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Upgrade to Windows 8.1
Hello,
I am thinking of upgrading to Windows 8.1, and I have 2 questions:
First, here are my specs:
Processor: Intel Atom, dual core, 1.66GHz
RAM: 1GB
OS: Windows 7 Starter
Question 1:
Can I stick a Windows 8.1 64-bit upgrade disc into my 32-bit operating system, run the setup exe, and upgrade to Windows 8.1 while keeping all of my programs, files and settings, or would I have to use the 32-bit disc?
Question 2:
Is Windows 8.1 supposed to be lighter than Windows 7, and the 64-bit architecture being faster too? If I have a 20-second boot time and 30-second shutdown time with Windows 7 Starter and a 32-bit operating system, would that be faster or slower with Windows 8.1 and a 64-bit operating system?
Thanks.