Windows 8 Pro? 32 or 64-bit?
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there are 4 versions of win 8/Windows 8/Windows 8 Pro/Windows 8 Enterprise/Windows RT/ this version is installed on the y500 [Windows 8 (64 bit)] Windows 8 is the basic edition of Windows for the IA-32 and x64 architectures. Documentation obtained from the ImageX tool and Paul Thurrott's book on Windows 8 also refer to this edition as "Core". This edition contains features aimed at the home market segment and provides all of the basic new Windows 8 features including the Start screen with semantic zoom, live tiles, Windows Store, Internet Explorer 10, connected standby, Microsoft account integration, the Windows desktop and more.
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yes - it is 8 - 64 bit. there is a down load that will give you a windows seven start page which I would reccoment. This is a lot of computer for the money. I have had no issues except with windows 8 -- and skype. A new version of skype is on the computer -- but I reloaded the old version which was much more user friendly. rob
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we use 64 bit on windows 7 and 8, it is a plug and play...nothing to install
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FWIW: Have mine running on Windows 7 64 bit without problems so I'm pretty sure it works under Win 8 as well, your mileage may vary though ;-)
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A 32 bit OS will only support up to 4GB of RAM but a 64 bit OS will support up to 512GB with Windows 8 professional. Most modern computers use a 64 bit OS. This motherboard works fine with either.
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My concern was to get Windows 7, 64 bit. As far as the rest, I don't really know, but I have downloaded for free anything I have wanted to add.
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If you were to install Windows XP Pro on this machine, the 64-bit version would be compatible. ServerMonkey is selling this machine with a free upgrade to Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit.
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From what I can tell it works for both. I use Windows 8.1 which is 64 but and have had no problems. This program from the early days has rarely caused me grief.
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The model I received is a 64 bit machine with corresponding Windows 8 for 64 bit machine
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The 600 series support Windows 8.1 64bits without any hassle. Download the latest drivers from the nvidia website after the proper installation. That's all you need.
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My system (xp-pro) is a 32 bit.Go to 'My Computer' (likely on your desktop) and clicl on Prpoerties. If '64' pops up, your system is 64; otherwise it is 32 by default.donama
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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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64 bit. Works well. Not sure I like Windows 8 but that's they way they all come now.
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Yes I'm running this under windows 8 Professional 32bits on PCI interface and can run under ubuntu linux 32 or 64 bits. I prefer windows 8 PRO 32bits because is more compatible with old software and old hardware like webcams, scanners and other old hardware if works your PC works under 64 bits CPUs will work both 32 and 64 bits.
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It can be either 64 or 32. Go here for complete instructions on how to tell which you have: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows-8/a/windows-8-64-bit-32-bit.htm
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The particular one I purchased is 64 bit with pci express 16. I slapped an ati 6350 512mb low profile card in it and installed Windows 7 pro 64 bit and it runs like a dream. 2Nd one I've bought. Good running little machines for light gaming and surfing the net.
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Hello, Windows 7 Pro 64bit is installed on the computer. Best regards, Amuras