OS win7 64 bit

[Gaurav007]

Hello Sir,
Can you please tell me ,how to convert win7 64 bit into win7 32bit using NVIDIA Graphics Card?

 

[clifford_cooley]

You can't convert Windows bit versions. Changing bit versions require a fresh install.

 

[Digerati]

For the vast majority of users, 64-bit is the better way to go anyway. 32-bit is too restrictive and is phasing out. Perhaps if you told us your problems, we can help sort them out.

 

[TrainableMan]

Depending on what version of W7 you bought, it may have come with DVDs for 32 & 64-bit, if not, your 32-bit license entitles you to switch to the same version in 64-bit so you could download it and burn it to a DVD. As Clifford mentioned, then you would have to do a complete reinstall with the 64-bit DVD and with all your software as well.

 

[Gaurav007]

For the vast majority of users, 64-bit is the better way to go anyway. 32-bit is too restrictive and is phasing out. Perhaps if you told us your problems, we can help sort them out.

Actually win7 64 bit unable to run certain softwares......n commands like DEBUG also not run on 64 bit , thats why i want to change the bits of my operating system

 

[Gaurav007]

Depending on what version of W7 you bought, it may have come with DVDs for 32 & 64-bit, if not, your 32-bit license entitles you to switch to the same version in 64-bit so you could download it and burn it to a DVD. As Clifford mentioned, then you would have to do a complete reinstall with the 64-bit DVD and with all your software as well.

Actually i want adopt win7 32 bit......i having genuine win7 64 bit & i want to make recovery of it but somehow because of some problem it's not...............so can you please send me the link related to 64 bit

 

[TrainableMan]

Links for W7 in both 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) are available HERE, you must get the version that matches the license you have Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate. If you have starter or home then I'm afraid we don't have links for those.

If you burn the 64-bit DVD you can try a system repair to fix your problem. But has already been mentioned, if you want to convert to 32-bit then you must do a fresh install of the OS and all your programs.

 

[Digerati]

Actually win7 64 bit unable to run certain softwares......n commands like DEBUG also not run on 64 bit

There are only a very few programs that 64-bit Windows will not run - a VERY FEW and the majority of those would be legacy (very old) programs. Most, by far, 32-bit programs run just fine under 64-bit Windows. Not sure what you mean by n commands - unless you mean the Linux/UNIX commands. And debugging works in 64-bit mode too.

Also, there are several security related advantages to running 64-bit Windows. There is a lot more 32-bit malware out there. Plus 64-bit Windows 7 has more security features than the 32-bit version including,

• Hardware-based Data Execution Prevention (DEP) - Modern CPUs now support hardware-based DEP, but only 64-bit Windows supports hardware-based DEP by default.
• Driver Signing - 64-bit Windows 7 will only allow installation of device drivers that are digitally signed by the developer. With 32-bit Windows 7, unsigned drivers are allowed to be installed.
• Kernel Patch Protection (PatchGuard) - 64-bit Windows 7 protects against kernel-based rootkits. PatchGuard also minimizes BSODs by preventing drivers from modifying the kernel.

Note these features have been around since before Windows 7, but only on 64-bit versions of Windows. Plus they have been improved in Windows 7.

If you really need 32-bit only, then do what you have to do. I am just saying actually needing 32-bit because 64-bit won't work is rare these days so make sure you are not overlooking some workaround that will allow you to use the more modern, more secure OS.

 

[Nibiru2012]

I would follow Diger's suggestions and stick with the X64 version. Far better and superior to the X86 version.

 

[Gaurav007]

how can we enter into the debug command using command prompt in win7............

 

[Digerati]

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/gg463009