does 64 bit windows 7 increases the dedicated video ram

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ajay dangade

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Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.130318-1532)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
System Model: RV411/RV511/E3511/S3511/RV711
BIOS: Phoenix SecureCore(tm) NB Version 03PA.M001.20110312.XW
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 380 @ 2.53GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.5GHz
Memory: 6144MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3508MB RAM
Page File: 2057MB used, 4957MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11

DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0046&SUBSYS_C581144D&REV_02
Display Memory: 1562 MB
Dedicated Memory: 64 MB
Shared Memory: 1498 MB
Current Mode: 1366 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: unknown
Monitor Id:
Native Mode: unknown
Output Type: Unknown
Driver Name: igdumdx32.dll,igd10umd32.dll
Driver File Version: 8.15.0010.2993 (English)
Driver Version: 8.15.10.2993
DDI Version: 10
 
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Whether you use a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows will have no effect on the amount of memory dedicated to the on-board video. You can modify the amount of memory dedicated for video in your BIOS, but only up to the limit the laptop is designed to support.

You really need to consider upgrading to a system with a dedicated (not integrated) GPU. I don't recommend trying to use one of the kludged external GPU configs that many have used. Really not worth the cost/effort in my opinion, even if you can get to work with your current rig.
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I don't think so. It should only be taking like 300 mb of memory regardless with Aero turned on. All the 64 bit would allow is for your Operating system to utilize more than 4 gigs of ram.
 
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64-bit would just increase the capacity of the amount of RAM your operating system can handle. 32-bit's maximum RAM capacity that can be used, even if you have 32GB installed for instance, is 4GB. However, if you are using less than 4GB of RAM, and have no intention of upgrading beyond 4GB, the best choice would be the 32-bit, because of more driver support. Aero uses about 128MB of VRAM off of your graphics card, and 1GB of memory as well to run when using Windows Vista, 7, or 8.
 
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Whether you use a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows will have no effect on the amount of memory dedicated to the on-board video. You can modify the amount of memory dedicated for video in your BIOS, but only up to the limit the laptop is designed to support.

You really need to consider upgrading to a system with a dedicated (not integrated) GPU. I don't recommend trying to use one of the kludged external GPU configs that many have used. Really not worth the cost/effort in my opinion, even if you can get to work with your current rig.
 
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