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Post by Tpgettys on Dec 19, 2015 20:36:38 GMT
Yes, I saw that, but I think that only refers the actual machine, not the version of windows that is installed. My question arose when Moto suggested that oldenmeade problem may be due to her have a 32-bit version of windows 10 installed. Perhaps my question is foolish; it may be that the windows 10 installer automatically detects what kind of machine it is and installs the appropriate version; I just don't know! |
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Post by Sepiana on Dec 19, 2015 20:57:55 GMT
Yes, I saw that, but I think that only refers the actual machine, not the version of windows that is installed. See the link below. As a coincidence, it mentions the same route I suggested in my previous post -- Control Panel>System and Security>System.
How Do I Know if I’m Running 32-bit or 64-bit Windows?
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Post by michelb on Dec 19, 2015 21:15:48 GMT
What I like in Windows 10 is that search zone. Simply type 'Operating system' or 'Windows version' and you get the result. I did let Windows update from my previous 8.1 version.  Système d'exploitation = Operating system. |
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Post by ritage on Dec 19, 2015 23:13:45 GMT
Just an unrelated, additional suggestion:
It might be worthwhile to delete all temporary files. PSE builds up a temp file while it is being used, which it is supposed to delete automatically every time it is closed. But I remember on an older computer with a small HD it never did so and I had to do this manually. I'd try running Disk Cleanup, it certainly couldn't hurt.
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Post by Andy on Dec 20, 2015 2:48:18 GMT
Is there a way to tell if you are running a 32 bit or 64 bit version? Under Settings, System, About you will see what version you are running. |
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Post by Moto on Dec 20, 2015 3:29:14 GMT
Is there a way to tell if you are running a 32 bit or 64 bit version? Under Settings, System, About you will see what version you are running. Settings is found in the Start Menu above the Power selection. |
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Post by Tpgettys on Dec 20, 2015 3:50:12 GMT
Is there a way to tell if you are running a 32 bit or 64 bit version? Under Settings, System, About you will see what version you are running. That does the trick Andy, thanks! |
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Post by oldenmeade on Dec 28, 2015 9:29:52 GMT
Hi, everyone and thanks for the suggestions. Sorry, I am a bit late getting back to you - I could have saved some discussion by saying what I have discovered. My machine is running 32 bit windows and its processor means it can't run 64 bit. And yes, I now know that getting the extra memory was dumb, because my machine can't access it.
So, Plan B, the painful plan, is a new computer - it is about time anyway, but I as hoping to avoid it for a little longer at least. So now my question is - if I get a new computer, what happens in terms of getting PSE onto it? Can I simply download it and install it onto the new machine? (bearing in mind I will now need the 64 bit version) I have already installed onto a laptop as well as the desktop machine...
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Post by Squirrel2014 on Dec 28, 2015 11:05:42 GMT
Yes, but you must first de-activate your PSE on your older machine. Open PSE then go to Help, click on Sign Out and follow through that. You should then uninstall the program really but it depends on what you are doing with your older machine. You will then be able to download to your new machine and sign in, still having your two copies activated, ie laptop and new PC  |
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