Hi Doug,

Butch was looking at a system at a store and the box didn't indicate 32 or64 
bit.

He is wanting 32 bit Win 7.

d e Howard T., W A 9 Y B W

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Doug Payne" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 5:35 PM
Subject: Re: Has anyone had problems installing N3FJP logging software on 
Windows 7 computer?


> HI Butch,
>
> There are several ways to determine whether you are using a 32- or 64-bit
> system on Windows 7. I think the easiest method is to run the system
> Information applet.
>
> 1. Press Ctrl+Escape. The search edit field appears.
> 2. Enter "system Information", then press ENTER. The system Information
> window appears.
> 3. the application window is divided into two panes;the left pane contains 
> a
> tree view containing numerous categories, the right pane contains the
> attributes for a specific category. Use the up and down arrow keys to
> highlight the "System Summary" node. Press TAB to move focus to the
> attribues pane.
> 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the "System Type" 
> attribute.
> this should indicate whether you are using a 32-bit or 64-bit system.  On 
> my
> laptop, for example, the attribute contains "x64-based PC".
>
> --Doug, AC7T
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Butch Bussen
> Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 2:33 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Has anyone had problems installing N3FJP logging software on
> Windows 7 computer?
>
> I have been thinking about picking up a cheap seven machine just to learn
> about it.  I saw an e-machine at Wally world the other day and was empted,
> but it didn't say whether or not it was 32 or 64 bit.  Any way to tell?  I
> really want 32 for compatibility with some of my older stuff so that is 
> what
> I'm looking for.  Also, this was home, and I'd really seven pro.  I don't
> want to open up the old argument about 64 bit being the future and so 
> forth,
> I know what I want and why.  Just wondering if anyone knows of something 
> out
> there not to expensive.  This e-machine was $300 and they had one with 20
> inch monitor for $400.  Just looking.
> 73
> Butch
> WA0VJR
> Node 3148
> Wallace, ks.