Like THEfog said, there are way, perfectly legal ways to increase the available memory on x86 OSes. There has been reports of systems using up to 5GB on a x86 system, but that's far from recommended, as like you said it does introduce instability. But increasing it just enough to use 4GB does not, specially since there is around 250MB reserved to avoid said instability.
And THEfog, if you're talking about a windows license that came with a laptop, that can't be legitimaly used to switch to x64, only if you bought a retail version of windows, full box, manuals and both editions that came with. On 15 Abr, 10:00, Jaime Honrado <[email protected]> wrote: > @tribaljet: I'm sorry Bro. There's no way you can extend the memory you can > use on an x86 OS. It's more of a mathematical issue with the implementation > of the kernel, and modifying the kernel is akin to changing the OS > altogether, and will cause system instability. Not to mention the legal > issues you'll face if you happen to successfully mod it. > > On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 4:56 PM, Jaime Honrado <[email protected]>wrote: > > > > > > > > > @Jose: Bro, I'm really sorry. I never intended for anything bad to 9xxssf. > > On a sidenote, I just realized I'm using Sigma 3.0 beta for x64. So far its > > been treating me real good. Better than the stock from HP (I'm on a 6730b > > machine). :) > > > @Zentradis: Correct me if I'm wrong but here's how I understood your > > question: You want to switch to a 64bit Win7 without using a new CD Key. The > > short answer to your question is: I'm not sure. > > The long answer to your question is: > > Each OS product key you register to MS is locked to your chipset, > > specifically to your board. So you can switch processors or whatever system > > component (e.g. RAM, and whatnot) and your product key will still work on > > that machine. I can assure you this. I just switched processors from a T7300 > > to a T9300. But I've never tried switching from 32bit to 64bit using the > > same product key. > > > Here's one thing I'd like to share though: I had a friend who used his > > license from a 32bit on a 64bit install. It worked. But here's the > > disclaimer: He used an academic license, and the key was not yet registered > > to his first 32bit installation. > > > If you really want to try it back up your data first! And do it when you > > have the most free time. It takes a while to load your programs and > > preferrences back after a fresh install. > > > Good luck with your machine! :D > > > On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 3:52 PM, THEfog . <[email protected]>wrote: > > >> Are you talking about the /3GB boot switch? > > >> THEfog > > >> On 15/04/2011 5:34 PM, "tribaljet" <[email protected]> wrote: > > >> OEM versions don't allow license switching between x86 and x64, only > >> retail ones :S > >> If you get 4GB of memory, let us know and I'll post on how you can > >> extend the amount of memory recognized in Win7 x86. > > >> On 15 Abr, 08:07, Zentradis <[email protected]> wrote: > >> > Thanks brothers you are always a resour... > > >> -- > >> 9xx SOLDIERS SANS FRONTIERS -- 9xx SOLDIERS SANS FRONTIERS
