For all computers with Windows 7 Home Premium are these computers limited to only 16GB? If I upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate does this change my upper limit?
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The upper limit is defined by the version of the operating system you have loaded. The installation must be a 64 bit version to address anything more than 4 GB of RAM.
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It all depends of if you have a 32-bit (otherwise known as an x86) computer or a 64-bit one. Determine which you kind have (you can use this great small & free program - http://www.gtopala.com/#axzz2oroa0LHp - to find out which you have), then refer to this page - http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa366778(v=vs.85).aspx (be sure to include the ".aspx"). Scroll down to the Windows 7 section for the information you need.
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The one I ordered was windows 7 Home premium Ultimate 64-bit with a version of Microsoft Office trial that does not expire, but if you update windows you have to delete the new version to keep using......I am very satisfied with this laptop, I electronics technician by trade. I have not had any complaints other than the onboard video card. As long as you are not gaming it is fine just don't like that I cant have my icons smaller with the 1366x768 limitation. plenty of speed and storage, also boots crazy fast. Even with the large amount of programs I have on it. Hope this helps.............
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The unit comes stock with Windows 8 (Home). To expand to 16 gig you need to upgrade it to Win 8 Pro, but its easy to do, just buy a key for Win 8 Pro and enter it in the appropriate screen and it will upgrade what is needed and the laptop will then recognize 16 gig. Hope this helps
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I think you need windows 7 pro or ultimate kuz I think home premium is limited to 16. if you use xotic you can have them change the os
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Nevermind - I've since put Windows 7 Home Premium on this computer and it runs like a champ. No slow-downs, slightly better battery life and quick boot up/shut-down times. I'm happy!
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HiReally depends on the age of your machine. This version is for system builders, meaning you'd have to wipe windows xp and install win7 fresh. This won't upgrade an existing windows installation.If your machine is older than 4 years, I'd suggest a new machine.The install took 15gb of my hard disk
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I have Windows 7 and have no problems at all, I'm not sure if its Home Premium or not.
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I am running Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit beta version. It is so much nicer that Vista. I upgraded originally from XP Pro to Vista Business. Am I eligible for the upgrade for Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit? (since my vista business is an upgrade) and i don't want to re do my computer again. I just put the beta version on, will there be a way to just put in the cd key? Thanks
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Yes, it is a typo. Should be 6 GB (6000 MB). You wouldn't even be able to load windows 8 with less than about 1000 MB :] This is a pretty decent machine for the money, I got it for my wife over a year ago, probably 1.5 yrs. Still working well. Keep in mind it is windows 8. I put in an SSD rather than the slower platter-based hard disk and installed Windows 7 (I don't care to teach my wife win8, and I don't like win 8 all that much myself). You can make win8 much more like win7 if you install something like StartIsBack - you can get the start menu back. Cheers!
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I can install Win 7 home premium 64 bit on this computer for an additional $100. You will get official Win 7 disc dvd + COA license. Configuration + drivers install included. Please email me this request when checking out on Amazon. Thanks!
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depends on which version of windows, 7 32bit or 64? and if home or ultimate, Microsoft dot com answers that clearly,,,, it also varies if you have the W7 with service packs, and or all hot fixes to the moment, like I have. about 7.4GB, no page file no hibernation file, both are options. right now my SSD drive, windows folder only 64bit, home, is 26GB, many folks report 30. but this drive is huge. 10x that. unlike my old 120gb drive SSD. does this help.
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It is my understanding that it is, indeed, upgradeable to 16GB; however, I returned this computer before even powering it up as it was damaged prior to packaging at the manufacturer. The replacement I got is wonderful and it, too, is upgradeable. Hope this helps!
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Hello. It will vary. You should probably see about 230GB usable remaining space give or take after the install of Windows 7.
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I'm currently running 4gb with win7 pro. It won't boot with 8gb, but I don't know if this is WIN or my modules. It should run 16gb or more with a 64bit system.
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Depends on which version of Windows you are running. To utilize 32GBs, I'm using Windows 7 Ultra 64bit. Using Windows 7 Home Premium 32bits, you get something like 3300GBs. I don't know about Professional. I hope this answer helps.
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Okay I had to look at the computer to understand the question. The computer is WOW (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WoW64) meaning it's a dual system of of 32 and 64 bit. You are correct 32 bits can only access 4GB but 64 bit motherboards have double the bus lines to the memory meaning you can have twice the amount of data lines from the processor to the memory pairs. Keep in mind that Windows will take some of that total memory along with running video processing. Be careful buying these computer because a lot of these units are factory refurbished and also you will pay a premium for Windows 7. If you should buy this computer in the system manager, it will say that it's a 64 bit computer. Most programs you buy or install are still 32 bit (Like Firefox) but will work fine on this computer because of the backward compatibility. Also, when you do the security updates , you will see ones installed that are 64 bit and or 32 bit. Internet Explorer 11 is a 64 bit programs and will take advantage of the full memory installed. You can buy computers now and days with 12 or 18 GB installed. For example, my HP desktop computer is a WOW 64 (windows 7 Intel I7 quad core ) and has 12 GB installed
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My Techs chose this model as it is upgradable to 16MB (2 x 8MB sticks). The factory delivered 4MB stick must be removed. They run Windows 8 with Hyper-V and multple Windows Server 2008 R2 with no problems. The i7 processor is a work horse. A solid device.