Upgrade Windows XP to "7" Maybe?

[Falcon127]

So I can run A-10 C, needs a 64 Bit System.

 

I have a Sony computer VGCRA834G with a Pentium 4 560J, Chipset: Intel 915P

 

My OS is MS Win XP Professional and I would like to Upgrade to Win 7 64.

 

I am guessing I have a 32 bit system from the Specs below :) Does a computer need a certain CPU and Chipset to run a 64 bit system?

 

I understand there was a 64 bit XP OS but Microsoft has stopped supporting XP so no more security updates.

 

 

Specs

OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600

 

System Directory I:\WINDOWS\system32

[EtherealN]

Press start, then run "dxdiag". Use the save information button and upload the dxdiag.txt in a reply (to do so, press Go Advanced and then use the paperclip icon). This will give complete information about your hardware and operating system.

 

I'll try looking at your processor, but that looks really old.

[EtherealN]

I think I found your processor. It does not support 64-bit execution. You need a new computer, pretty much. That thing is OLD and I'm not sure it would be capable of running DCS anyhow.

[Falcon127]

OK I guess I did both...:)

 

 

System Information

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Time of this report: 2/22/2011, 16:45:29

Machine name: JIM-7B64A89BCEE

Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.101209-1647)

Language: English (Regional Setting: English)

System Manufacturer: Sony Corporation

System Model: VGC-RA834G

BIOS: BIOS Date: 12/09/04 16:03:31 Ver: 08.00.10

Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU 3.60GHz (2 CPUs)

Memory: 2048MB RAM

Page File: 668MB used, 3271MB available

Windows Dir: I:\WINDOWS

DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)

DX Setup Parameters: Not found

DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes

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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.

Display Tab 1: No problems found.

Sound Tab 1: No problems found.

Music Tab: No problems found.

Input Tab: No problems found.

Network Tab: No problems found.

DxDiag.txt

[EtherealN]

That graphics card is also a problem, unfortunately. :(

[Falcon127]

Thanks for the Help :) Time 4 a new computer anyway I will get much better Game Play.

 

Thanks again EtherealN

[EtherealN]

I'm in absolute awe at someone having kept a computer alive for that long. The longest I've ever gone without replacing a machine is ~2 years. :P

[Kuky]

Some people use their PC for WS word and checking internet only :D I have one guy at work like that... his PC was about 8 years old... and funny thing is recently he got a new one, and even the new one is pretty shitty :D