Windows 7 - putting 64bit on older 32bit laptop for Fusion 360 ?| Off-Topic Discussion forum |

californiamilleghia HalfDork
3/7/19 4:36 p.m.

Hi , I want to learn Fusion 360 and it needs to run on 64bit,

I have a couple old netbooks that are 32 bit Windows 7, can I just install the 64 bit version or does it need 64bit hardware too..

And to anyone running Fusion 360 , how much memory does it really need to not freeze up ,

I will just be doing simple things to start , if I get the hang of it I can get a better laptop.

Thanks for your advise

BoxheadTim GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/7/19 4:56 p.m.

You'll need 64 bit hardware to run a 64 bit OS. Other way around works (32 bit OS on 64 bit hardware), but not in this particular direction.

Stefan GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/7/19 5:40 p.m.

You need more memory too. At least 4GB, preferably 8GB or more.

I wouldn't run it on a Netbook.

Windows 7 - putting 64bit on older 32bit laptop for Fusion 360 ?