Windows 7 32 bit installed.. change to 64 bit with the Toshiba upgrade?

[kells]

So awhile back I installed Windows 7 in 32 bit (since I had no clue).. Then went on to get a total of 6 gb's of RAM and it will run not even 3 because it's on 32 bit. All I have is the Toshiba upgrade CD for Windows 7 and I've tried so many different ways to install the 64 bit but no luck yet...Any help? Thanks!

 

[clifford_cooley]

Hi kells - Welcome to w7forums

The Toshiba upgrade DVD may only have the 32-Bit version. You may want to call Toshiba and ask if they have the 64-Bit version that they can ship to you.

I am assuming you purchased the laptop with Windows Vista 32-Bit and received a Windows 7 32-Bit Upgrade when released to public.
Is this correct?

Which laptop do you have?

 

[kells]

Thanks. I'm assuming it had a 32 bit version of Vista on it but the CD Toshiba sent me w/ Windows 7 does say it has the 32 and 64 version on it. I probably had the option when I first installed it but didn't realize and now I can't go back to that since 7 is already on here.

 

[kells]

Oh and I have the Satellite L505-S6946

 

[clifford_cooley]

Your laptop information and drivers are found here - Satellite L505-S6946

If using a Windows 7 Upgrade Offer media provided by Toshiba, start the installation process by booting from the Windows 7 disc and following the on-screen instructions. You will be prompted to select the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 7. If you're not sure which version to select, you can review Microsoft's frequently asked questions about 32-bit and 64-bit Windows here.

Read more here - How to Custom Install Windows 7 and add Toshiba-provided drivers & utilities with the Toshiba Software Installer for Windows 7

 

[kells]

Exactly, I wish I had known to do 64 when I first installed it because it's like no matter what I do, I can't get back to that prompt. And I tried reading that custom install from Toshiba but it's a PDF and my computer for some reason won't DL the Acrobat Reader. Apparently my computer is just revolting against me.. Ugh

 

[clifford_cooley]

Do you still have the option to revert back to Vista with the recovery partition or recovery media that Toshiba provided?

This may allow you to start over.

 

[kells]

I know, it won't let me. And I went crazy trying to find the Vista software. I would assume Best Buy would've given it to me when I bought this laptop back in Sept. They should explain it better, how once you decide that seems to be it. This is so frustrating!

 

[Nibiru2012]

Use the Bing search engine and you'll be able to find these downloads of the ISO image files. Copy and paste the X15-*****.iso into Bing and search from there.

The Ixquick search engine will work also.


64 bit Home Premium: X15-65733.iso

64 bit professional: X15-65805.iso

The search will then produce a download link that looks like this:

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent..../X15-65805.iso

Then burn the ISO image file to a blank DVD with ImgBurn or BurnAware Free.