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Installing 64 Bit over 32 Bit - Product Key and Hardware
I recently bought a refurbished pc with 32 Bit windows 7 professional on it. The computer has 4 GB of RAM but not all of it is useable with the 32 Bit version. I am thinking of re-installing with the 64 Bit version. I have the install disks that came with the pc with both versions. They said that I can use my same product key for either one. Here are my questions.
Is it worth it to install the 64 Bit version?
When I enter my product key, will Microsoft accept it even though I already used it to register my 32 bit version? The COA is specifically for refurbished pc's and is similar to an OEM license in that it can only be used on this machine.
I've heard that it can be harder to install the 64 Bit version because of older drivers. Is this true?
Thanks for your help!