problem with windows 7 and dual boot


  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 7
       #1

    problem with windows 7 and dual boot


    Hi I had Windows 7 on Drive C orignally 32 bit When I bought this computer but then I isntalled 64 bit on Drive D

    But now i don't want the 32 Bit and its always asking me if i want to boot to Either.
    I want to completly Get red of the 32 Bit Not just Hide it.

    I Tried to format it from Drive C but its not allowing me saying i don't have the premission.

    Is their a way to completly format drive C so I can Install 64 bit version on C and format D?

    i want to only run 1 windows and other system files removed from every where.
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  2. Posts : 3
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #2

    or is their any way i can format the whole computer drives and start all over?
    maybe through bios?
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  3. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #3

    If you have a 64 bit DVD, just install as a clean install and choose format under advanced options.

    EDIT You must boot from the DVD
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  4. Posts : 3
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #4

    i have the DVD
    Thought it takes too long to Start the Setup Through bootable CD
    I used last time setup through Windows and CD but not Booting through CD
    So pherhaps i will do a bootable like you told me

    is it normal that it takes too long to install while bootable?
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  5. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #5

    ccool said:
    i have the DVD
    Thought it takes too long to Start the Setup Through bootable CD
    I used last time setup through Windows and CD but not Booting through CD
    So pherhaps i will do a bootable like you told me

    is it normal that it takes too long to install while bootable?
    I did mine with the DVD, beginning to end 35 minutes. The problem is putting all the programs back. Make sure to use windows easy transfer. Everything is transferred except programs; desktop favorites mail cookies etc.
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  6.    #6

    If you want to remove the 32 bit and recover that space into your 64 bit installation, please post back a screenshot of full Disk Management map, using Snipping tool in Start Menu, attaching file using paper clip in reply box.
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