Can I run 64bit Windows with T60 with T5500 Core 2 Duo?

[Muse]

I have always thought the answer is yes, but I've never tried installing a 64bit OS. So, in upgrading my Win7 Home Premium 32bit T60 to Windows 10, I'm wondering if I have the option to install 64bit or if I'm limited to 32bit.

CPU-z indicates that the CPU supports these instructions: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, EM64T

This page [ http://www.howtogeek.com/228042/how-to- ... indows-10/ ] suggests that the CPU may not support NX, a requirement, and says I may need to enable that in the BIOS, is rather unclear what I would look for. I'm running 2.26 BIOS right now.

Thanks for your reply.

[Cigarguy]

You can as the CPU will support it. However, the chipset is limited to 3 GB of RAM so there's no benefit to go with a 64 bit OS. If anything it's a detriment in my book.

[Hans Gruber]

The 64 bit OS is more secure than the 32 bit OS. Not that security ever really mattered but that is neither here nor there.

[axur-delmeria]

You'll be fine. The entire Core 2 Duo line is 64-bit capable.

Regarding NX, look for a BIOS setting that mentions "Execute Disable" or "XD". NX stands for "No eXecute" and is also referred to as "eXecute Disable".

[Muse]

I'll probably stick with 32bit. I have an app I use a fair amount that won't run in 64bit. I think there's an upgrade I may be able to do on that app, but I haven't looked into it too much. Would require a bunch of data conversion, not sure I want to go that route any time soon. A lot of computer stuff on my plate right now, my desktop fried recently, either the motherboard or PSU. The Win10 upgrade I'm hoping will stop freezes on the T60, a definite priority issue.