Windows 7 Upgrading From 32 bit to 64 bit


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    Windows 7 Professional 32 bit
       #1

    Windows 7 Upgrading From 32 bit to 64 bit


    Already installed Windows 7 Professional 32 bit via valid MSDN account. I now want to go to 64 bit as 32 bit version cannot address all of installed 6gb RAM.

    My question is did my original MSDN download include both 32 bit and 64 bit versions and therefore I can 'reinstall' from that iso or do I have to download specific 64 bit version and use the same key ?

    Thanks for anticipated help

    Trev
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  2. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #2

    do I have to download specific 64 bit version and use the same key ?
    Yes, you need to download the 64 bit version.
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  3. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Professional 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    theog said:
    do I have to download specific 64 bit version and use the same key ?
    Yes, you need to download the 64 bit version.
    Blimey such a quick response ...thanks !
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  4. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Professional 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Oops forget to clarify...will i need a new key as well or can I use the key that I use for the 32 bit version ?
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  5. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #5

    The same key.
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  6. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Professional 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Ta....
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  7. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #7

    Installing a 64 Bit OS does not guarentee you will use anymore ram than you use now. It`s all about what your motherboard will support. Do some research on your board before you switch.
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