Windows 7 - 64 bit edition

I have searched a bit online, but not found much in terms of expected requirements for the 64 bit editions of W7.

Does anyone have more information as to what hardware requirements we can expect?

And generally speaking, which components (other than the OS), actually are 32 vs 64 bit flavors?

Thanks,
KGG

I'm beta testing x64 at the moment. It is broadly the same as Vista x64 as far as system requirements. It's currently using 20GB of disk space, though there are Restore points and the Pagefile to include in that.

Microsoft.com > How to install the Windows 7 Beta
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...tructions.aspx

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Getting ready to install the Beta
What you'll need

• A blank DVD
  
  
• A PC with a DVD burner
  
  
• A test PC for the Windows 7 Beta that meets these minimum hardware recommendations (specific to the Beta and subject to change in the final version of Windows 7). Please do not use a PC you rely on for your work or daily use:
  
  
  
  • 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
    
    
  • 1 GB of system memory
    
    
  • 16 GB of available disk space
    
    
  • Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB memory (in order to enable Aero theme)
    
    
  • DVD-R/W Drive
    
    
  • Internet access (to download the Beta and get updates)

Please note: Some product features of Windows 7, such as the ability to watch and record live TV or navigate through the use of "touch," might require advanced or additional hardware.

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