Hi
My pc runs the 32 bit version of Win 7. It's a full retail version bought from Amazon. I am about to build a new pc (first time !) and want to use the 64 bit version.
Can I just install the 64 bit version and use my current lic key ? The pc with the 32 bit version will at that point cease to exist. Does MS accept this? Will I need to contact them?
Yes, you can, but you must clean the old pc first.
SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
Make sure you backup your DATA.
Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers
Restore Backup User and System Files
Clean Install Windows 7
The new install will be onto a new ssd drive. Does that make any difference ?
NO.
Take a look at this Tutorial:
SSD - Install and Transfer the Operating System
SSD Tweaks and Optimizations in Windows 7
SSD Alignment
SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
If the 64 bit version is going onto my new pc why do I need to "clean " the drives on the old pc?
These drives will be installed into the new pc once the 64 bit win 7 is up and running on my new ssd. They will only be used for data.
If you do not clean the old HD with 32bit install to, you have a Dual 32bit & 64bit.
Therfore two lic key's will be need, one for 32bit install & one for 64bit install.
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