Windows 7: Installation of Windows 7 Home Premium

goose4 · 03 Oct 2010

I bought Windows 7 Home Premium from a Retail store. I got two disks in it. One is of 32 bit version and one is of 64 bit version. Can i install only one of them or I can install only one? Please let me knows guYz.

gregrocker · 03 Oct 2010

You can install only one at a time.

If you have a 64 bit processor and more than 4gb of RAM then try 64 bit first. Drivers are a little bit harder to find with 64 bit, although most drivers will be in the installer or quickly updated via optional Windows Updates.

Don't activate it until you're sure you want to keep 64 bit and not change to 32 bit.

goose4 · 03 Oct 2010

I have 4 GB 800 MHz RAM

gregrocker · 03 Oct 2010

It's up to you. I would myself run 32 bit unless I was going to increase RAM. It's easier, too.

I would run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to see what it says about your hardware/software. Free Download PC Upgrade Advisor Windows 7 Hardware Programs Issues

goose4 · 03 Oct 2010

TY gregrocker

brianzion · 03 Oct 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by goose4

I bought Windows 7 Home Premium from a Retail store. I got two disks in it. One is of 32 bit version and one is of 64 bit version. Can i install only one of them or I can install only one? Please let me knows guYz.

check what your system is 64BIT or 32BIT then install relevant disk 32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions

Bare Foot Kid · 03 Oct 2010

Hello goose4, welcome to Seven Forums!

You have up to 120 days to decide which version to use before you activate the installation, have a look at this tutorial at the link below.

You can use the activation key to activate only 1 (32-bit or 64-bit) at a time.

Be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.

Activation Trial Period - Extend Up to 120 Days

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