Can I use 64-bit without paying for another license?

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  1. Posts : 45
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
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    Can I use 64-bit without paying for another license?


    Hello all,

    Back in October, I attended "The New Efficiency" event in Baltimore, MD. At the event, Microsoft gave attendees free copies of Windows 7. I'd like to use 64-bit on the system that this copy is installed on. Does anyone know if I can get 64-bit media for this key or is it going to be a 32-bit only license?

    I don't mind paying for a new 64-bit license, but I just want to check out my options before I go spending money.
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  2. Posts : 6,885
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Mint 9
       #2

    You should be able to. Just download or borrow a x64 bit disk and use your key.

    ~Lordbob
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  3. Posts : 45
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
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       #3

    I'll give it a try!
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  4. Posts : 1,403
    Win 7 Ultimate 32bit
       #4

    It all depends I think, it never hurts to try of course, but I think if it is OEM, then no, if it is retail, maybe.
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  5. Posts : 300
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64/x86 Windows 7 Pro x64/x86 Windows 7 Home Premium x64/x86
       #5

    You can do it. You just need a x64 disk.

    You will have to do a clean install. So be ready to reinstall all your applications.

    In other words.

    Don't forget to backup all your important data first.
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  6. Posts : 45
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    Oh, I'm not worried about the clean install. I do that every 2-3 months anyways. I've got that down to a science. Wipe, clean install, restore in about an hour.

    I have both x64 and x86 in OEM flavors. I'll try that. I don't have a retail disc though...
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  7. Posts : 300
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    Dosent matter whether its a retail disk or OEM your key will fix everything.
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  8. Posts : 45
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    joel406 said:
    Dosent matter whether its a retail disk or OEM your key will fix everything.
    Really!? That's good news! Different from Vista then...
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  9. Posts : 300
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    Vista was the same way.

    I use OEM keys with retail disk and visa versa all the time. Same with XP.
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  10. Posts : 45
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
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    joel406 said:
    Vista was the same way.

    I use OEM keys with retail disk and visa versa all the time. Same with XP.
    I'm pretty sure I tried that a couple years back and it didn't work. Clean install too. Ended up buying another license.
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