Windows 7: Downgrade from 64 bit to 32bit?

adgower · 16 Nov 2009

is this possible? I downloaded the 64bit from the .edu email address thing, but I want 32bit...

Thanks!

TheTeZ · 16 Nov 2009

you will have to do a new install. Just download the 32 bit, the key works for both 64 or 32 bit versions.

adgower · 16 Nov 2009

Where do I dl 32 bit?

EDIT: LEGAL?!

KazeNoKoe23 · 16 Nov 2009

Quote: Originally Posted by adgower

Where do I dl 32 bit?

EDIT: LEGAL?!

Downloading Windows is kind of a gray area. Personally I don't think there's anything wrong with downloading Windows from any location if you already have a legitimate serial that you bought and paid for.

adgower · 16 Nov 2009

if i download this http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

and then enter in my key for windows pro... will this update to windows 7 pro? 32bit?

TheTeZ · 16 Nov 2009

i agree, but you can Probably download it where ever you dl'd the x64... if not you can find it online.... torrents maybe? i mean you have the serial key..... you should be able too.

TheTeZ · 16 Nov 2009

i have no idea... but its possible, i mean if you want to buy it, theirs probably an upgrade option... but not sure

Dubya · 17 Nov 2009

If you have a legit product key, contact Microsoft. They'll be able to help you.

chrysalis · 17 Nov 2009

torrents is a way but make sure its a clean image not some modded one.

I am surprised microsoft dont offer download links as there is probably a lot of people who may want to do clean reinstalls but have no media, typically oem users.

adgower · 18 Nov 2009

well I'm just gonna stick with 64 bit now

and yes I have a legit product key.

Windows 7: Downgrade from 64 bit to 32bit?

Downgrade from 64 bit to 32bit? problems?