[ellface]

Hey,

I am about to install windows 7 onto my HP 530, but i need to know whether my laptop will be able to take x64, or do i have to get x86?

at the moment i have windows XP.

Thanks alot

[leroys1000]

Looks like it depends on which processor is installed.
The core 2 duo is 64 bit.
The celeron m 530 series is supposedly 32 bit.

[Courtneyc]

In order to install 64-bit, the processor, BIOS, and all device drivers must support 64-bit. You cannot install 32-bit drivers in a 64-bit O/S. Go to HP's website and they will tell you.

Courtney

[aka Brett]

try to stay with 32 bit if you can as it is beta
you will be able to tell enough about 7 either way
you have to have mucho ram to run 64 or you wont be happy

[ellface]

Thanks alot guys ( and girls).

i'll check out what processor it's on when i get it back off my dad's friend.

but i'll probably install Win7 32 bit, or get Vista Ultimate.

Thanks alot people

[anand1]

Visit this link of Microsoft to find which version either 32 bit or 64 bit Windows 7 you have to install.