hrk
03-03-2012 09:01 AM (12 days ago)
I want to change my laptop config from 32bit to 64bit so as to use my full RAM capacity. I currently have installed win7 32bit (with 4GB RAM) and I've checked the system information and my laptop is capable of 64bit . I gather I would have to undertake a clean install to covert to 64bit. The question is how do i do it?

Do I use my onboard recovery partition to reinstall win7 and if so, where is the option to install the 64bit instead of 32bit win7 version. And will that change to 64bit automatically give me access to my full 4GB RAM memory? If not, what is the correct method to move to 64bit, and should I be aware of any other issue with converting to 64bit? Many thanks.
DavidPK
03-03-2012 09:07 AM (12 days ago)
Hi,

The recovery partition will only reinstall the original 32bit version and there will be no option here to install a 64bit version.

I would suggest contacting HP and see if you can order a 64bit version of your Recovery Discs - the telephone number can be found on the relevant link below. Have details such as your Model No. and Serial No. to hand when calling.

If you live in the US, contact HP Here.

If you are in another part of the world, start Here.

Regards,

DP-K