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Sonny 54 posts since
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Nov 2, 2009 11:48 AM

Quad CPU Q6700 @2.66 GHZ

Reposted: Originally Created on: Oct 31, 2009 11:59 PM by num1tailhooker - Last Modified:  Nov 1, 2009 12:01 AM by num1tailhooker

I have a 64 bit CPU but it only shows 32 bit in the system description on my computer.  I have tried to load a 64 bit version of Vista to no avail.  How do I get my computer to see 64bits?  Thanks.

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unplugged_24   195 posts since
Apr 21, 2009
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1. Nov 2, 2009 12:55 PM in response to: Sonny
Re: Quad CPU Q6700 @2.66 GHZ

Hi there,

 

If you only see only 32bit in windows, it means that the processor is working at 32 bit. If the processor is a 64bit capable processor, it will work at 32bit by default. You need to change the settings in bios to 64bit then only you will be able to use the 64bit ability of the processor. Please check with your motherboard manufacturer for he settinggs to change in bios to enable the 64bit feature.

 

Hope this is helpful to you.

 

Cheers

Ytterbium   92 posts since
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2. Nov 6, 2009 4:09 PM in response to: Sonny
Re: Quad CPU Q6700 @2.66 GHZ

What problem did you see when you tried to load the 64bit version of Vista?

 

What motherboard do you have (or computer)?

hotzelj   6 posts since
Nov 7, 2009
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3. Nov 7, 2009 1:39 AM in response to: Sonny
Re: Quad CPU Q6700 @2.66 GHZ

Windows is telling you that Windows is the 32-bit version. You need to buy/upgrade Windows to the 64-bit version.

 

You may be able to get that for free depending on which version you have (i.e. XP vs. Vista vs. 7) and how you got it (i.e. from school vs at a retail store vs pre-installed on PC).

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