft.com...[color=darkred]
>>> A 2250 is a Core Duo chip which only supports 32 bit Operating Systems.
>>> You have to have a Core 2 Duo(note the 2 in the name) chip to support a
>>> 64 bit OS.
>>> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%23R7LmJSbIHA.4140@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> In my computer properties it says:
>>>> Genuine Intel® CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz 1.73 GHz
>>>>
>>>> The processor logo tag on my case says:
>>>> Intel Centrino Duo
>>>>
>>>> I don't know if this is enough info or not, just let me know. thanks
>>>> for the help,
>>>> guitardude
>>>>
>>>> "Dustin Harper" <dharper@vistarip.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:2D06C6C7-689A-4BB3-B985-5D06FFA2ED73@microsoft.com...
>>>>> What processor do you have? That will tell you what it is capable of.
>>>>> The Core 2 Duo, Athlon 64, and some P4's are 64 bit capable.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Dustin Harper
>>>>> [email]dharper@vistarip.com[/email]
>>>>> [url]http://www.VistaRIP.com[/url] | Vista Resource & Information Page
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:OpKU0N5aIHA.5348@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am
>>>>>> considering upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I
>>>>>> can. How do I find out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks
>>>>>> in advance,
>>>>>> guitardude
>>>>>
>>>[/color][/color]
>[/color]

If you crack the case to install a new processor you will pretty much toss
the warranty out the window. So no, I would suspect it's not something
you're going to be doing.

Me, I'm an IT network/systems engineer and I wouldn't do it. :-)

--
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* NEW! Catch my blog ... [url]http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/[/url]
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* The Website - [url]http://rgharper.mvps.org/[/url]


"guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:uwgvhsXbIHA.5364@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
>I am a student in a Computer Electronics class right now and I have been
>for two years. I work on desktops day in and day out. I just don't fully
>understand yet everything that is associated with processors, and I haven't
>done any work on laptops. I guess the way that I really should have worded
>the question is "Is it possible to upgrade the processor without voiding
>the warranty of the laptop (in most situations)?"
> I am a pretty technical person, just not with laptops. Thanks for your
> help, and by the way, that was a pretty good assumption :-)[/color]

Thanks for the good advice. It is much appreciated. I enjoyed getting to
talk with someone in the field that I want to go into :-)
Best wishes,
guitardude

"Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com> wrote in message
news:1123B156-E0BB-4CE4-BFE4-AF3466D18F4E@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
> If you crack the case to install a new processor you will pretty much toss
> the warranty out the window. So no, I would suspect it's not something
> you're going to be doing.
>
> Me, I'm an IT network/systems engineer and I wouldn't do it. :-)
>
> --
> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] [email]rgharper******.com[/email]
> * NEW! Catch my blog ... [url]http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/[/url]
> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
> * The Website - [url]http://rgharper.mvps.org/[/url]
>
>
> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:uwgvhsXbIHA.5364@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=green]
>>I am a student in a Computer Electronics class right now and I have been
>>for two years. I work on desktops day in and day out. I just don't fully
>>understand yet everything that is associated with processors, and I
>>haven't done any work on laptops. I guess the way that I really should
>>have worded the question is "Is it possible to upgrade the processor
>>without voiding the warranty of the laptop (in most situations)?"
>> I am a pretty technical person, just not with laptops. Thanks for your
>> help, and by the way, that was a pretty good assumption :-)[/color]
>[/color]

Good luck to you as well!

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] [email]rgharper******.com[/email]
* NEW! Catch my blog ... [url]http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/[/url]
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* The Website - [url]http://rgharper.mvps.org/[/url]


"guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:uhwsTbfbIHA.5984@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> Thanks for the good advice. It is much appreciated. I enjoyed getting to
> talk with someone in the field that I want to go into :-)
> Best wishes,
> guitardude
>
> "Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com> wrote in message
> news:1123B156-E0BB-4CE4-BFE4-AF3466D18F4E@microsoft.com...[color=green]
>> If you crack the case to install a new processor you will pretty much
>> toss the warranty out the window. So no, I would suspect it's not
>> something you're going to be doing.
>>
>> Me, I'm an IT network/systems engineer and I wouldn't do it. :-)
>>
>> --
>> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] [email]rgharper******.com[/email]
>> * NEW! Catch my blog ... [url]http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/[/url]
>> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
>> * The Website - [url]http://rgharper.mvps.org/[/url]
>>
>>
>> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:uwgvhsXbIHA.5364@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=darkred]
>>>I am a student in a Computer Electronics class right now and I have been
>>>for two years. I work on desktops day in and day out. I just don't fully
>>>understand yet everything that is associated with processors, and I
>>>haven't done any work on laptops. I guess the way that I really should
>>>have worded the question is "Is it possible to upgrade the processor
>>>without voiding the warranty of the laptop (in most situations)?"
>>> I am a pretty technical person, just not with laptops. Thanks for your
>>> help, and by the way, that was a pretty good assumption :-)[/color]
>>[/color][/color]

Hi,

found this thread just passing by...

I have a core 2 duo T7300 cpu running 32 bit windows vista.

Are there any known benefits of moving to 64-bit ?
Or on the other hand cons ?

just looking for some experience in this area..

regards
raghav..

"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:
[color=blue]
> It is a Core Duo, meaning that it is a 32bit cpu. It cannot run x64. The
> Core 2 Duo is the 64bit cpu.
>
> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:%23R7LmJSbIHA.4140@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=green]
> > In my computer properties it says:
> > Genuine Intel CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz 1.73 GHz
> >
> > The processor logo tag on my case says:
> > Intel Centrino Duo
> >
> > I don't know if this is enough info or not, just let me know. thanks for
> > the help,
> > guitardude
> >
> > "Dustin Harper" <dharper@vistarip.com> wrote in message
> > news:2D06C6C7-689A-4BB3-B985-5D06FFA2ED73@microsoft.com...[color=darkred]
> >> What processor do you have? That will tell you what it is capable of. The
> >> Core 2 Duo, Athlon 64, and some P4's are 64 bit capable.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Dustin Harper
> >> [email]dharper@vistarip.com[/email]
> >> [url]http://www.VistaRIP.com[/url] | Vista Resource & Information Page
> >>
> >>
> >> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:OpKU0N5aIHA.5348@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> >>> Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am
> >>> considering upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I can.
> >>> How do I find out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks in
> >>> advance,
> >>> guitardude
> >>[/color][/color]
>[/color]

Go to the microsoft.public.windows.64bit.general newsgroup for a more
knowledgeable group of users on 64bit versus 32bit talking points.

Most folks here know about the greater memory addressable by x64 but there
are many more nuances than just the amount of ram.

"raghav" <raghav@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6B5EC678-4104-41FA-A74C-CF711B04904D@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
> Hi,
>
> found this thread just passing by...
>
> I have a core 2 duo T7300 cpu running 32 bit windows vista.
>
> Are there any known benefits of moving to 64-bit ?
> Or on the other hand cons ?
>
> just looking for some experience in this area..
>
> regards
> raghav..
>
> "Colin Barnhorst" wrote:
>[color=green]
>> It is a Core Duo, meaning that it is a 32bit cpu. It cannot run x64.
>> The
>> Core 2 Duo is the 64bit cpu.
>>
>> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23R7LmJSbIHA.4140@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=darkred]
>> > In my computer properties it says:
>> > Genuine Intel CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz 1.73 GHz
>> >
>> > The processor logo tag on my case says:
>> > Intel Centrino Duo
>> >
>> > I don't know if this is enough info or not, just let me know. thanks
>> > for
>> > the help,
>> > guitardude
>> >
>> > "Dustin Harper" <dharper@vistarip.com> wrote in message
>> > news:2D06C6C7-689A-4BB3-B985-5D06FFA2ED73@microsoft.com...
>> >> What processor do you have? That will tell you what it is capable of.
>> >> The
>> >> Core 2 Duo, Athlon 64, and some P4's are 64 bit capable.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Dustin Harper
>> >> [email]dharper@vistarip.com[/email]
>> >> [url]http://www.VistaRIP.com[/url] | Vista Resource & Information Page
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:OpKU0N5aIHA.5348@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> >>> Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am
>> >>> considering upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I
>> >>> can.
>> >>> How do I find out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks in
>> >>> advance,
>> >>> guitardude
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