Windows 7 Home Premium - does it include..?

spleenharvester · 1 Aug 2009 at 16:38

Hi,
I see Windows 7 Home (E) here, but no information regarding whether it is the 32 bit version or 64 bit version? Does it include both, or has 32 bit been phased out or something :confused:

Thanks.

theheyes · 1 Aug 2009 at 16:42

Retail includes both. 32bit will be around for a long while.

Memphis · 1 Aug 2009 at 16:45

Nothing against the OP at all, but we're gonna get this question daily until October 22nd aren't we?

theheyes · 1 Aug 2009 at 16:51

Yeah, that and "can I upgrade from RC > Retail copy?" most probably.

yashiro · 1 Aug 2009 at 16:56

A sticky FAQ is required.

In capitals.

With stars.

theheyes · 1 Aug 2009 at 17:19

Problem is the AV sticky has stars and caps and we still get questions.

Phatjayunoi · 1 Aug 2009 at 17:22

Yeah a sticky title should be made saying that all (E) packages of Windows 7 - Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate for Europe are full Retail versions and contains both 32-bit and 64-bit.

yashiro · 1 Aug 2009 at 17:28

Its a visual thing. The forum setup prefixes stickies with lower case text so they look like normal threads when you glance over the forum. They're also too wordy for your average fool. Removing the prefix and being less verbose would be better. It's actually better to not use caps too. People pass over caps when skim reading.

Horrible example:

Important Stuffoll: *** The Official OcUK Anti-Virus Program Thread - KEEP ALL AV QUESTIONS IN HERE ***

Better:

* The Anti-Virus Thread *

theheyes · 1 Aug 2009 at 17:31

I must admit, my brain filters out the sticky threads - I never really notice new posts. I think it might be habitual to glance over the first three or four threads knowing they're stickies.

spleenharvester · 1 Aug 2009 at 23:32

Just wanted to make sure, I did try google beforehand if it helps

Memphis said:
Nothing against the OP at all, but we're gonna get this question daily until October 22nd aren't we?

Probably lol.