The question here is not whether or not I can upgrade XP to Win 7 because I know I need to backup my stuff and do a clean install etc. etc. – BUT can I install the *64-bit* Windows 7 OS even though I’m currently running the 32-bit version of Windows XP.

My processor is compatible.

Many thanks!

I have anitvirus and anti spam programs, I defrag regularly and also clean out my temp files etc often, but his puppy is still bogged down by something. I haveused hardly any memory. Thanks for any help. -Greydolfin

I have a friend whos dell is full of viruses I rolled back the system to the earliest date and it still wont help ,I was told if you erace the hard drive and re install it would be better than if you just re run the program .Any advice ?

is formatting what the techs call f-discing.cuase if it is i can save money when i have it refurbished again or maybe you can tell me how to look for bad files that my anti-virus didnt catch and regcure didnt clean.