I have recently bought LENOVO Z560 with pre-installed 32-bit Windows 7 Home Basic.
I want to know:
1) How can I upgrade to 64 bit Home Basic
2) How can I know/ get the PRODUCT KEY of my pre-installed 32 bit Home Basic
3) Do I need to pay extra amount if I upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit (as, I have heard that if I purchase, I will get 32 and 64 bit OS in a single pack only)
4) Will my existing set of drivers work fine with 64 bit Home Basic. If not, from where can I get the drivers
1) To upgrade to the 64 bit OS you need the 64 bit installation Disk DVD.
2) Your computer MUST have a COA Sticker "license" for Windows 7 somewhere attached to it if you bought it retail. With the OS preinstalled. It is rectangular about 1 inch by 2 inches. It will say the name of the Operating System for which the "Product Key", on the sticker, may be used to reinstall the OS on that computer.
3) The Product Key should work with either x86 or x64 software
4) Go to the manufacturers support page for your specific model. If they don't provide 64 bit drivers. You may be biting off more than you can chew.
5) Does your Processor have the ability to run a 64 bit OS?
Your computer is definitely a 64Bit model. It is hard to understand why the retailer would have only installed the 32 Bit software, as, for him, there would have been no extra cost. Perhaps you could go to the seller and enquire? He should have the 64Bit DVD and, if you still do not have it, the key.
If it were I, and he, the seller, claims to not have the original key, I would be very apprehensive about the sale.
Well, right now, most of computer are 64Bit model, and almsot every PC installed 32Bit system. Maybe not so many people use the 64Bit system. If I got my computer with 64Bit, I will change it to 43Bit, because most of program should run with compatible mode.
1) When I bought the laptop, it was a box piece with pre-installed 32 Bit Win 7 Home Basic. No CD/ DVD was provided alongwith it. They asked me to create a rescue disk for formatting/ re-installation purpose.
2) I have executed "Upgrade Advisor", and its report was - my laptop can be upgraded to 64 Bit
3) I know that most of the softwares run on 32 Bit. But, I have 8 GB of RAM installed. With 32 bit OS, I am able to use only 4 GB. I want to make full use of 8 GB RAM.
Now,
1) Can I use the same product key (will try finding out one as BUCK_EYE_66 has adviced) as my 32 bit OS, go to Microsoft site and upgrade to 64 Bit?
2) Is there any other way out to upgrade/ use 8 GB of RAM.
Everything that I've been reading about the Lenovo IdeaPad Z560 laptop says it comes with Windows 7 Home Premium(64-bit) pre-installed.
Are you sure about what version of Windows 7 is installed in your laptop? I can't see a laptop coming with 8 GB of RAM pre-installed and coming with a 32-bit version of Windows pre-installed.
There is no such version as "Windows 7 Home Basic". There's a "Windows 7 Starter Edition", but that comes pre-installed only in netbooks.
Right-click COMPUTER, then click Properties. What's listed there for the version of Windows?
fwiw. Flavelee. Research shows that the "Home basic" is available in what is termed "emerging markets. This appears to be in mainly eastern countries, but predominantly in India.
Everything that I've been reading about the Lenovo IdeaPad Z560 laptop says it comes with Windows 7 Home Premium(64-bit) pre-installed.
Are you sure about what version of Windows 7 is installed in your laptop? I can't see a laptop coming with 8 GB of RAM pre-installed and coming with a 32-bit version of Windows pre-installed.
There is no such version as "Windows 7 Home Basic". There's a "Windows 7 Starter Edition", but that comes pre-installed only in netbooks.
Right-click COMPUTER, then click Properties. What's listed there for the version of Windows?
1) When I bought the laptop, it was a box piece with pre-installed 32 Bit Win 7 Home Basic. No CD/ DVD was provided alongwith it. They asked me to create a rescue disk for formatting/ re-installation purpose.
2) I have executed "Upgrade Advisor", and its report was - my laptop can be upgraded to 64 Bit
3) I know that most of the softwares run on 32 Bit. But, I have 8 GB of RAM installed. With 32 bit OS, I am able to use only 4 GB. I want to make full use of 8 GB RAM.
Now,
1) Can I use the same product key (will try finding out one as BUCK_EYE_66 has adviced) as my 32 bit OS, go to Microsoft site and upgrade to 64 Bit?
2) Is there any other way out to upgrade/ use 8 GB of RAM.
OK, I had search the answer for you with Google, generally, Key is just a number wothout the different between 32Bit and 64Bit. So, if you update yo 64Bit, this key can active your system in most stitation.
And I found most of games and programs can be installed and run well in 64Bit. And there are also some methods to use 8 GB of RAM in 32Bit system, but may result to blu screen.
Here is the bottom line. If you have a license for Windows 7. It IS a license for both versions of the Operating System (x86) & (x64). You may use it to install either version. As many times as you want, on the same computer.
However, you need both versions of the installation software DVDs. And, the software is ONLY sold with a license.
I based my response on my TechNet subscription which doesn't list a download for Windows 7 Home Basic 64-bit edition. Where did you guys get your copy of Windows 7 Home Basic 64-bit?
You have a license to use 7 whether it is 32 or 64 ..just happens you ended up with 32.
Dell had ran into a similar situation with some vista machines...they would provide the 64 when asked for.
It came down to you paid for the right to use the OS...you have the right to 32 or 64 with your machine.
The major pc manufacturers are to provide support for the software{the OS}
32 and 64 arent separate purchases..but merely different forms..MS provides both forms to the same license.
Call your PC manufacturer and tell them to ship you a 64 disk..they may try to squirm out of it....they can charge you for shipping and handling...If no joy as they dont have it then contact Microsoft...be nice, explain the situation,they should take care of you
I agree that you want to beat on the seller of your machine. I can see no legitimate reason for selling a computer with a 32-bit OS and more than 4 GB RAM. They should supply you with a legitimate 64-bit version or refund part of your money because more than 1/2 the memory is unusable.
I based my response on my TechNet subscription which doesn't list a download for Windows 7 Home Basic 64-bit edition. Where did you guys get your copy of Windows 7 Home Basic 64-bit?
Imagine that! M$ wanting you to buy another license. lol. You have a license. You just need the installation software. As was suggested by others. See if you can get your computer's manufacturer to send you the x64 installation DVD.
Imagine that! M$ wanting you to buy another license. lol. You have a license. You just need the installation software. As was suggested by others. See if you can get your computer's manufacturer to send you the x64 installation DVD.
Again, MOST OEM installed Windows 7 OS does NOT come with the 2 versions of the OS. If you buy the machine, then the OS that is shipped with it is what you paid for. If you what the other bit version then you will need to pay for it.
Now, IF you buy a "RETAIL" copy of Windows 7 (NOT a OEM copy) then you have a choice to install either one, using the same Key Code that comes with that retail version. Yes, you can later change your mind and install the other bit version, but it must be a clean install. And NO you can NOT install the second version on another machine using the same Key Code.
This ususual edition may be an exception
From a link in a prior post...I dont remember which post or who posted it
Starter support the 64-bit (x86-64) processor architecture (64-bit installation media is not included in Home Basic edition, but can be obtained from Microsoft).
This would indicate that the pc manufacturer doesnt have access to it
Therefore there wouldnt be Lenovo specific dvds..only retail..thus a new purchase would be needed
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