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  1. 2009-01-18 18:33 #1
    Jedimasta
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    Windows 7 on a Macbook Pro

    After running across this nice little article:
    Using Boot Camp to install Windows 7 on your Mac: The Complete Walkthrough - Simple Help
    I decided now that I bought myself a really nice external hard drive and have a lot of extra space on my HD, I'd finally utilize Bootcamp. What I'm having trouble figuring out is how to figure out which version of Windows 7 to download. Does anyone here know where to find out on a Mac if it's 32 bit or 64 bit?
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  2. 2009-01-18 19:37 #2
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    What are your Mac specs?
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    I'll just grab some screens from my hardware, give me a second.
    Edit: If you need something else, just let me know.
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    just go with 32bit windows 7 since you only have 2gb of ram
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    GRC|SecurAble: Determine Processor Security Features|

    I know this tool works for windows and will tell you whether you're 64-bit ready or not, but I'm not sure if it works for mac. Just something to try.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Calina View Post
    just go with 32bit windows 7 since you only have 2gb of ram
    would agree with this
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  7. 2009-01-19 00:18 #7
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    Yeah, 32bit, unless you plan on upgrading your RAM to 4GB+ any time soon.
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